Amla Out Of Second ODI, Doubtful For Final Game

Amla Out Of Second ODI, Doubtful For Final Game

Hashim Amla was a late withdrawal from the second One-Day International between South Africa and New Zealand in Kimberley

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South African batsman Hashim Amla has been ruled out of the second One-Day International against New Zealand due to a right thigh strain.

His late withdrawal adds more pressure to an already understrength batting line-up due to the absence through suspension of captain AB de Villiers.

With South Africa 1-0 down in the series following New Zealand's dramatic one-wicket win in Paarl, Amla's absence will be keenly felt and he could yet miss the third and final game in Potchefstroom on Friday (25th January).

South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl in Kimberley - you can follow the match with updates here.

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"Hashim sustained the strain in his right quad during warm-ups yesterday afternoon but continued training without much hindrance," team manager Mohammad Moosajee said.

"He woke up this morning with a severely stiff quad muscle and has been withdrawn from the playing XI. We will only be able to make a call on his availability for the final game after more assessment in the next few days."

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