New Zealand Humiliate South Africa 5-1! | Fleming, Papps & Oram Shine | ODI Series Recap 2004

In an unexpected turn of events, Stephen Fleming’s New Zealand thrashed South Africa 5–1 in a rain-hit, drama-filled ODI series in February–March 2004. From Michael Papps' heroic debut to Fleming’s captain’s ton, this series had it all.

🏏 Series Summary:

🏆 Result: New Zealand won the 6-match ODI series 5–1

📍 Venues: Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Dunedin, Napier

🌧️ 2 matches had to be replayed due to rain

✨ Key Performers: Stephen Fleming, Jacob Oram, Michael Papps, Chris Harris

📌 Match-by-Match Highlights:

✅ 1st ODI – Auckland:
Graeme Smith 72
SA won by 5 wickets

✅ 2nd ODI – Christchurch:
Fleming 108* led a strong chase
NZ won by 5 wickets

✅ 3rd ODI – Wellington:
Styris brilliance and late drama
NZ won by 5 runs (38-over match)

✅ 4th ODI – Dunedin (Replay):
Hamish Marshall 74
NZ chased down 259

✅ 5th ODI – Auckland (Replay):
Chris Harris 55, NZ edge by 2 runs (D/L)
NZ win nail-biter

✅ 6th ODI – Napier:

Michael Papps 92*
NZ won by 5 wickets

📍 Notable Facts:

🇿🇦 Only win came in the first match

🧤 Michael Papps made his ODI debut and starred in the final match

🎯 South Africa struggled with both rain interruptions and bowling consistency

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🔥 Jacob Oram & Vettori were key with the ball throughout

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