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    NZ batter Latham ruled out of fifth T20I vs South Africa with thumb injury
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    NZ Batter Latham Ruled Out Of Fifth T20I Vs South Africa With Thumb Injury

    By IANS News March 24, 2026 • 13:08 PM View: 147
    South Africa: New Zealand batter Tom Latham has been ruled out of the fifth and final T20I against South Africa at the Hagley Oval on Wednesday with a thumb injury.

    Latham was struck on his left thumb by South African fast bowler Nqobani Mokoena during the third T20I at Eden Park on Friday. NZC said that scans revealed a minor fracture to the tip of his thumb, and he is expected to return to training in two-to-three weeks time."

    Tom Blundell, who came into the squad as top-order batting/wicketkeeper cover in the third T20I after Latham injured his finger, will remain with the squad as cover.

    TAGS South Africa Tom Latham Hagley Oval South African Nqobani Mokoena Eden Park Tom Blundell Black Caps James Neesham Ish Sodhi Bevon Jacobs Katene Clarke Bay Oval Lockie Ferguson
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