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Eden Park likes to produce a tight game. Six of New Zealand's last eight ODIs here can certainly lay claim to the tag of a nipper. On the eve of the decider against South Africa (these two have history at the ground) here's a rundown

There is a plan for Martin Guptill to challenge for a Test middle-order berth in the future, but he is priceless to New Zealand's one-day side, and that should remain his priority

New Zealand's diligent use of the review system played a significant role in them levelling the series against South Africa - a stark contrast to India's calls in Pune

Martin Guptill's 180* is now the highest percentage contribution in a successful run chase of 250 and above. But which of these was the best innings?

Stats highlights from a game in which Martin Guptill outbatted everyone else by some margin

Plays of the day from the fourth ODI between New Zealand and South Africa played at Hamilton's Seddon Park

The opener returns to the line-up after two hamstring injuries with the expectation that he can jolt New Zealand's top order into life

A left-arm spinner who could bat a bit? New Zealand know all about that genre of cricketer, and have a promising new face to fill the role these days

Plays of the day from the third ODI in Wellington where South Africa completed a big win against the hosts

AB de Villiers broke the record for being the fastest to reach 9000 runs in ODIs

Heinrich Klaasen has been rewarded for his patience with a maiden Test squad call-up, but he might have a while yet to wait to make his next step up

Tom Latham has not been among the runs since his last ODI century. Once Martin Guptill returns from injury, Latham could be struggling to keep his place in the side

Stats highlights from the second ODI between New Zealand and South Africa in Christchurch where Ross Taylor entered the 6000-run club

Plays of the day from the second ODI between New Zealand and South Africa at Christchurch

The legspinner hasn't had many opportunities for New Zealand this season, but understands his position and is learning to cope with the pressure

A rather rapid change of fortunes for Chris Morris, and New Zealand's slightly unusual choice of opening bowler make the plays of the day from Hamilton

Plays of the day from the one-off T20 between South Africa and New Zealand at Eden Park

With teams focusing on ODIs, given the upcoming Champions Trophy, and the next World T20 possibly three years away, there is a distinct lack of context to Friday's New Zealand-South Africa match

A background on Glenn Phillips, the 20-year-old Auckland wicketkeeper-batsman who has been named as Martin Guptill's replacement for the T20 against South Africa at Eden Park

Plenty has changed since South Africa exited World Cup 2015 in dramatic fashion, but the memories are fresh. The visitors will really want to go away a happier lot this time