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Styris to play 2nd ODI

New Zealand have made two changes to their line-up for the second one-day international against South Africa in Cape Town.

Allrounder Scott Styris has overcome his hamstring problem and replaces batsman Hamish Marshall.

James Franklin comes in the playing twelve for rookie spinner Jeetan Patel.

Jacob Oram will again play solely as a batsman after injuring his groin in game one.

South Africa are unchanged.

New Zealand (from): Stephen Fleming (c), Nathan Astle, Lou Vincent, Craig McMillan, Scott Styris, Jacob Oram, Brendon McCullum (wk), Daniel Vettori, Andre Adams, Kyle Mills, Shane Bond, James Franklin.

South Africa (likely): Graeme Smith (c), Boeta Dippenaar, Jacques Kallis, Herschelle Gibbs, Ashwell Prince, Mark Boucher, Justin Kemp, Shaun Pollock, Charl Langeveldt, Nicky Boje, Andre Nel, Makhaya Ntini.

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