Maharaj loses bet to batting hero Esterhuizen as Proteas showcase depth in NZ series win | News24
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“Maharaj loses bet to batting hero Esterhuizen as Proteas showcase depth in NZ series win”
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Multiple web search results report the specific narrative: Maharaj losing a bet to Esterhuizen following South Africa's series win in New Zealand. Two distinct web search results mention this specific interaction, confirming the claim across different reports.
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— The South Africa cricket team toured New Zealand in March 2026 to play the New Zealand cricket team. The tour consisted of five Twenty20 International (T20I) matches. In June 2025, the New Zealand Cri…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_cricket_team_in_…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_cricket_team_in_…
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— Esterhuizen powers South Africa to series win over New Zealand. 9 hours ago. Save for later.Maharaj loses bet to batting hero Esterhuizen as Proteas showcase depth in NZ series win.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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— Connor Esterhuizen was given a bat by captain Keshav Maharaj after the SA team beat New Zealand in their T20 International series.The under-strength SA team stood up, securing a 3-2 win over New Zeala…
https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/cricket/connor-esterhuizen-p…
https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/cricket/connor-esterhuizen-p…
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