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Hamilton T20I: New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs has been ruled out of Tuesday's second T20I against South Africa at the Seddon Park due to a left knee injury, said New Zealand Cricket (NZC).

NZC added that Katene Clarke would join the Blackcaps squad as a cover for Jacobs. Clarke was initially going to join the New Zealand team for fourth and fifth T20I games alongside Dane Cleaver, Jayden Lennox and Tom Latham.

“Jacobs left the ground on Sunday night during the first T20I after falling on his left knee while fielding. Subsequent scans revealed bone bruising on the side of his knee. Further assessment is required to determine Jacobs’ return-to-play timeline,” added the NZC in a statement.