Black Caps fans will be able to watch the two remaining one day matches against South Africa online for free after Sky TV failed to reach a broadcast deal.

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Sky Television was criticised for failing to screen the first one day game in the series earlier this week, reportedly saying Cricket South Africa set too steep a price for the Black Caps' games.

But in a statement released this evening, Cricket South Africa (CSA) chief executive Haroon Lorgat said media reports "failed to accurately report the state of affairs".

CSA has now announced that it will stream the games online live, and it will be free of charge to fans living in New Zealand only.

The live streaming will be hosted on CSA's website: www.cricket.co.za

Mr Lorgat said he was "truly delighted" to offer the games.

"With New Zealand cricket fans top of our minds, we were determined to provide them with live action of two top teams and this will now happen through live web streaming.

"There will be no commercial gain for us streaming live but at the same time it presents us with an exciting opportunity to enter the world of live streaming of our events for the very first time."