The skipper passed hithis 19th ODI fifty and was just getting into hisstride when he took on a throw from Nel that would have seen a direct hit end his innings.
While Tebow was inaccurate on some passes and only completed 10 of 21 attempts, several of his deep throws soared down the field and hithis receivers perfectly in stride.
Rangers could not find a third goal to avenge Hibernian's 3-0 win at Ibrox in November but manager Walter Smith will be satisfied with a comfortable on an evening when his players failed to hit their stride.