Esterhuizen, bowlers lead South Africa to 3-2 series win
Esterhuizen hit his second consecutive fifty before South Africa's bowlers ensured New Zealand never threatened in the chase
25/03Result
5th T20I (N), South Africa tour of New Zealand at Christchurch, Mar 25 2026
-
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
-
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
154/8 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
25/03Result
5th T20I (N), South Africa tour of New Zealand at Christchurch, Mar 25 2026
-
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
-
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
154/8 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Walter: Having Ben Sears fit to play an entire series is a win
NZ's head coach Rob Walter reflects on the takeaways from the five-match T20I series against SA
A bet, a bat, and a breakout: The making of Esterhuizen's dream debut series
Backed by his captain Maharaj, the 24-year old anchored SA's turnaround and emerged as the defining batter of the series
New Zealand bowl, both teams unchanged for decider
The series is locked in at 2-2 after South Africa won games one and four, and New Zealand won games two and three
Conrad: Whether it is fully-fledged international cricket, I think the jury is out
South Africa coach admits a series with understrength teams isn't ideal but highlighted the opportunities it has given fringe players
Preview
NZ, SA have all to play for as low-context series reaches high-stakes finale
The series is locked 2-2 heading into the decider in Christchurch