25/03Result
5th T20I (N), South Africa tour of New Zealand at Christchurch, Mar 25 2026
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![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
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
154/8 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Best performances - Bowlers
G Coetzee
- O4
- M0
- R21
- W2
- Eco5.25
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| 1W | ||||
- FTFULL TOSS
- YYORKER
- FFULL LENGTH
- GGOOD LENGTH
- SGSHORT OF GOOD LENGTH
- SSHORT LENGTH
PWA Mulder
- O3
- M0
- R28
- W2
- Eco9.33
| 1W | ||||
- FTFULL TOSS
- YYORKER
- FFULL LENGTH
- GGOOD LENGTH
- SGSHORT OF GOOD LENGTH
- SSHORT LENGTH
| 1W | ||||
Partnerships
South Africa - Innings
New Zealand - Innings
Manhattan
Run rate graph
Worm
Match Coverage
All Match NewsWalter: 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
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
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
