Here is the timeline of key moments & scorecard of the fifth T20 international between New Zealand national cricket team vs South Africa national cricket team timeline scorecard held at Hagley Oval, Christchurch on Match 25.
South Africa beat New Zealand comfortably by 33 runs and level the series 3-2.
New Zealand national cricket team vs South Africa national cricket team timeline fifth T20I Christchurch March 2026
New Zealand win the toss and elect to bowl first.
South Africa lose Tony de Zorzi early.
Wiaan Mulder and Rubin Hermann make handy contributions.
Connor Esterhuizen scores a quickfire 75 (33)
A late flourish from Dian Forrester towards the end, takes Proteas to 187/4 in their 20 overs.
The hosts slump to 69/4 ,before Bevon Jacobs and James Neesham rescue them with 52 run stand.
Pacers Gerald Coetzee, Wiaan Mulder and Ottneil Baartman pick 6 wickets between them and restrict New Zealand to 154/8 in their 20 overs.
South Africa won by 33 runs.
Player of the match & series- Connor Esterhuizen
