New Zealand v South Africa, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 5th T20I, South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026

South Africa tour of New Zealand 5th T20I: New Zealand v South Africa at Christchurch, March 25, 2026
New Zealand
NZ
154/8 (20)
South Africa
SA
187/4 (20)
Finished
SA won by 33 runs
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Kyle Jamieson4400100.00
Zakary Foulkes4210200.00
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Wiaan Mulder302829.33
Gerald Coetzee402125.25
Current Partnership: 5 run (0.5 ov) | Last Wicket: Jimmy Neesham 24 (24) | Fall of Wicket: 149/8 (19.1 ov)
CRR: 7.70 | Last Ten Overs: 89/5 8.75
Recent: 1·112W4W11W2111421

Commentary

End of over 20 (5 runs)
Kyle Jamieson 4 (4)
Zakary Foulkes 4 (2)
New Zealand 154/8
Wiaan Mulder 3-0-28-2
Gerald Coetzee 4-0-21-2
1
19.6
Wiaan Mulder to Kyle Jamieson, 1 run, Wiaan Mulder delivers at yorker, Kyle Jamieson hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
0
19.5
Wiaan Mulder to Kyle Jamieson, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, and Kyle Jamieson hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
1lb
19.4
Wiaan Mulder to Zakary Foulkes, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, Zakary Foulkes goes forward, aims to play flick shot, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.
1
19.3
Wiaan Mulder to Kyle Jamieson, 1 run, Wiaan Mulder delivers fast ball at good length, Kyle Jamieson hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long on for 1 run.
2
19.2
Wiaan Mulder to Kyle Jamieson, 2 runs, Wiaan Mulder delivers fast ball at good length, Kyle Jamieson hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Kyle Jamieson to just 2 runs.
w
19.1
Jimmy Neesham c C Esterhuizen b PWA Mulder 24 (24) Wiaan Mulder to Jimmy Neesham, no run, c C Esterhuizen b PWA Mulder, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, Jimmy Neesham hangs in the crease, strikes the ball hard, edged!! and sails to Connor Esterhuizen, who makes no mistake in taking a clean catch, batter has to depart.
End of over 19 (8 runs)
Zakary Foulkes 4 (1)
Jimmy Neesham 24 (23)
New Zealand 149/7
Gerald Coetzee 4-0-21-2
Ottniel Baartman 4-0-33-2
4
18.6
Gerald Coetzee to Zakary Foulkes, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Zakary Foulkes hangs in the crease, it to the deep fine leg, races away and finds the boundary.
w
18.5
Cole McConchie c PWA Mulder b G Coetzee 1 (2) Gerald Coetzee to Cole McConchie, no run, c PWA Mulder b G Coetzee, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by Cole McConchie as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards long on, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Wiaan Mulder for a soft dismissal.
1
18.4
Gerald Coetzee to Jimmy Neesham, 1 run, Gerald Coetzee delivers fast ball at fulltoss, Jimmy Neesham hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the mid off, limits Jimmy Neesham to just 1 run.
1
18.3
Gerald Coetzee to Cole McConchie, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Cole McConchie goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
w
18.2
Josh Clarkson c T de Zorzi b G Coetzee 13 (10) Gerald Coetzee to Josh Clarkson, no run, c T de Zorzi b G Coetzee, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Josh Clarkson hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting flick shot towards short cover, edged!! and flies straight to Tony De Zorzi, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Josh Clarkson.
2
18.1
Gerald Coetzee to Josh Clarkson, 2 runs, Josh Clarkson goes forward and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 18 (14 runs)
Josh Clarkson 11 (8)
Jimmy Neesham 23 (22)
New Zealand 141/5
Ottniel Baartman 4-0-33-2
Gerald Coetzee 3-0-13-0
1
17.6
Ottniel Baartman to Josh Clarkson, 1 run, Ottniel Baartman delivers fast ball at good length, Josh Clarkson hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Josh Clarkson to just 1 run.
1lb
17.5
Ottniel Baartman to Jimmy Neesham, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Jimmy Neesham hangs in the crease, aims to play pull, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.
1wd
17.5
Ottniel Baartman to Jimmy Neesham, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Jimmy Neesham with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
4
17.4
Ottniel Baartman to Jimmy Neesham, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jimmy Neesham elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to long off region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
2
17.3
Ottniel Baartman to Jimmy Neesham, 2 runs, Ottniel Baartman delivers fast ball at back of length, Jimmy Neesham hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
1
17.2
Ottniel Baartman to Josh Clarkson, 1 run, Ottniel Baartman delivers fast ball at yorker, Josh Clarkson hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at slip for 1 run.
4
17.1
Ottniel Baartman to Josh Clarkson, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Josh Clarkson hangs in the crease, it to the long on, races away and finds the boundary.
End of over 17 (2 runs)
Jimmy Neesham 17 (19)
Josh Clarkson 5 (5)
New Zealand 127/5
Gerald Coetzee 3-0-13-0
Ottniel Baartman 3-0-20-2
0
16.6
Gerald Coetzee to Jimmy Neesham, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, and Jimmy Neesham hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0
16.5
Gerald Coetzee to Jimmy Neesham, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Jimmy Neesham goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1
16.4
Gerald Coetzee to Josh Clarkson, 1 run, Josh Clarkson hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
0
16.3
Gerald Coetzee to Josh Clarkson, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Gerald Coetzee sends down a sharp delivery, Josh Clarkson goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
0
16.2
Gerald Coetzee to Josh Clarkson, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Josh Clarkson hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
1
16.1
Gerald Coetzee to Jimmy Neesham, 1 run, Gerald Coetzee delivers fast ball at good length, Jimmy Neesham hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the point, limits Jimmy Neesham to just 1 run.
End of over 16 (9 runs)
Josh Clarkson 4 (2)
Jimmy Neesham 16 (16)
New Zealand 125/5
Ottniel Baartman 3-0-20-2
Keshav Maharaj 3-0-35-1
4
15.6
Ottniel Baartman to Josh Clarkson, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Josh Clarkson hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.