New Zealand v South Africa, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 5th T20I, Zimbabwe T20I Tri Series, 2025

Zimbabwe T20I Tri Series 5th T20I: New Zealand v South Africa at Harare, Yesterday
New Zealand
NZ
135/3 (15.5)
South Africa
SA
134/8 (20)
Finished
NZ won by 7 wickets
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Tim Seifert664862137.50
Daryl Mitchell201520133.33
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Kwena Maphaka2.501906.71
Gerald Coetzee3037012.33
Current Partnership: 51 run (5.4 ov) | Last Wicket: Mark Chapman 10 (9) | Fall of Wicket: 84/3 (10.1 ov)
CRR: 8.53 | Last Ten Overs: 80/2 7.50
Recent: 4111·1114411116·12

Commentary

4
15.5
Kwena Maphaka to Tim Seifert, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Tim Seifert hangs in the crease, hits sweep in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
15.4
Kwena Maphaka to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Daryl Mitchell goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
1wd
15.4
Kwena Maphaka to Daryl Mitchell, 1 wide, bouncer, short length, on the stumps, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Daryl Mitchell's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
1
15.3
Kwena Maphaka to Tim Seifert, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Tim Seifert goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
0
15.2
Kwena Maphaka to Tim Seifert, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kwena Maphaka bowls a sharp delivery, and Tim Seifert hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
1
15.1
Kwena Maphaka to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Daryl Mitchell hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 15 (13 runs)
Daryl Mitchell 18 (13)
Tim Seifert 61 (45)
New Zealand 127/3
Gerald Coetzee 3-0-37-0
Nqabayomzi Peter 2-0-20-0
1
14.6
Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Daryl Mitchell goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
1wd
14.6
Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, 1 wide, bouncer, short length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Daryl Mitchell's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
4
14.5
Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Daryl Mitchell goes forward, it to the long on, races away and finds the boundary.
4
14.4
Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Daryl Mitchell goes forward, plays ramp shot in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
14.3
Gerald Coetzee to Tim Seifert, 1 run, Tim Seifert goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
1
14.2
Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Daryl Mitchell goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
1
14.1
Gerald Coetzee to Tim Seifert, 1 run, Tim Seifert goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.
End of over 14 (11 runs)
Tim Seifert 59 (43)
Daryl Mitchell 8 (9)
New Zealand 114/3
Nqabayomzi Peter 2-0-20-0
Senuran Muthusamy 4-0-24-2
1
13.6
Nqabayomzi Peter to Tim Seifert, 1 run, Tim Seifert goes forward to take of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
6
13.5
Nqabayomzi Peter to Tim Seifert, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball, on the off stump, Tim Seifert goes forward, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to deep cover for a colossal Maximum!
0
13.4
Nqabayomzi Peter to Tim Seifert, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, Tim Seifert goes forward and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
13.3
Nqabayomzi Peter to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the stumps, Daryl Mitchell goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2
13.2
Nqabayomzi Peter to Daryl Mitchell, 2 runs, Daryl Mitchell goes forward to take of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
0
13.1
Nqabayomzi Peter to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Daryl Mitchell hangs in the crease, tucks cut toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
1wd
13.1
Nqabayomzi Peter to Daryl Mitchell, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Daryl Mitchell with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
End of over 13 (8 runs)
Tim Seifert 52 (40)
Daryl Mitchell 5 (6)
New Zealand 103/3
Senuran Muthusamy 4-0-24-2
George Linde 3-0-30-0
0
12.6
Senuran Muthusamy to Tim Seifert, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Tim Seifert goes forward and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
12.5
Senuran Muthusamy to Tim Seifert, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Tim Seifert goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
6
12.4
Senuran Muthusamy to Tim Seifert, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the stumps, Tim Seifert goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
0
12.3
Senuran Muthusamy to Tim Seifert, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Tim Seifert goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at square leg, who halts the ball.
1
12.2
Senuran Muthusamy to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Daryl Mitchell goes forward to take of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
12.1
Senuran Muthusamy to Tim Seifert, 1 run, Tim Seifert goes forward to take of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 12 (7 runs)
Tim Seifert 45 (35)
Daryl Mitchell 4 (5)
New Zealand 95/3
George Linde 3-0-30-0
Senuran Muthusamy 3-0-16-2
1
11.6
George Linde to Tim Seifert, 1 run, Tim Seifert goes forward to take of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.