South Africa secured a 3-2 series win over New Zealand, winning the series decider, theย NZ vs SA 5thย T20I 2026 at Hagley Oval byย 33 runs.ย Batting first, the visitors reached 187/4, spearheaded by Connor Esterhuizenโ€™s fluent 75. His innings provided the foundation for a challenging total on a surface offering early assistance to bowlers.ย New Zealand wereย restricted to 154/8 in reply, with Bevon Jacobs top-scoring 36. South Africaโ€™s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, stifling the hostsโ€™ run rateย with Gerald Coetzee, Wiaan Mulder, and Ottneil Baartman taking two wickets each,ย as othersย took regular wickets to prevent any significant partnerships from developing.ย Nick Kelly Takes Spectacular One-Handed Catch To Dismiss Rubin Hermann in NZ vs SA 5th T20I 2026 (Watch Video).

South Africa Clinch Series 3-2

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