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Home  »  Cricket  »  South Africa in New Zealand 2026  »  4th T20I Full Commentary

South Africa vs New Zealand 2026 4th T20I Full Commentary

Result · Mar 22 2026, Sun - 11:45 AM (IST)
4th T20I, - Hnry Stadium
SOUTH AFRICA
164/5
NEW ZEALAND
145
South Africa won by 19 runs
CRR:7.7
Player Of The Match
  • 18.5
    Kyle Jamieson c Ottniel Baartman b Gerald Coetzee 13 (9)

    OUT! Caught. Gerald Coetzee to Kyle Jamieson. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to square leg, caught by Baartman. South Africa wrap up a 19-run victory to level the series at 2-2 and set up a decider in Chirstchurch. They delivered an exceptional bowling performance, consistently keeping the batters on the back foot and taking regular wickets, their discipline and execution proved to be decisive in this match. Tim Robinson gave a strong start in the power play, scoring a quick 32, but his dismissal proved to be a turning point as the rest of the hosts batters failed to make a major contribution, New Zealand's middle and lower order crumbling under pressure. Connor Esterhuizen is the Player of the Match.

  • 18.4

    Gerald Coetzee to Ben Sears. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Hermann.

  • 18.3

    Gerald Coetzee to Ben Sears. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, missed for no runs, fielded by Esterhuizen.

  • 18.2

    Gerald Coetzee to Kyle Jamieson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control to long off for 3 runs, run save by Maharaj, fielded by Mulder.

  • 18.1

    Gerald Coetzee to Kyle Jamieson. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep cover for 2 runs, run save by Subrayen, fielded by Forrester.

  • 17.6

    Ottniel Baartman to Kyle Jamieson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Smith.

  • 17.5

    Ottniel Baartman to Kyle Jamieson. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to mid on for 2 runs, shy attempt by Forrester, fielded by Maharaj.

  • 17.4

    Ottniel Baartman to Ben Sears. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Hermann.

  • 17.3

    Ottniel Baartman to Ben Sears. Seaming away back of a length, wide outside off stump down the track Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Esterhuizen.

  • 17.2

    APPEAL! Ottniel Baartman to Ben Sears. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, hit pad to short leg for no runs, appeal made for L.B.W. South Africa retained the review.

  • 17.1

    Ottniel Baartman to Kyle Jamieson. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Hermann.

  • 16.6

    Gerald Coetzee to Ben Sears. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played to silly point for no runs.

  • 16.5

    Gerald Coetzee to Ben Sears. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, mis-timed to silly point for no runs, fielded by Smith.

  • 16.4

    Gerald Coetzee to Ben Sears. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to mid off for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.

  • 16.3
    Josh Clarkson c Connor Esterhuizen b Gerald Coetzee 10 (10)

    OUT! Caught. Gerald Coetzee to Josh Clarkson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to second slip, caught by Esterhuizen. Nine wickets down for New Zealand.

  • 16.2

    Gerald Coetzee to Josh Clarkson. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, Played to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Hermann.

  • 16.1

    Gerald Coetzee to Josh Clarkson. Length ball, off stump on the back foot working, Played to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by de Zorzi.

  • 15.6

    Keshav Maharaj to Josh Clarkson. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to fine leg for 3 runs, fielded by Baartman.

  • 15.6

    Wide Keshav Maharaj to Josh Clarkson. Stock ball yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Esterhuizen.

  • 15.5

    Keshav Maharaj to Kyle Jamieson. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Smith.

  • 15.4

    Keshav Maharaj to Kyle Jamieson. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot working, inside edge to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Subrayen.

  • 15.3

    Keshav Maharaj to Josh Clarkson. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump down the track cutting, Played to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Hermann.

  • 15.2

    Keshav Maharaj to Josh Clarkson. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to silly mid off for no runs.

  • 15.1

    Keshav Maharaj to Josh Clarkson. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump down the track driving, Played to point for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.

  • 14.6

    Ottniel Baartman to Josh Clarkson. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Maharaj.

  • 14.5

    Ottniel Baartman to Kyle Jamieson. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Mulder.

  • 14.4
    Zak Foulkes c Connor Esterhuizen b Ottniel Baartman 7 (5)

    OUT! Caught. Ottniel Baartman to Zak Foulkes. Back of a length, wide outside off stump moves in front pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to leg slip, caught by Esterhuizen. Another one for Baartman! Zak Foulkes walks back to the pavilion.

  • 14.4

    Wide Ottniel Baartman to Zak Foulkes. Short, outside off stump on the back foot hooking, missed for 1 run, fielded by Esterhuizen.

  • 14.3

    Ottniel Baartman to Zak Foulkes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.

  • 14.2

    SIX! Ottniel Baartman to Zak Foulkes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.

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