South Africa vs New Zealand Score, 5th T20I of South Africa in New Zealand 2026

Wiaan Mulder to Kyle Jamieson. Half volley, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, Played to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Hermann. That's it! South Africa clinch the game by 33 runs, sealing the series 3-2. Bevon Jacobs top-scored with 36, while Tim Robinson and James Neesham played useful knocks to boost the total, but it wasn't enough to chase down the target. South Africa's bowlers were outstanding, maintaining control throughout. Gerald Coetzee, Wiaan Mulder, and Ottniel Baartman each picked up key wickets to keep New Zealand on the back foot. Connor Esterhuizen is deservedly named Player of the Match as well as the Player of the Series.

Wiaan Mulder to Kyle Jamieson. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Esterhuizen.

Wiaan Mulder to Zak Foulkes. Reverse Swing-In half volley, to leg on the front foot flick, hit pad to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Subrayen.

Wiaan Mulder to Kyle Jamieson. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Forrester.

Wiaan Mulder to Kyle Jamieson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Linde.

OUT! Caught. Wiaan Mulder to James Neesham. Half volley, wide down leg side on the front foot Slog, inside edge, caught by Esterhuizen. Nicked and gone! Good use of the review by South Africa.

FOUR! Gerald Coetzee to Zak Foulkes. Back of a length, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.

OUT! Caught. Gerald Coetzee to Cole McConchie. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Mulder. Mulder takes a comfortable catch.

Gerald Coetzee to James Neesham. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Maharaj.

Gerald Coetzee to Cole McConchie. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Played to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Forrester.

OUT! Caught. Gerald Coetzee to Josh Clarkson. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, wide outside off stump moves in front flick, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to cover, caught by de Zorzi. New Zealand are in deep trouble.

Gerald Coetzee to Josh Clarkson. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Played in the air under control to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Linde.

Ottniel Baartman to Josh Clarkson. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, Played in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Forrester.

Ottniel Baartman to James Neesham. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, down leg side on the back foot pulling, hit pad for 1 run, fielded by Esterhuizen.

Wide Ottniel Baartman to James Neesham. Half volley, wide down leg side on the front foot glancing, Missed (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Esterhuizen.

FOUR! Ottniel Baartman to James Neesham. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

Ottniel Baartman to James Neesham. Off cutter length ball, down leg side backing away cutting, Played to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Forrester.

Ottniel Baartman to Josh Clarkson. Yorker, off stump on the front foot Steer, Played to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Coetzee.

FOUR! Ottniel Baartman to Josh Clarkson. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed past long on for 4 runs.

Gerald Coetzee to James Neesham. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Esterhuizen.

Gerald Coetzee to James Neesham. Off cutter short, to leg on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to point for no runs, fielded by Subrayen.

Gerald Coetzee to Josh Clarkson. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track cutting, Played in the air under control to deep point for 1 run, fielded by de Zorzi.

Gerald Coetzee to Josh Clarkson. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Esterhuizen.

Gerald Coetzee to Josh Clarkson. Seaming away back of a length, wide outside off stump moves in front pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Esterhuizen.

Gerald Coetzee to James Neesham. Reverse Swing-Out back of a length, middle stump on the back foot Slog, inside edge to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Subrayen.

FOUR! Ottniel Baartman to Josh Clarkson. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.

Ottniel Baartman to Josh Clarkson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to backward point for no runs, fielded by Subrayen.

OUT! Caught. Ottniel Baartman to Bevon Jacobs. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Forrester. Another one bites the dust.

APPEAL! Ottniel Baartman to Bevon Jacobs. Reverse Swing-In half volley, to leg on the front foot working, hit pad to short leg for no runs, appeal made for L.B.W. Bevon Jacobs survives.

FOUR! Ottniel Baartman to Bevon Jacobs. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.