South Africa counterattacks after two consecutive defeats, equal series with New Zealand, decisive battle to be held in Christchurch

Wellington. South Africa has leveled the series 2-2 by defeating New Zealand by 19 runs in the fourth T20 played in Wellington. New Zealand, setting out to achieve the target of 165 runs, was limited to 145 runs only. New Zealand needed 165 runs to win this match and the series. The Kiwi team's batting faltered in front of the South African bowling and was reduced to 145 runs in 18.5 overs. Opener Tim Robinson played the highest innings of 32 runs. Dan Cleaver scored 26 runs. Apart from this, no batsman could survive.

For South Africa, Geralt Coetzee took 3 wickets, Ottenil Baartman, P Subrayan and Keshav Maharaj took 2 wickets each, and Viaan Mulder took 1 wicket. South Africa won the toss and batted first and scored 164 runs for 5 wickets. Wicketkeeper batsman Connor Esterhuizen played the highest innings of 57 runs. In this inning of 36 balls, Esterhuizen hit 3 sixes and 7 fours. Apart from this, Tony DeGeorge scored 23 runs, Rubin Hermann scored 28 runs, Diane Forrester scored 19 runs and Jason Smith scored 19 runs. For New Zealand, Kyle Jamieson took 2 wickets, Zakari Fox, Benjamin Sears and Kole Mokonchi took 1 wicket each.

The series is tied at 2-2. The fifth and decisive match will be played in Christchurch on 25 March. Let us tell you that along with the South African men's team, the women's team is also on a tour of New Zealand for a series of 5 T20 matches.

Women's team had to lose the series
South Africa women's team has lost the T20 series. New Zealand has taken an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series. The fifth and last match of the women's team will also be played on March 25 in Christchurch. Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is around the corner. That's why T20 is all the rage in the women's cricket team these days. Australia team is also on West Indies tour for T20 series.