When And Where To Watch In India, New Zealand, South Africa And UK?

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Even if the T20 World Cup 2028 is more than two years away and the series between New Zealand and South Africa carrying lower context, there is everything to play for in the climax. With one final T20I to go in the five-game T20I series, the series is locked at 2-2 and one can expect plenty of fans to turn up at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

South Africa raised their game under pressure in a series-levelling 19-run win in the fourth T20I contested against New Zealand at the Sky Stadium in Wellington. Connor Esterhuizen has thrown his hand up to be in the Proteas’ squad for their next T20 World Cup, crafting an innings of 57 and scoring at a great tempo, reflecting in a strike rate of 158.33. It gave the tourists just enough runs to defend as Gerald Coetzee (3 wickets), Otteneil Baartman, Prenelan Subrayen and Keshav Maharaj (2 wickets each) performed exceptionally well to fashion a win.

Even an understrength New Zealand side have ran their bogey opponents in the Proteas quite close in this five-game series. The home side had the opportunity to wrap up the series in Christchurch but were below their best with the bat, unlike in the 3rd and 4th T20Is. The Kiwis will especially need Bevon Jacobs to bring in the goods, given the 23-year-old has the reputation of hitting sixes at will. Jacobs has notably played three games in the series but managed only 13 runs in the two innings he batted.

NZ vs SA, 5th T20I, Live streaming details

When and where to watch NZ vs SA 5th T20I in India?

Fans in India can catch the action on their television screens on the Sony Sports Network. The live streaming shall be available on FanCode and the SonyLIV app and website.

Where to watch NZ vs SA 5th T20I in New Zealand?

The match in New Zealand begins on 7:30 PM. Fans in New Zealand can watch on TVNZ+, TVNZ 1, and Sport Nation on TV. It will be available on live streaming on Alternative Commentary Collective.

Where to watch NZ vs SA 5th T20I in South Africa?

Fans staying in South Africa can watch the match on the SuperSport and SuperSport Grandstand Channel 201.

Where to watch NZ vs SA 5th T20I in UK?

Fans in the United Kingdom can watch the game TNT Sports.