Delhi: The fifth match of the five-match T20 series was played between New Zealand and South Africa (NZ vs SA) today at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. In this decisive match, South Africa defeated New Zealand by 33 runs and won the series 3-2. Playing first, the South African team had scored 187 runs at the loss of 4 wickets. In reply, the New Zealand team could score only 154 runs after playing the entire over, losing 8 wickets.
Connor Esterhuizen played a tremendous innings
Connor Esterhuizen helped South Africa reach the score of 187.Connor Esterhuizen) had the biggest contribution. Batting in a stormy style, he scored 75 runs in 33 balls, which included 5 fours and 6 skyscraper sixes.
During this period, Esterhuizen’s strike rate remained above 200. Before them, Wiaan Mulder and Rubin Harman had also given good news about New Zealand’s bowlers. Mulder played an innings of 31 runs after facing 29 balls.
Whereas, Harman was successful in contributing 39 runs. In the last overs, Diane Forrester managed to score 21 unbeaten runs in 13 balls. With the help of these innings, South Africa scored 187/4.
New Zealand’s innings account
The start of the New Zealand team was not good. The team suffered its first setback on the score of 11. However, after this there was an important partnership of 35 runs between Tim Robinson and Dan Cleaver. Otniel Bartman was successful in breaking this pair.
Within some time, the team lost two more wickets in quick succession, of which the South African team managed to take advantage. Bevan Jacobs (36) and captain James Neesham (24) tried to stay at the crease and make the team win the match, but both failed. In the end, after playing the entire over, the team reached 154 runs at the loss of 8 wickets and lost the match by 33 runs.
Esterhuizen became Player of the Match and Player of the Series
The player of the match of this match was Connor Esterhuizen. At the same time, the title of Man of the Series was also handed over to him. Esterhuizen scored 200 runs in 5 matches. During this period, two half-centuries came from his bat.
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