South Africa vs New Zealand: Connor Esterhuizen's 75 sets the target in a 33-run win
South Africa beat New Zealand by 33 runs. Connor Esterhuizen made 75 (33), Gerald Coetzee took 2 for 21.
South Africa beat New Zealand by 33 runs in the Match 5 of South Africa tour of New Zealand at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, Christchurch. South Africa made 187 for 4 in 20 overs; New Zealand replied with 154 for 8 in 20 overs. Connor Esterhuizen top-scored with 75 (33) at a strike rate of 227.3, and Gerald Coetzee returned 2 for 21.
How the innings unfolded
South Africa — 187 for 4 in 20 overs
Scored at 9.35 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 43 | 1 | 7.17 | 8 (7×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 89 | 2 | 8.90 | 9 (5×4, 4×6) |
| Death overs | 55 | 1 | 13.75 | 8 (3×4, 5×6) |
The largest stand was 61 for the 4th wicket between Dian Forrester and Connor Esterhuizen, from 27 balls (13.56 an over).
New Zealand — 154 for 8 in 20 overs
Scored at 7.70 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 46 | 2 | 7.67 | 4 (4×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 79 | 3 | 7.90 | 8 (5×4, 3×6) |
| Death overs | 29 | 3 | 7.25 | 3 (3×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 52 for the 5th wicket between James Neesham and Bevon Jacobs, from 32 balls (9.75 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Esterhuizen | South Africa | 75 | 33 | 227.3 | 5 | 6 |
| Rubin Hermann | South Africa | 39 | 31 | 125.8 | 4 | 1 |
| Bevon Jacobs | New Zealand | 36 | 19 | 189.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Wiaan Mulder | South Africa | 31 | 29 | 106.9 | 2 | 2 |
| Tim Robinson | New Zealand | 25 | 20 | 125.0 | 1 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Coetzee | South Africa | 4 | 2 for 21 | 5.25 | 0 |
| Wiaan Mulder | South Africa | 3 | 2 for 28 | 9.33 | 0 |
| Ottniel Baartman | South Africa | 4 | 2 for 33 | 8.25 | 0 |
| Ben Sears | New Zealand | 4 | 2 for 37 | 9.25 | 0 |
| Josh Clarkson | New Zealand | 2 | 1 for 14 | 7.00 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 61 (27 balls) for South Africa's 4th wicket — Dian Forrester and Connor Esterhuizen
- 55 (39 balls) for South Africa's 2nd wicket — Rubin Hermann and Wiaan Mulder
- 52 (32 balls) for New Zealand's 5th wicket — James Neesham and Bevon Jacobs
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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