New Zealand have continued their sensible run within the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, registering their third consecutive victory by defeating South Africa by 7 wickets within the fifth match of the sequence.
South African batters falter once more as New Zealand bowlers dominate
After profitable the toss, Kiwi skipper Mitchell Santner, unsurprisingly, elected to bowl first. South Africa’s batters struggled to realize momentum in opposition to a disciplined New Zealand bowling assault. Skipper Rassie van der Dussen was cleaned up by Adam Milne for simply 14 runs. Aside from Reeza Hendricks, not one of the Proteas batters may get going. A combating unbeaten 23-run cameo from George Linde down the order helped South Africa cross the 120-run mark, finally posting 134/8 of their 20 overs.
It was an excellent collective bowling effort from the Kiwis. Jacob Duffy, Milne, and Santner picked up two wickets every, persistently making use of strain on the opposition. Pacer William O’Rourke additionally chipped in with a wicket. New Zealand bowlers have by no means allowed any opposition to settle on this sequence.
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Tim Seifert takes cost in a snug chase
In reply, the chase was a cakewalk for the in-form New Zealand batting lineup. Openers Devon Conway and Tim Seifert laid a powerful basis with a 51-run partnership. Seifert went on to play a match-winning knock of 66 runs. Though the Proteas managed to choose up a couple of wickets within the center overs, a helpful 51-run stand between Seifert and Daryl Mitchell comfortably sealed the victory for the Kiwis.
South Africa, in the meantime, might be looking for solutions. The younger facet has now misplaced to New Zealand for the second time within the sequence. Their bowling assault regarded largely ineffective, with solely Senuran Muthusamy displaying any actual resistance. Aside from him, not one of the bowlers managed to bother the Kiwi batters persistently. South Africa might want to regroup shortly and handle each their batting inconsistencies and lack of penetration with the ball in the event that they hope to beat the sturdy Newzealand facet.
Right here’s how followers reacted:
The New Zealand crew is taking part in very properly and is defeating each crew that comes their approach. #SAvsNZ #NZvSA
– Beat SA by 21 runs.
– Beat ZIM by 8 wickets.
– Beat SA by 7 wickets. pic.twitter.com/ao6WrFQzW5— CricTalkWith – Atif 🏏 (@cricatif) July 22, 2025
That’s an embarrassing efficiency by the #proteas We don’t count on pathetic shows like that from this crew. Shameful lads, actually shameful #SAvsNZ #NZvsSA @ProteasMenCSA
— Luke du Toit (@Luke_du_Toit) July 22, 2025
Poor efficiency by south Africans could be very poor essentially the most uninteresting in batting and bowling, you higher play Eire, usa, nepal to make you icc level. @ProteasMenCSA #T20ITriSeries #SAvsNZ
— Piyush Pandey (@PiyushP83438895) July 22, 2025
One other common day within the workplace for Devon Conway #SAvsNZ
— Cric mma (@mmacric) July 22, 2025
3 out of three for New Zealand, complete show in all departments.#SAvNZ
— Thiyagesh V (@VThiyagesh) July 22, 2025
Three wins on the trot! Tim Seifert’s 66* propelled New Zealand to a 7-wicket victory over the Proteas.
Atone for the scorecard at https://t.co/3YsfR1Y3Sm & the NZC App 📲 Highlights might be obtainable on @ThreeNewZealand 📺 #SAvNZ #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/gOpDOz0C23
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) July 22, 2025
WELL PLAYED, TIM SEIFERT! 👏🔥
– A match-winning 66* off 48 balls, together with 6 fours and a pair of sixes in opposition to South Africa!
Calm, composed & stylish – Seifert steers New Zealand residence in fashion. 💪#TimSeifert #NZvSA #TriSeries2025 #Cricket pic.twitter.com/xJJ0xYzOKy
— Akaran.A (@Akaran_1) July 22, 2025
Tim Seifert powered NZ residence to a third straight win within the tri-series together with his eleventh T20I fifty #NZvSA pic.twitter.com/wjmqjWJY8s
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) July 22, 2025
Tim seifert must be a opener for NZ for the T20 worldcup 26. Man is a critical hitter💥#SAvNZ
— Thiyagesh V (@VThiyagesh) July 22, 2025
– Beat SA by 21 runs.
– Beat ZIM by 8 wickets.
– Beat SA by 7 wickets.3 WINS IN 3 MATCHES FOR MITCHELL SANTNER & HIS TEAM, He’s doing unimaginable issues as Captain. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/1IvRXND8xN
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 22, 2025
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