NZ vs SA, 5th T20I: Head-to-head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs
New Zealand faces South Africa in the 5th T20I at Christchurch with the series tied 2-2. Winner takes the series.
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New Zealand and South Africa will face each other in the fifth and final match of the series on March 25 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. As the series is now tied at 2-2, the result of this match will decide the winner of the series, making it an exciting clash between the two sides.
New Zealand had a tough day in the fourth match of the series against South Africa, losing by 19 runs. The hosts were chasing a target of 165 runs but were bowled out for 145 runs only. Tim Robinson was the top run-getter with 32 runs, while Dane Cleaver scored 26 runs for the side. The side failed to build partnerships and could not benefit from the absence of some of the key players. In the bowling section, Kyle Jamieson got two wickets for the side, while Ben Sears, Zak Foulkes, and Cole McConchie got a wicket each for the side. The side will now look to bounce back and put in a better performance in the deciding match.
South Africa made a remarkable comeback in the fourth T20I, as they leveled the series. While batting first, the team managed to score 164 for the loss of 5, with Connor Esterhuizen scoring a crucial 57. Rubin Hermann also contributed with 28 runs. Their bowlers then did an excellent job by dismissing New Zealand for 145. Gerald Coetzee led the attack with three wickets, while Ottneil Baartman, Prenelan Subrayen, and Keshav Maharaj took two wickets each. The visitors will now aim to continue this momentum and win the series.
NZ vs SA: Head-to-Head in T20Is
- Matches Played: 24
- New Zealand Won: 11
- South Africa Won: 13
- Tied/No Result: 0
NZ vs SA: Pitch Report
The pitch at Hagley Oval is usually good for batting. Fast bowlers get some help with the new ball early on. Once batters settle in, they can play their shots more freely. As the ball gets older, bowlers try slower balls and hard lengths to challenge them. Overall, teams can expect a score of around 170 to 185 runs on this ground.
See Also: NZ vs SA Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win the 5th T20I?
NZ vs SA: Predicted Playing XIs
New Zealand (NZ):
Devon Conway, Tom Latham (c & wk), Tim Robinson, Nick Kelly, Dane Cleaver, James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Bevon Jacobs, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears
South Africa (SA):
Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Dian Forrester, Wiaan Mulder, George Linde, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj (c), Ottneil Baartman, Prenelan Subrayen
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