New Zealand vs South Africa Result – Match 5

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Match 5 • Zimbabwe T20I Tri Series

NZ

135/3 (15.5)

SA

134/8 (20)

New Zealand won by 7 wickets

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15.5

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Kwena Maphaka to Tim Seifert, Four

15.4

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Kwena Maphaka to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

15.4

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Kwena Maphaka to Daryl Mitchell, 1 wide

15.3

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Kwena Maphaka to Tim Seifert, 1 run

15.2

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Kwena Maphaka to Tim Seifert, no run

15.1

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Kwena Maphaka to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

End of over 15 (13 runs)

Daryl Mitchell 18 (13)

Tim Seifert 61 (45)

NZ 127/3

Gerald Coetzee 3-0-37-0

14.6

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Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

14.6

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Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, 1 wide

14.5

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Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, Four

14.4

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Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, Four

14.3

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Gerald Coetzee to Tim Seifert, 1 run

14.2

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Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

14.1

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Gerald Coetzee to Tim Seifert, 1 run

End of over 14 (11 runs)

Tim Seifert 59 (43)

Daryl Mitchell 8 (9)

NZ 114/3

Nqabayomzi Peter 2-0-20-0

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Nqabayomzi Peter to Tim Seifert, 1 run

13.5

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Nqabayomzi Peter to Tim Seifert, Six

13.4

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Nqabayomzi Peter to Tim Seifert, no run

13.3

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Nqabayomzi Peter to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

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Nqabayomzi Peter to Daryl Mitchell, 2 runs

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Nqabayomzi Peter to Daryl Mitchell, no run

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Nqabayomzi Peter to Daryl Mitchell, 1 wide

End of over 13 (8 runs)

Tim Seifert 52 (40)

Daryl Mitchell 5 (6)

NZ 103/3

Senuran Muthusamy 4-2-24-0

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Senuran Muthusamy to Tim Seifert, no run

12.5

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Senuran Muthusamy to Tim Seifert, no run

12.4

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Senuran Muthusamy to Tim Seifert, Six

12.3

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Senuran Muthusamy to Tim Seifert, no run

12.2

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Senuran Muthusamy to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

Match Summary

New Zealand and South Africa met in Match 5 of Zimbabwe T20I Tri Series, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 15.5: Kwena Maphaka to Tim Seifert, Four | 14.5: Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, Four | 14.4: Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (New Zealand won by 7 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

15.5: Kwena Maphaka to Tim Seifert, Four
14.5: Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, Four
14.4: Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, Four
13.5: Nqabayomzi Peter to Tim Seifert, Six
12.4: Senuran Muthusamy to Tim Seifert, Six

Short Highlights Summary

New Zealand won by 7 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 15.5: Kwena Maphaka to Tim Seifert, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

15.5 4 Kwena Maphaka to Tim Seifert, Four

15.4 1 Kwena Maphaka to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

15.4 Wd Kwena Maphaka to Daryl Mitchell, 1 wide

15.3 1 Kwena Maphaka to Tim Seifert, 1 run

15.2 0 Kwena Maphaka to Tim Seifert, no run

15.1 1 Kwena Maphaka to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

End of over 15 (13 runs)

Daryl Mitchell 18 (13)

Tim Seifert 61 (45)

NZ 127/3

Gerald Coetzee 3-0-37-0

14.6 1 Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

14.6 Wd Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, 1 wide

14.5 4 Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, Four

14.4 4 Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, Four

14.3 1 Gerald Coetzee to Tim Seifert, 1 run

14.2 1 Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

14.1 1 Gerald Coetzee to Tim Seifert, 1 run

End of over 14 (11 runs)

Tim Seifert 59 (43)

Daryl Mitchell 8 (9)

NZ 114/3

Nqabayomzi Peter 2-0-20-0

13.6 1 Nqabayomzi Peter to Tim Seifert, 1 run

13.5 6 Nqabayomzi Peter to Tim Seifert, Six

13.4 0 Nqabayomzi Peter to Tim Seifert, no run

13.3 1 Nqabayomzi Peter to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

13.2 2 Nqabayomzi Peter to Daryl Mitchell, 2 runs

13.1 0 Nqabayomzi Peter to Daryl Mitchell, no run

13.1 Wd Nqabayomzi Peter to Daryl Mitchell, 1 wide

End of over 13 (8 runs)

Tim Seifert 52 (40)

Daryl Mitchell 5 (6)

NZ 103/3

Senuran Muthusamy 4-2-24-0

12.6 0 Senuran Muthusamy to Tim Seifert, no run

12.5 0 Senuran Muthusamy to Tim Seifert, no run

12.4 6 Senuran Muthusamy to Tim Seifert, Six

12.3 0 Senuran Muthusamy to Tim Seifert, no run

12.2 1 Senuran Muthusamy to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the New Zealand vs South Africa Match 5 match?
New Zealand won by 7 wickets.

What is the New Zealand vs South Africa Match 5?
New Zealand vs South Africa is the Match 5 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch New Zealand vs South Africa live score?
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Tournament: Zimbabwe T20I Tri Series