NZ Vs SA Head To Head Records- 5th T20I. Credit- afp.com
On Sunday, South Africa not only outclassed New Zealand with a 19-run victory but the Proteas levelled the series by 2-2, with the fifth and final T20I to be played at Hagley Oval, Christchurch this Wednesday (March 25).
In the fourth T20I, in absence of IPL, PSL-contracted and an injured Tom Latham, James Neesham wore the captain's hat for New Zealand. However, it didn't turn up to be a merry outing for the first-time captain.
As the Blackcaps bowled first, skipper Neesham had a poor day, but the rest of the bowlers backed up with tidy spells. While Connor Esterhuizen's maiden international fifty took South Africa to 164/5. Gerald Coetzee and the spinners did well as the Proteas defended the total by 19 runs.
Coming into the fifth T20I, both teams would want to win this forthcoming T20I to earn the bragging rights. Now, let’s take a look at the NZ vs SA Head to Head Records.
The highest team total recorded in SA vs NZ T20Is is 185/6, by the Proteas. It came during the only T20I played in Auckland back in 2017.
New Zealand vs South Africa Lowest Team Total in T20Is
The lowest team total in South Africa vs New Zealand T20Is was recorded by the Kiwis, who when they were bowled out for 86 runs in the 1st T20I at Durban in 2012.
New Zealand vs South Africa Highest Individual Score in T20Is
Richard Levi holds the record for the highest individual score in New Zealand vs South Africa T20I matches. He scored an unbeaten 117 back in 2012.
New Zealand vs South Africa Best Bowling Figures in T20Is
The best bowling figures in NZ vs SA T20Is were recorded by Imran Tahir, who took 5 wickets for 24 runs. He achieved this impressive bowling performance against New Zealand in a T20I match in 2017.
Most Runs In New Zealand vs South Africa in T20Is
Martin Guptill is the leading run-scorer in the New Zealand vs South Africa in T20Is. The right-handed opener scored 424 runs in 10 games, which makes him the batter with most runs in New Zealand vs South Africa in T20Is.
Most Wickets in New Zealand vs South Africa T20Is
Morne Morkel has the most wickets in New Zealand vs South Africa T20Is. In nine matches, he has racked up 10 wickets with an economy rate of 8.24.
Top Run Scorer of the last New Zealand vs South Africa T20Is
Tim Seifert was the Top Run Scorer of the last New Zealand vs South Africa T20Is. In the recently concluded Tri-Series involving SA, NZ and Zimbabwe, the New Zealand batter scored 196 runs at an average of 49.00.
Top Wicket Taker of the last New Zealand vs South Africa in T20Is
In the last T20I series which was the Tri Series, Matt Henry finished as the highest wicket-taker. He took 10 wickets in four matches with an economy rate of 8.47.
New Zealand vs South Africa T20I Form (Last 5 Match Win/Loss Record)
Team
Form
New Zealand
L, W, W, L, L
South Africa
W, L, L, W, L
Conclusion
South Africa and New Zealand have played 24 T20Is against each other. South Africa have won 13 matches, while New Zealand have won 11 matches. This gives South Africa a slight advantage in overall head-to-head records.
However, going into the final T20I of NZ vs SA T20I series, both teams will be eager to win this clash and the series eventually.
NZ Vs SA Head To Head Records- 5th T20I. Credit- afp.com
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