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The five-match T20I series between New Zealand and South Africa is in full swing as the world is watching some thrilling T20I moments. On March 20, New Zealand will face South Africa in the third T20I match of the series on March 20. The Eden Park, Auckland, will host the encounter live from 11:45 AM (IST).
In the last match, the home side made a fierce comeback after swallowing a hard defeat in the first game. While batting first, New Zealand had a decent start, but lost a few wickets quickly. Amidst that, Devon Conway stood tall and pushed the team towards a strong position.
He smashed a crucial half-century and played a thrilling knock of 60 runs in 49 deliveries. Adding to that, Josh Clarkson’s fiery 26 off just nine balls played a key role in helping the team post 175/6 on the board.
While defending the total, the Kiwi bowlers became fierce as the Proteas felt the heat. After losing three wickets in just 31 runs, South Africa was under pressure, and the Kiwis tightened their grip. Apart from George Linde’s 33, no other South African player made an impact.
On the other hand, Lockie Ferguson and Ben Sears secured three wickets each. The rest of the New Zealand bowling attack also dominated as South Africa were bowled out for just 107. With that, New Zealand registered a commanding 68-run victory.
NZ vs SA Head-to-Head Records (Overall)
Criteria | New Zealand | South Africa |
Matches Played | 145 | 145 |
Matches Won | 43 | 81 |
Matches Lost | 81 | 43 |
NR/Tied | 5 | 5 |
Draw | 16 | 16 |
NZ vs SA Head-To-Head Records in T20Is
Criteria | New Zealand | South Africa |
Matches Played | 22 | 22 |
Matches Won | 9 | 13 |
Matches Lost | 13 | 9 |
NR/Tied | 0/0 | 0/0 |
NZ vs SA Highest Team Total In T20I
While facing New Zealand in 2017, South Africa put on a massive total of 185/6. That is the highest total of their T20I face off till date.
New Zealand vs South Africa Lowest Team Total in T20Is
Against South Africa in Durban in 2012, New Zealand were bowled out for just 86, which remains their lowest total in T20I meetings between the two sides.
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New Zealand vs South Africa Highest Individual Score in T20Is
Richard Levi holds the record of scoring the highest individual score in the New Zealand vs South Africa T20I encounters. In 2012, Levi played a remarkable unbeaten 117-run knock against New Zealand, and the Proteas won the match by eight wickets.
New Zealand vs South Africa Best Bowling Figures in T20Is
Facing New Zealand in a T20I encounter in 2017, ace South African bowler Imran Tahir registered a brilliant spell of 5/24, and that is the best bowling spell of the New Zealand vs South Africa T20I history.
Most Runs In New Zealand vs South Africa in T20Is
In the T20I head-to-head record between New Zealand and South Africa, Martin Guptill is the leading run-scorer. In 10 matches, he scored 424 runs at an average of 53.00.
Most Wickets in New Zealand vs South Africa T20Is
Morne Morkel holds the record for the most wickets in New Zealand vs South Africa T20I history. In nine matches, he secured 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 T20I series between New Zealand and South Africa. In five matches, he scored 196 runs with an average of 49.00.
Top Wicket Taker of the last New Zealand vs South Africa in T20Is
In the last T20I series between New Zealand and South Africa, Matt Henry was the highest wicket-taker. In four matches, he secured 10 wickets with an economy rate of 8.47.
New Zealand vs South Africa T20I Form (Last 5 Match Win/Loss Record)
Teams | Form |
New Zealand | W, L, L, W, L |
South Africa | L, W, L, W, W |
Conclusion
After both teams registered one victory each in the previous two matches, the series now hangs at a thrilling 1-1 margin.
Even after the Proteas held the advantage in the history of their T20I, New Zealand showcased outstanding effort in the last match and registered a dominating victory.
Another victory in the upcoming match could give either side a crucial edge in the series. With both teams desperate to come out on top, fans can expect a thrilling contest in the next game.
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