Overview
- New Zealand’s men restricted South Africa to 136/9 at Eden Park and cruised to 137/2 in 16.2 overs, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match T20I series.
- Tom Latham anchored the chase with an unbeaten 63, adding a 96-run opening stand with Devon Conway, who hit 39.
- Lockie Ferguson delivered a frugal 1/9 from four overs, with Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears and Kyle Jamieson claiming two wickets each after New Zealand chose to bowl.
- South Africa’s innings faltered despite several batters reaching double figures, with Nqobani Mokoena top-scoring at 26* as a grassier surface rewarded disciplined seam bowling.
- In the women’s third T20I, the White Ferns chased 150 to win by six wickets as Sophie Devine finished 55* to secure a 2-1 lead, with the fourth matches set for Wellington on Sunday.