New Zealand vs South Africa, Live Score and Commentary, Zimbabwe T20I Tri Series, 22 July, 2025
COMPLETED / 5th T20I / Harare Sports Club

135/3 (15.5 ov)

134/8 (20 ov)
New Zealand won by 7 wickets
Recent
Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tim Seifert | 66 | 48 | 6 | 2 | 137.50 |
Daryl Mitchell | 20 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 |
Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
Kwena Maphaka | 2.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 6.71 |
Gerald Coetzee | 3 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 12.33 |
New Zealand won by 7 wickets
New Zealand vs South Africa, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
Opponent | Description | Date |
---|---|---|
Zimbabwe (NZ won by 9 wickets) | 1st Test | 30 Jul 2025 |
South Africa (NZ won by 3 runs) | Final | 26 Jul 2025 |
Zimbabwe (NZ won by 60 runs) | 6th T20I | 24 Jul 2025 |
South Africa (NZ won by 7 wickets) | 5th T20I | 22 Jul 2025 |
Zimbabwe (NZ won by 8 wickets) | 3rd T20I | 18 Jul 2025 |
Opponent | Description | Date |
---|---|---|
New Zealand (NZ won by 3 runs) | Final | 26 Jul 2025 |
New Zealand (NZ won by 7 wickets) | 5th T20I | 22 Jul 2025 |
Zimbabwe (SA won by 7 wickets) | 4th T20I | 20 Jul 2025 |
New Zealand (NZ won by 21 runs) | 2nd T20I | 16 Jul 2025 |
Zimbabwe (SA won by 5 wickets) | 1st T20I | 14 Jul 2025 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 51 run (5.4 ov): Daryl Mitchell: 20 (15), Tim Seifert: 28 (19)
- Last Bat: Mark Chapman 10(9) - c RA Herman b S Muthusamy Senuran Muthusamy
- Fall of Wickets: 51 - 1 Devon Conway, 59 - 2 Rachin Ravindra, 84 - 3 Mark Chapman
- Reviews Remaining: New Zealand - 2 of 2, South Africa - 2 of 2
- Toss: New Zealand elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: 5th T20I
- Series: Zimbabwe T20I Tri Series
- Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
- Time: 04:30 PM
- Venue: Harare Sports Club
- City: Harare
- Umpires: Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe), Percival Sizara (Zimbabwe), Forster Mutizwa(Zimbabwe, TV)
- Referee: Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)
George Linde to Tim Seifert, 1 run, Tim Seifert goes forward to take of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.
End of over 12 (7 runs)
Senuran Muthusamy to Tim Seifert, 1 run, Tim Seifert goes forward to take of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Senuran Muthusamy to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Daryl Mitchell goes forward to take of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Senuran Muthusamy to Tim Seifert, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Tim Seifert goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at square leg, who halts the ball.
Senuran Muthusamy to Tim Seifert, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the stumps, Tim Seifert goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
Senuran Muthusamy to Tim Seifert, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Tim Seifert goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
Senuran Muthusamy to Tim Seifert, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Tim Seifert goes forward and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 13 (8 runs)
Nqabayomzi Peter to Daryl Mitchell, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Daryl Mitchell with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Daryl Mitchell hangs in the crease, tucks cut toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Daryl Mitchell, 2 runs, Daryl Mitchell goes forward to take of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the stumps, Daryl Mitchell goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Tim Seifert, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, Tim Seifert goes forward and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Nqabayomzi Peter to Tim Seifert, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball, on the off stump, Tim Seifert goes forward, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to deep cover for a colossal Maximum!
Nqabayomzi Peter to Tim Seifert, 1 run, Tim Seifert goes forward to take of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 14 (11 runs)
Gerald Coetzee to Tim Seifert, 1 run, Tim Seifert goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards square leg for 1 run.
Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Daryl Mitchell goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Gerald Coetzee to Tim Seifert, 1 run, Tim Seifert goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Daryl Mitchell goes forward, plays ramp shot in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Daryl Mitchell goes forward, it to the long on, races away and finds the boundary.
Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, 1 wide, bouncer, short length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Daryl Mitchell's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
Gerald Coetzee to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Daryl Mitchell goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
End of over 15 (13 runs)
Kwena Maphaka to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Daryl Mitchell hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Kwena Maphaka to Tim Seifert, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kwena Maphaka bowls a sharp delivery, and Tim Seifert hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Kwena Maphaka to Tim Seifert, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Tim Seifert goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
Kwena Maphaka to Daryl Mitchell, 1 wide, bouncer, short length, on the stumps, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Daryl Mitchell's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
Kwena Maphaka to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Daryl Mitchell goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Kwena Maphaka to Tim Seifert, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Tim Seifert hangs in the crease, hits sweep in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.