NZ vs SA, 4th T20I: Gerald Coetzee shines as Proteas level series with 19-run win
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South Africa's Gerald Coetzee with teammates captain Keshav Maharaj and Rubin Hermann Photograph: (AFP)
With the five-match T20I series now level, the final game becomes crucial for both the teams. South Africa will aim to carry forward their winning momentum, while New Zealand will look to bounce back and seal the series.
South Africa successfully defended their total to secure a 19-run win over New Zealand in the fourth T20I at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Sunday (Mar 22), levelling the series at 2-2. After posting 164/5, the visitors produced an impressive bowling display and restricted the hosts to 145 all out. The Kiwis were well placed early on but began losing wickets regularly under pressure. Tim Robinson was the top scorer with 32 off 22 balls, including four fours and a six. Dane Cleaver made 26 from 16 balls, with two fours and two sixes. Nick Kelly (19 off 20) and Kyle Jamieson (13 off 9) also made useful contributions.
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For the visitors, Keshav Maharaj (2/22) and debutant Prenelan Subrayen (2/13) turned the game in South Africa’s favour, picking up two wickets each, while Gerald Coetzee claimed three crucial wickets for 31 to seal the win.
Earlier, Connor Esterhuizen played a strong innings of 57 runs from 36 balls, including seven fours and three sixes, helping South Africa reach 164/5. Rubin Hermann supported him well with an unbeaten 28 off 25 balls, hitting two fours and a six. Tony de Zorzi also scored 23 runs from 21 balls, with three fours and a six.
For New Zealand, Kyle Jamieson took two wickets for 29, while Zakary Foulkes (1/35), Ben Sears (1/22) and Cole McConchie (1/26) picked up one wicket each.
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With the five-match T20I series now level, the final game becomes crucial for both the teams. South Africa will aim to carry forward their winning momentum, while New Zealand will look to bounce back and seal the series.
