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Bowlers grab spotlight as SA beat NZ by seven wickets in low-scoring 1st T20I

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South Africa Beat New Zealand by 7 Wickets in First T20I

By IANS News March 16, 2026 • 08:55 AM View: 447

A clinical bowling display followed by a measured chase helped South Africa secure a comfortable seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the opening T20I of the five-match series on Saturday.

Chasing a modest target of 92, South Africa reached 92/3 in 16.4 overs with Connor Esterhuizen anchoring the innings with a composed 35 not out off 44 balls. The right-hander fittingly sealed the win with a six off Kyle Jamieson, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead in the series.

TAGS Proteas Men Mount Maunganui South Africa Connor Esterhuizen Kyle Jamieson Gerald Coetzee Devon Conway Tom Latham Ottneil Baartman Tim Robinson Nick Kelly Rubin Hermann Bevon Jacobs Mitchell Santner James Neesham James Neesham

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