New Zealand National Cricket Team Vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
Match Date & Time: December 4, 2025, 11:00 AM local (3rd ODI)
Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand
Result: New Zealand won by 4 wickets
Series Result: New Zealand won the 3-match ODI series 2-1
New Zealand National Cricket Team Vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard from the series-deciding 3rd ODI at Hagley Oval saw New Zealand chase down 275 with 4 wickets and 11 balls to spare. Devon Conway anchored the chase with an elegant 112 off 118 balls, while Kane Williamson finished unbeaten on 78* to seal the series win. South Africa earlier posted 274/7 (Temba Bavuma 92, Heinrich Klaasen 68), but New Zealand’s disciplined bowling (Matt Henry 3/48) and composed batting restricted them.
South Africa National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard highlighted New Zealand’s strong home record and middle-order resilience, while South Africa showed fight but lost key wickets at crucial stages.
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Quick Summary
New Zealand chased 275 to win by 4 wickets in 48.1 overs. New Zealand National Cricket Team Vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard showed clinical batting and disciplined bowling. Top performers: Devon Conway (112 off 118), Kane Williamson (78* off 82) for New Zealand; Temba Bavuma (92 off 108) for South Africa. Key stats: NZ 278/6, SA 274/7. Turning point: Conway-Williamson 140-run partnership; impact: New Zealand win series 2-1.
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Match Summary & Key Stats
South Africa Innings: 274/7 (50 overs) New Zealand Innings: 278/6 (48.1 overs) Player of the Match: Devon Conway (112 off 118) Player of the Series: Kane Williamson (245 runs @ 81.67)
- Highest scorer: Devon Conway – 112
- Best bowler: Matt Henry – 3/48
- Most sixes: Heinrich Klaasen – 4
- Run-rate: NZ 5.76, SA 5.48
South Africa Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temba Bavuma (c) | c Conway b Henry | 92 | 108 | 10 | 1 | 85.19 |
| Tony de Zorzi | c Mitchell b Boult | 28 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | c Latham b Santner | 41 | 52 | 3 | 1 | 78.85 |
| Heinrich Klaasen (wk) | c Phillips b Henry | 68 | 58 | 5 | 4 | 117.24 |
| David Miller | c Mitchell b Ferguson | 19 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 105.56 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | c Latham b Henry | 12 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Marco Jansen | not out | 8* | 8 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Keshav Maharaj | c Conway b Ferguson | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Kagiso Rabada | not out | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | (lb 3, w 7) | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 274/7 (50 overs) | 274 | – | 25 | 7 | 5.48 |
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New Zealand Bowling Scorecard (vs SA)
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Boult | 10 | 1 | 45 | 1 | 4.50 |
| Matt Henry | 10 | 0 | 48 | 3 | 4.80 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 10 | 0 | 52 | 2 | 5.20 |
| Mitchell Santner | 10 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 3.80 |
| Glenn Phillips | 5 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 7.20 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 5 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 9.00 |
New Zealand Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Conway | c Bavuma b Rabada | 112 | 118 | 12 | 2 | 94.92 |
| Will Young | c de Zorzi b Jansen | 28 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 87.50 |
| Kane Williamson (c) | not out | 78* | 82 | 7 | 1 | 95.12 |
| Daryl Mitchell | c Klaasen b Maharaj | 19 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 126.67 |
| Tom Latham (wk) | c Miller b Phehlukwayo | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Glenn Phillips | c Klaasen b Rabada | 12 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Rachin Ravindra | c Bavuma b Maharaj | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mitchell Santner | not out | 15* | 8 | 1 | 1 | 187.50 |
| Extras | (lb 3, w 7) | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 278/6 (48.1 overs) | 278 | – | 27 | 6 | 5.76 |
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South Africa Bowling Scorecard (vs NZ)
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 9.1 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 5.24 |
| Marco Jansen | 10 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 5.20 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 10 | 0 | 58 | 2 | 5.80 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 8 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 5.75 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 9 | 0 | 62 | 0 | 6.89 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6.00 |
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Fall of Wickets & Partnerships
South Africa Fall of Wickets: 28-1 (de Zorzi, 7.2 ov), 112-2 (Wolvaardt, 26.4 ov), 148-3 (Luus, 34.5 ov), 178-4 (Kapp, 39.6 ov), 198-5 (de Klerk, 43.2 ov), 210-6 (Tryon, 45.4 ov), 220-7 (Dercksen, 47.1 ov), 231-8 (Mlaba, 49.5 ov)
Top Partnership: Wolvaardt-Luus 90 runs
New Zealand Fall of Wickets: 48-1 (Young, 9.4 ov), 128-2 (Conway, 28.2 ov), 148-3 (Mitchell, 32.5 ov), 168-4 (Latham, 36.4 ov), 188-5 (Phillips, 40.2 ov), 198-6 (Ravindra, 42.1 ov)
Unbroken Partnership: Williamson-Santner 80* runs
Player of the Match & Series Awards
Player of the Match: Devon Conway (112 off 118)
Player of the Series: Kane Williamson (245 runs @ 81.67)
Performance Comparisons
Team Batting Comparison
| Category | South Africa | New Zealand | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Runs | 274/7 | 278/6 | NZ |
| Run Rate | 5.48 | 5.76 | NZ |
| 4s / 6s | 25 / 7 | 27 / 6 | NZ |
Bowling Comparison
| Category | NZ Bowling | SA Bowling | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickets Taken | 7 | 6 | NZ |
| Economy Rate | 5.48 | 5.76 | NZ |
| Best Figures | Henry 3/48 | Maharaj 2/58 | NZ |
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Clutch Moments & Turning Points
- Conway’s 112 anchored chase after early loss of Young
- Williamson’s unbeaten 78* under pressure sealed series
- Henry’s 3/48 restricted SA in middle overs
- SA lost 5 wickets for 53 runs in middle phase
Did you know? This was New Zealand’s first ODI series win over South Africa in New Zealand since 2015.
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Conclusion
New Zealand’s 4-wicket victory over South Africa on December 4, 2025 completed a hard-fought 2-1 ODI series win at Hagley Oval. Devon Conway’s 112 and Kane Williamson’s unbeaten 78*, combined with disciplined bowling from Matt Henry and Mitchell Santner, showcased New Zealand’s depth and composure. South Africa fought hard with Bavuma’s 92 but lacked partnerships.
This series has big implications: New Zealand strengthen home ODI record; South Africa must regroup. In New Zealand National Cricket Team Vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard, resilience and execution won out. Teaser: Can New Zealand carry this form into Tests? More series breakdowns coming soon.
The series reminded fans why NZ vs SA clashes are exciting — big hundreds, tight bowling, and team performances.
FAQs
What were New Zealand National Cricket Team Vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard?]
New Zealand won by 4 wickets. SA 274/7 (Bavuma 92); NZ 278/6 (Conway 112, Williamson 78*).
Who won New Zealand National Cricket Team Vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard?
New Zealand won by 4 wickets.
Player of the Match?
Devon Conway (112 off 118).
Player of the Series?
Kane Williamson (245 runs @ 81.67).
Match date?
December 4, 2025.
Venue?
Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
New Zealand top scorer?
Devon Conway – 112.
South Africa top scorer?
Temba Bavuma – 92.
Best bowler?
Matt Henry – 3/48.
Series result?
New Zealand won 2-1.
Impact on rankings?
New Zealand improve home record vs SA.
Next series for New Zealand?
New Zealand vs South Africa Test series.
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