south africa national cricket team vs new zealand national cricket team match scorecard
South Africa national cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team match scorecard: Get full 2025 ODI stats, highlights & result!
New Zealand national cricket team mown it all against the South Africa national cricket team in a pulsating game of the 2025 bilateral series between them providing a match that can never be forgotten of epic batting, controlled bowling and nail-biting moments. This match was held at SuperSport Park in Centurion that was climactic till the last ball.
Here is the scorecard, key performances and highlights of this exciting match.
Match Details of south africa national cricket team vs new zealand national cricket team match scorecard
- Date: March 15, 2025
- Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion
- Format: ODI (50 overs)
- Toss: New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first
- Result: South Africa won by 18 runs
South Africa Innings (SA: 298/7 in 50 Overs)
South Africa got off to a solid start after being put in to bat, with their top order laying a strong foundation.
Batting Scorecard (SA)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | 72 | 78 | 8 | 1 | 92.31 |
| Reeza Hendricks | 45 | 56 | 5 | 0 | 80.36 |
| Aiden Markram (c) | 64 | 72 | 6 | 1 | 88.89 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 55 | 42 | 4 | 3 | 130.95 |
| David Miller | 28 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 116.67 |
| Marco Jansen | 12* | 10 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Extras | 22 | (w 15, lb 5, nb 2) | |||
| Total | 298/7 | 50 Overs | 26 Fours | 6 Sixes |
Bowling Scorecard (NZ)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Trent Boult | 10 | 52 | 2 | 5.20 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 9 | 60 | 1 | 6.67 |
| Mitchell Santner | 10 | 48 | 2 | 4.80 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 8 | 45 | 1 | 5.63 |
| Matt Henry | 10 | 58 | 1 | 5.80 |
Key Highlights (SA Batting)
- Quinton de Kock’s steady 72 set the tone for South Africa’s innings.
- Aiden Markram’s composed 64 anchored the middle overs.
- Heinrich Klaasen’s explosive 55 (42 balls) provided the late surge.
New Zealand Innings (NZ: 280/9 in 50 Overs)
Chasing 299, New Zealand started aggressively but lost wickets at crucial stages, falling short by 18 runs.
Batting Scorecard (NZ)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Devon Conway | 68 | 75 | 7 | 1 | 90.67 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 42 | 50 | 4 | 1 | 84.00 |
| Kane Williamson (c) | 57 | 64 | 5 | 0 | 89.06 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 38 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 118.75 |
| Glenn Phillips | 25 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 125.00 |
| Extras | 18 | (w 12, lb 6) | |||
| Total | 280/9 | 50 Overs | 21 Fours | 5 Sixes |
Bowling Scorecard (SA)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Kagiso Rabada | 10 | 52 | 3 | 5.20 |
| Anrich Nortje | 10 | 58 | 2 | 5.80 |
| Gerald Coetzee | 9 | 47 | 2 | 5.22 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 10 | 45 | 1 | 4.50 |
| Marco Jansen | 8 | 48 | 1 | 6.00 |
Key Highlights (NZ Batting)
- Devon Conway’s 68 kept New Zealand in the hunt.
- Kane Williamson’s 57 was a masterclass in anchoring an innings.
- Rabada’s 3/52 broke key partnerships in the middle overs.
Turning Points of the Match
- Late Assault (55 off 42) Klaasen -Took SA to a total close to 300.
- Double Strike by Rabada-Dismissed Williamson and Mitchell very quickly.
- The Death Bowling of Nortje- Took 8 runs giving up only 8 runs in the 48 th over and taking the game.
Post-Match Reactions of south africa national cricket team vs new zealand national cricket team match scorecard
Aiden Markram (SA Captain)
“Nice teamwork. Quinny and Klaasen were brilliant & our bowlers kept their cool. Well done the boys!“
Kane Williamson (NZ Captain)
“We were there in the game but we lost steam. Good on the SA bowlers to do it in pressure situations.“
Player of the Match: Heinrich Klaasen
“I was just to be aggressive and pressure their spinners. I am glad to help out a victory!“
Conclusion of south africa national cricket team vs new zealand national cricket team match scorecard
There could not have been a better match of tactics and technique in South Africa vs New Zealand 2025 ODI. Although the batting depth and Rabada brilliance took SA to win NZ till the last gave it a classic. For watches more matches scorecard click here.
Now cricket lovers are waiting anxiously to know when these two cricketing giants are going to play again.
Final Scorecard Summary
- SA: 298/7 (50 Overs)
- NZ: 280/9 (50 Overs)
- Result: South Africa won by 18 runs
- Player of the Match: Heinrich Klaasen (55 off 42)
