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Opener Sune Luus: Jess Kerr’s bowling brilliance, Sophie Devine’s match-winning knock, and skipper Amelia Kerr’s all-round efforts helped New Zealand chase down a competitive total to defeat South Africa by six wickets in the fourth T20I of the five-match series at the Sky Stadium on Sunday.

With the win, the hosts sealed the five-match series 3-1 with with a game to spare.

Opting to bat first, South Africa posted 159/6 in their 20 overs, riding on a late flourish from Annerie Dercksen, who struck a brisk unbeaten 55 off 32 deliveries. The innings began with Chloe Tryon playing a quick cameo, but her early dismissal triggered a phase of consolidation.