Robinson, with his highest T20I score of 75*: "Think it's a par-score. We were struggling for a bit. Bevon is a big strong guy and impressive debut from him. Don't get me wrong, I really struggled to start and the South Africans put pressure on us. It's not in my game to nurdle it around but in T20s you still have some time to build an innings."

Highest sixth wicket stand for New Zealand in T20Is
D Mitchell-M Bracewell - 105 vs SL, 2024
T Robinson - B Jacobs - 103* vs SA, 2025
B McCullum-L Ronchi - 85* vs WI, 2014

Muzahid: "George Linde against these right handers wouldve been very effective.. Wonder why they didn't use him after that one over"

Lots of heart shown by Robinson and Jacobs to lift NZ to a solid total of 173. NZ were in danger of tottering to a below-par score when they were 70 for 5, but they've been street smart in their partnership. Against Muthusamy, they took their time. Against the change-of-pace seamers, they were watchful. And when their eyes were set, they accelerated. A total of 63 scored off the last five overs. Also the Highest sixth-wicket stand in T20Is against SA.

South Africa's bowling was good for most of the innings but they couldn't finish the way they'd like. Time for their batters now to have a crack in a few minutes.

around the stumps