South Africa won by 4 wkts
PLAYER OF THE MATCH : Heinrich Klaasen
Batter
Bowler
The trophy has been presented to Faf du Plessis, who collects it and poses with the team for the group photograph. Zimbabwe can hold their heads high, they have fought bravely in all three games. If only their batting had clicked, the scoreline would've been different. Another trophy added to the cabinet for South Africa. They still need to fix their batting problems, especially their top-order. I am sure they will ponder about it. Anyway, time to pull the curtains for today. The T20I series between both these two teams begin in a three days' time from now. Join us back for that. It's time to bid adieu for now from here. See ya all and goodnight!
Faf, South African captain: Our bowling was good in all three games. First two games, the conditions were tough to bat on. The guys played well today. Should've been more sensible not to throw wickets at the end. We try to keep looking ahead and making sure we give a longer run to the new guys. Australia is the next ODI tour for us and which will probably be the 15-16 guys that we will be looking at towards the World Cup. Exciting times ahead, I haven't played T20s for a while. So, looking forward to unleash.
Tahir, Man of the Series: Pleased the way it's coming out. I am trying to improve my game. I am happy with the way I bowled in this series. I want to play as long as I can and I am enjoying the game. I think it's an opportunity for youngsters to play more games. I don't take things for granted. I think the six-wicket haul was the highlight because I wasn't aware about the hat-trick. Want to thank my team-mates for the support.
Klaasen, Man of the Match: I think the team played fantastically well. I am starting to enjoy my cricket. Fantastic wicket, I enjoyed it and hopefully, we can get more wickets like these. I need to put more effort, but I can't complain (laughs).
Masakadza, Zimbabwe captain: We just weren't good enough across all three games, lot of work to be done. It was a beautiful batting wicket, lot of starts but none could convert them. Needed to put more runs on the board, around 50 or 60 more. I think we are a bit stronger in the T20Is and we are looking forward to it.
20:46 Local Time: In the end, South Africa huff and puff their way to victory. Handshakes and smiles in the dressing room. Zimbabwe can been proud of their effort today with the bat after the failure in the first two matches. Although it wasn't enough in the end, but they have fought tooth and nail. South Africa stuttered a bit in the middle, but Klaasen showed good composure and with the help of Zondo, the Proteas have knocked down the target with 25 balls to spare. Markram and Hendricks provided a fine start with a 75-run opening stand. However, after the former's exit, skipper Faf du Plessis - who was looking so good threw his wicket away to Mavuta and that allowed Zimbabwe to claw back into the contest. The Proteas lost Klaasen and Phehlukwayo towards the end, but Steyn and Khaya Zondo made sure there were no more hiccups. Wait for the presentations..
Chatara to Steyn, FOUR, it's all over. Steyn hits the winning runs and does in some fashion. South Africa have wrapped up the series 3-0. It was pitched up in the arc for Steyn to free his arms. Lifts it over the bowler's head and yells out a loud roar
Chatara to Steyn, no run, squares Steyn slightly with this away-drifter, takes the outer half and bobbles to point. There was a slight hesitation between both batsmen in a bid to take the single. They wisely decide against it
Chatara to Steyn, no run, oh dear. What is Steyn doing? Comes out first ball and has a wild slog at this length delivery outside off. Misses it by a long way
Dale Steyn, right handed bat, comes to the crease
Chatara to Phehlukwayo, out Caught by Brendan Taylor!! Edged and gone. Zimbabwe are not going down without a fight here. Cutter angled across outside off, Phehlukwayo wanted to break the shackles as he drove loosely without any feet movement. Feathers a nick and Taylor grabs it. Phehlukwayo fails to make the most of his repreive. Phehlukwayo c Brendan Taylor b Chatara 0(9)
Chatara to Phehlukwayo, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
Chatara to Zondo, 1 run, fuller length delivery outside off, Zondo steers it to third man
END OF OVER 45
1 Runs
RSA: 226 - 5
1 0 0 0 0 0
Khaya Zondo
24 (38)
Andile Phehlukwayo
0 (8)
Tiripano
9-0-35-2
Tiripano to Phehlukwayo, no run, pitched up, Phehlukwayo pokes it to point
Tiripano to Phehlukwayo, no run, pitched up outside off, Phehlukwayo flashes it to point. The wait continues..
Tiripano to Phehlukwayo, no run, stands tall and waits for the ball to arrive to drive it to extra cover
Tiripano to Phehlukwayo, no run, forces it gently to cover
Tiripano to Phehlukwayo, no run, dropped. Williams has grassed an absolute dolly. Lacklustre stuff, really should've held onto it. Change of pace from Tiripano, Phehlukwayo was early into the shot. Checks his shot and spoons it to cover. Williams sprawls forward, gets both hands and shells it
Tiripano to Zondo, 1 run, creamed to cover and they will take the single
Donald Tiripano [8.0-0-34-2] is back into the attack