Mount Maunganui, March 15 -- South Africa's skipper Keshav Maharaj praised his bowlers' execution and maturity in their win over New Zealand in the opening fixture of the five-match T20I series at the Bay Oval on Sunday.

Maharaj said that the execution from his bowlers was top-notch and felt the bowling lineup delivered what the team asked for.

South Africa registered a clinical seven-wicket win against New Zealand in the opening fixture of the five-match T20I series at the Bay Oval on Sunday.

Maharaj highlighted Connor Esterhuizen and Dian Forrester's maturity while batting, which took the Proteas over the line and expressed gratitude for leading his side in his 50th T20 match, saying, It is a special opportunity.

"I think all the pl...