Mount Maunganui, March 15 -- An all-round display from South Africa as the Proteas 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.

After thrashing the Black Caps, South Africa took a 1-0 lead in the ongoing exciting T20I series.

Batting first, New Zealand were bundled out for just 91 runs in 14.3 overs after a brilliant display of bowling by the visitors.

None of the Black Caps batters crossed the 30-run mark, with veteran all-rounder James Neesham top-scoring with 26 off 21 balls, with two fours and one six.

Apart from Neesham, captain Mitchell Santner (15 off 19 balls, with two fours), Cole McConchie (15 off 11 balls, with one four) and Bevon ...