India, March 23 -- New Zealand foundered against South Africa's spinners as the Proteas won the fourth Twenty20 by 19 runs Sunday to level the five-match series at 2-2. Connor Esterhuizen made a maiden half-century from 33 balls as South Africa scored 164-5 after choosing to bat. Esterhuizen eventually was out for 57, and his innings made the difference between the teams.

New Zealand was ahead at 63-2 after the powerplay with Tim Robinson making 32 from 22 balls at the top of the order. But left-armer Prenelan Subrayen took 2-13 on debut, and Keshav Maharaj took 2-22 to cut through the New Zealand middle order and turn the match in South Africa's favour.

Dane Cleaver made 26 from 16 balls, returning to the New Zealand lineup after almos...