Bulawayo, Sept. 19 -- South Africa saw through a 13-run win in the fifth and final T20I against Zimbabwe, claiming the series 5-0.
Nthabiseng Nini and Ayanda Hlubi clinched three wickets each as the Proteas bowlers managed to defend the target of 165.
The hosts had put on a fighting response early on in the innings. Having lost both the openers - Nyasha Gwanzura and Lorraine Pemhiwa - in the powerplay, Zimbabwe were steered back into the chase by Kelis Ndhlovu (38) and Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (29). The duo added 81 runs for the third wicket.
With Zimbabwe having trotted to a favourable position (103/2), the South African bowlers tightened the screws. Caitlin Wyngaard removed Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano to break the partnership.
Nini and Hlubi t...