South Africa clinch Twenty20 series with wide victory

South Africa have clinched victory in the three-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand with a 33-run win in Port Elizabeth.

A third-wicket stand of 89 by Henry Davids and Justin Otong set the hosts up for a huge score of 179-6 from their 20 overs.

Davids top-scored with 68 runs for South Africa as only Mitchell McClenaghan managed to take two wickets for the visitors.

New Zealand struggled to build a competitive total as Aaron Phangiso and Ryan McLaren ripped through the Black Caps attack.

Brendon McCullum offered some resistance but New Zealand fell away and could only record a total of 146-9.

South Africa claimed the win and a 2-1 series victory.