It won't come close to making up for losing that World Cup semi-final but South Africa emerged the victors at Eden Park this time, and in convincing style. In turn it ended New Zealand's unbeaten home season as they slumped to 107 in the chase, Led by an impressive career-best 5 for 24 by leg-spinner Imran Tahir, the world's No 1 T20 and one-day international bowler, the Proteas bowling display was one out of the top draw career-best 5 for 24.