Martin Guptill, who was coming on the back of a match-winning, unbeaten 180, couldn't repeat his magic in the series decider, getting out for only 4.

Andile Phehlukwayo was the only change fielded by South Africa and he responded with two timely wickets for his team.

Kagiso Rabada starred with the ball, picking up three wickets in the crucial tie.

Imran Tahir bounced back in the final ODI with two wickets in a miserly spell.

Quinton de Kock departed early in the modest chase giving New Zealand one of the very few chances to celebrate.

Jean-Paul Duminy failed to make an impact as Jeetan Patel struck in the 16th over.

AB de Villiers struck two sixes and two fours in his short stay at the crease during the chase.

Faf du Plessis and David Milller added 62 runs for the fifth wicket to see South Africa through to a comprehensive win.

Faf du Plessis punches the air after hitting the winning runs and getting to his 26th ODI fifty in the process.

The South African team pose with the trophy after winning the series 3-2 and claiming the No. 1 spot in the ODI rankings.