Recent off the heels of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the place each groups skilled the highs and heartbreaks of knockout cricket, New Zealand and South Africa resume their rivalry in a five-match T20I sequence. This opening conflict on the picturesque Bay Oval marks the beginning of a brand new World Cup cycle, with either side blooding recent expertise alongside seasoned campaigners.
The backdrop to this sequence is inescapable. New Zealand reached the World Cup remaining solely to fall to India, whereas South Africa’s dominant unbeaten run was halted by the Black Caps themselves in a medical semi-final efficiency.
New Zealand shall be seeking to transfer previous their remaining defeat, the Black Caps have rested stalwarts like Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, and Glenn Phillips. Mitchell Santner leads a squad that blends World Cup expertise with home standouts like Tim Robinson and Nathan Smith.
The Proteas have opted for a major overhaul. With senior stars resting, Keshav Maharaj captains a facet that includes 5 uncapped gamers. They are going to be hungry for revenge after that semi-final exit simply 10 days in the past.
South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026: T20I fixtures
- 1st T20I: March 15, 2026, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, 11:45 AM IST / 06:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM Native
- 2nd T20I: March 17, 2026, Seddon Park, Hamilton, 11:45 AM IST / 06:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM Native
- third T20I: March 20, 2026, Eden Park, Auckland, 11:45 AM IST / 06:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM Native
- 4th T20I: March 22, 2026, Sky Stadium, Wellington, 11:45 AM IST / 06:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM Native
- fifth T20I: March 25, 2026, Hagley Oval, Christchurch, 11:45 AM IST / 06:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM Native
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Squads:
South Africa: Tony de Zorzi, Jason Smith, Jordan Hermann, George Linde, Wiaan Mulder, Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Prenelan Subrayen, Dian Forrester, Gerald Coetzee, Ottneil Baartman, Keshav Maharaj (c), Lutho Sipamla, Rubin Hermann, Andile Simelane, Nqobani Mokoena
New Zealand: Devon Conway (wk), Tim Robinson, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Santner (c), Bevon Jacobs, Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi, Cole McConchie, Dane Cleaver, Nick Kelly, Ben Sears, Katene D Clarke, Jayden Lennox, Zakary Foulkes
Broadcast and Dwell Streaming particulars
- India: Sony Sports activities Community, Sony LIV app
- New Zealand: Sky Sports activities, TVNZ+
- South Africa: SuperSport
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