South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026 | 15-Mar-2026 11:45 AM | Bay Oval
NZ 91/10 (14.3)
RSA 93/3 (16.4)
South Africa won by 7 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Esterhuizen* | 45 | 48 | 2 | 2 | 93.75 |
| Dian Forrester | 16 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 64 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Jamieson* | 3.4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7.64 |
| Ben Sears | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5.33 |
Last Wicket:Jason Smith st Latham b Mitchell Santner 10(14) - 55/3 in 9.1 ov.
New Zealand vs South Africa
New Zealand — Innings 1 (91/10 in 14.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Conway c Tony de Zorzi b Gerald Coetzee | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Tom Latham (wk) lbw b Gerald Coetzee | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 | |
| Tim Robinson c George Linde b Ottneil Baartman | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 | |
| Nick Kelly b Ottneil Baartman | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Bevon Jacobs run out (Rubin Hermann) | 10 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 142.86 | |
| Mitchell Santner (c) b Keshav Maharaj | 15 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 78.95 | |
| James Neesham c Connor Esterhuizen b Nqobani Mokoena | 26 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 123.81 | |
| Cole McConchie c Rubin Hermann b Nqobani Mokoena | 15 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 136.36 | |
| Zakary Foulkes c Connor Esterhuizen b Nqobani Mokoena | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Kyle Jamieson b Keshav Maharaj | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Ben Sears not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Wides: 6 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 91 | 10 wkts, 14.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Coetzee | 3 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 4.7 |
| Nqobani Mokoena | 3.3 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 7.4 |
| Ottneil Baartman | 3 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 7.3 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.2 |
| Dian Forrester | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Devon Conway & Latham | 2 | 6 |
| Tim Robinson & Latham | 12 | 7 |
| Tim Robinson & Nick Kelly | 6 | 7 |
| Bevon Jacobs & Nick Kelly | 1 | 2 |
| Bevon Jacobs & Mitchell Santner | 15 | 13 |
| James Neesham & Mitchell Santner | 18 | 21 |
| James Neesham & Cole McConchie | 26 | 17 |
| Zakary Foulkes & Cole McConchie | 3 | 5 |
| Kyle Jamieson & Cole McConchie | 3 | 6 |
| Ben Sears & Cole McConchie | 5 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Devon Conway | 0.6 | 2 |
| 2 | Tom Latham | 2.1 | 14 |
| 3 | Tim Robinson | 3.2 | 20 |
| 4 | Nick Kelly | 3.4 | 21 |
| 5 | Bevon Jacobs | 5.5 | 36 |
| 6 | Mitchell Santner | 9.2 | 54 |
| 7 | James Neesham | 12.1 | 80 |
| 8 | Zakary Foulkes | 12.6 | 83 |
| 9 | Kyle Jamieson | 13.6 | 86 |
| 10 | Cole McConchie | 14.3 | 91 |
South Africa — Innings 2 (93/3 in 16.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony de Zorzi c Bevon Jacobs b Zakary Foulkes | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Connor Esterhuizen (wk) not out | 45 | 48 | 2 | 2 | 93.75 | |
| Rubin Hermann c Latham b Kyle Jamieson | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 116.67 | |
| Jason Smith st Latham b Mitchell Santner | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Dian Forrester not out | 16 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 64 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 5 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 3 | Total: 13 | |||||
| Total | 93 | 3 wkts, 16.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Jordan Hermann, George Linde, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj (c), Nqobani Mokoena, Ottneil Baartman | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Jamieson | 3.4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7.6 |
| Zakary Foulkes | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 |
| Ben Sears | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5.3 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Cole McConchie | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| de Zorzi & Connor Esterhuizen | 7 | 10 |
| Rubin Hermann & Connor Esterhuizen | 21 | 19 |
| Jason Smith & Connor Esterhuizen | 27 | 26 |
| Dian Forrester & Connor Esterhuizen | 38 | 45 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony de Zorzi | 1.4 | 7 |
| 2 | Rubin Hermann | 4.5 | 28 |
| 3 | Jason Smith | 9.1 | 55 |
Match Info
| Match | New Zealand vs South Africa |
|---|---|
| Series | South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026 |
| Time | 15-Mar-2026 11:45 AM |
| Venue | Bay Oval |
| Live Telecast | Sony Sports Network |
Match Preview: New Zealand vs South Africa (NZ vs SA)
New Zealand will face South Africa in a thrilling match on 15-Mar-2026 in South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026. The match will be played at Bay Oval at 11:45 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on Sony Sports Network.
Match Overview
New Zealand is known for its strong batting and bowling, while South Africa remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026.
The pitch at Bay Oval is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. New Zealand will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while South Africa will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between New Zealand batting and South Africa bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will New Zealand showcase its strengths, or will South Africa pull off a major upset? Join us live on Sony Sports Network on 15-Mar-2026 to find out the answer!
