South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026 | 20-Mar-2026 11:45 AM | Eden Park
RSA 136/9 (20)
NZ 137/2 (16.2)
New Zealand won by 8 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Latham* | 63 | 55 | 7 | 2 | 114.55 |
| Nick Kelly | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutho Sipamla* | 2.2 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 11.14 |
| Nqobani Mokoena | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 |
Last Wicket:Tim Robinson lbw b Sipamla 18(17) - 136/2 in 16.1 ov.
New Zealand vs South Africa
South Africa — Innings 1 (136/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony de Zorzi c Lockie Ferguson b Ben Sears | 15 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Wiaan Mulder c Cole McConchie b Lockie Ferguson | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Connor Esterhuizen (wk) c Nick Kelly b Mitchell Santner | 15 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 187.5 | |
| Jason Smith c Devon Conway b Mitchell Santner | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 142.86 | |
| Rubin Hermann b Cole McConchie | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Dian Forrester c Tim Robinson b James Neesham | 17 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 113.33 | |
| George Linde c Latham b Kyle Jamieson | 23 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 121.05 | |
| Gerald Coetzee c Latham b Kyle Jamieson | 16 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 200 | |
| Keshav Maharaj (c) b Ben Sears | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.5 | |
| Nqobani Mokoena not out | 26 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 130 | |
| Lutho Sipamla not out | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 2 | Total: 3 | |||||
| Total | 136 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Jamieson | 4 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 10.5 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 2.2 |
| Mitchell Santner | 3 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 7 |
| Ben Sears | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.8 |
| Cole McConchie | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 7 |
| James Neesham | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 7.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| de Zorzi & Mulder | 7 | 11 |
| de Zorzi & Connor Esterhuizen | 19 | 15 |
| de Zorzi & Jason Smith | 10 | 7 |
| Rubin Hermann & Jason Smith | 8 | 9 |
| Rubin Hermann & Dian Forrester | 2 | 6 |
| George Linde & Dian Forrester | 22 | 19 |
| George Linde & Gerald Coetzee | 34 | 19 |
| Keshav Maharaj & Gerald Coetzee | 1 | 3 |
| Keshav Maharaj & Nqobani Mokoena | 9 | 9 |
| Sipamla & Nqobani Mokoena | 24 | 22 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wiaan Mulder | 1.5 | 7 |
| 2 | Connor Esterhuizen | 4.2 | 26 |
| 3 | Tony de Zorzi | 5.3 | 36 |
| 4 | Jason Smith | 6.6 | 44 |
| 5 | Rubin Hermann | 7.6 | 46 |
| 6 | Dian Forrester | 11.1 | 68 |
| 7 | George Linde | 14.2 | 102 |
| 8 | Gerald Coetzee | 14.5 | 103 |
| 9 | Keshav Maharaj | 16.2 | 112 |
New Zealand — Innings 2 (137/2 in 16.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Conway c Rubin Hermann b Keshav Maharaj | 39 | 26 | 4 | 2 | 150 | |
| Tom Latham (wk) not out | 63 | 55 | 7 | 2 | 114.55 | |
| Tim Robinson lbw b Sipamla | 17 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 100 | |
| Nick Kelly not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 6 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 10 | Total: 17 | |||||
| Total | 137 | 2 wkts, 16.2 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Bevon Jacobs, Mitchell Santner (c), James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears, Lockie Ferguson | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Coetzee | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5.8 |
| Lutho Sipamla | 2.2 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 11.1 |
| Nqobani Mokoena | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 10 |
| George Linde | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Devon Conway & Latham | 96 | 66 |
| Tim Robinson & Latham | 40 | 31 |
| Nick Kelly & Latham | 1 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Devon Conway | 10.6 | 96 |
| 2 | Tim Robinson | 16.1 | 136 |
Match Info
| Match | New Zealand vs South Africa |
|---|---|
| Series | South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026 |
| Time | 20-Mar-2026 11:45 AM |
| Venue | Eden Park |
| 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 20-Mar-2026 in South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026. The match will be played at Eden Park 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 Eden Park 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 20-Mar-2026 to find out the answer!
