South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026 | 22-Mar-2026 11:45 AM | Sky Stadium
RSA 164/5 (20)
NZ 145/10 (18.5)
South Africa won by 19 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Sears* | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Coetzee* | 3.5 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 8.09 |
| Ottneil Baartman | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 |
Last Wicket:Kyle Jamieson c Ottneil Baartman b Gerald Coetzee 13(9) - 145/10 in 18.5 ov.
New Zealand vs South Africa
South Africa — Innings 1 (164/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiaan Mulder c Tim Robinson b Kyle Jamieson | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tony de Zorzi c James Neesham b Cole McConchie | 23 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 109.52 | |
| Connor Esterhuizen (wk) c Katene D Clarke b Ben Sears | 57 | 36 | 7 | 3 | 158.33 | |
| Rubin Hermann not out | 28 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 112 | |
| Dian Forrester lbw b Zakary Foulkes | 19 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 135.71 | |
| Jason Smith c Tim Robinson b Kyle Jamieson | 19 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 135.71 | |
| George Linde not out | 14 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 175 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 1 | Total: 4 | |||||
| Total | 164 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj (c), Prenelan Subrayen, Ottneil Baartman | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Jamieson | 4 | 1 | 29 | 2 | 7.2 |
| Zakary Foulkes | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.8 |
| Ben Sears | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 |
| James Neesham | 4 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 12.2 |
| Cole McConchie | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Mulder & de Zorzi | 0 | 2 |
| Connor Esterhuizen & de Zorzi | 81 | 56 |
| Rubin Hermann & de Zorzi | 2 | 4 |
| Rubin Hermann & Dian Forrester | 38 | 28 |
| Rubin Hermann & Jason Smith | 25 | 18 |
| Rubin Hermann & George Linde | 18 | 12 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wiaan Mulder | 0.2 | 0 |
| 2 | Connor Esterhuizen | 9.4 | 81 |
| 3 | Tony de Zorzi | 10.2 | 83 |
| 4 | Dian Forrester | 14.6 | 121 |
| 5 | Jason Smith | 17.6 | 146 |
New Zealand — Innings 2 (145/10 in 18.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Robinson c Rubin Hermann b Gerald Coetzee | 32 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 145.45 | |
| Katene Clarke c Rubin Hermann b Mulder | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 180 | |
| Dane Cleaver (wk) b Subrayen | 26 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 162.5 | |
| Nick Kelly c Rubin Hermann b Keshav Maharaj | 19 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 95 | |
| Bevon Jacobs b Subrayen | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| James Neesham (c) c Gerald Coetzee b Ottneil Baartman | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Cole McConchie b Keshav Maharaj | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 200 | |
| Josh Clarkson c Connor Esterhuizen b Gerald Coetzee | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Zakary Foulkes c Connor Esterhuizen b Ottneil Baartman | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 140 | |
| Kyle Jamieson c Ottneil Baartman b Gerald Coetzee | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 144.44 | |
| Ben Sears not out | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 4 | Wides: 4 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 145 | 10 wkts, 18.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Linde | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Gerald Coetzee | 3.5 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 8.1 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 10 |
| Ottneil Baartman | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 |
| Prenelan Subrayen | 3 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 4.3 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Robinson & Katene Clarke | 28 | 15 |
| Tim Robinson & Cleaver | 24 | 17 |
| Nick Kelly & Cleaver | 24 | 18 |
| Nick Kelly & Bevon Jacobs | 12 | 11 |
| Nick Kelly & James Neesham | 7 | 10 |
| Nick Kelly & Cole McConchie | 16 | 9 |
| Josh Clarkson & Cole McConchie | 1 | 3 |
| Josh Clarkson & Zakary Foulkes | 8 | 5 |
| Josh Clarkson & Kyle Jamieson | 14 | 11 |
| Ben Sears & Kyle Jamieson | 11 | 14 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Katene Clarke | 2.3 | 28 |
| 2 | Tim Robinson | 5.2 | 52 |
| 3 | Dane Cleaver | 8.2 | 76 |
| 4 | Bevon Jacobs | 10.1 | 88 |
| 5 | James Neesham | 11.5 | 95 |
| 6 | Nick Kelly | 13.2 | 111 |
| 7 | Cole McConchie | 13.5 | 112 |
| 8 | Zakary Foulkes | 14.4 | 120 |
| 9 | Josh Clarkson | 16.3 | 134 |
| 10 | Kyle Jamieson | 18.5 | 145 |
Match Info
| Match | New Zealand vs South Africa |
|---|---|
| Series | South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026 |
| Time | 22-Mar-2026 11:45 AM |
| Venue | Sky Stadium |
| 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 22-Mar-2026 in South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026. The match will be played at Sky Stadium 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 Sky Stadium 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 22-Mar-2026 to find out the answer!
