South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026 | 25-Mar-2026 11:45 AM | Hagley Oval
RSA 187/4 (20)
NZ 154/8 (20)
South Africa won by 33 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Jamieson* | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Zakary Foulkes | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Coetzee* | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 3 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 9.33 |
Last Wicket:James Neesham c Connor Esterhuizen b Mulder 24(24) - 149/8 in 19.1 ov.
New Zealand vs South Africa
South Africa — Innings 1 (187/4 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony de Zorzi lbw b Zakary Foulkes | 12 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 85.71 | |
| Wiaan Mulder c James Neesham b Josh Clarkson | 31 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 106.9 | |
| Rubin Hermann c Nick Kelly b Ben Sears | 39 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 125.81 | |
| Connor Esterhuizen (wk) c James Neesham b Ben Sears | 75 | 33 | 5 | 6 | 227.27 | |
| Dian Forrester not out | 21 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 161.54 | |
| Jason Smith not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 4 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 187 | 4 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | George Linde, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj (c), Prenelan Subrayen, Ottneil Baartman | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Jamieson | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 10.8 |
| Zakary Foulkes | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Ben Sears | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.2 |
| Cole McConchie | 4 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 12 |
| James Neesham | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Josh Clarkson | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| de Zorzi & Mulder | 21 | 22 |
| Rubin Hermann & Mulder | 55 | 39 |
| Rubin Hermann & Connor Esterhuizen | 49 | 30 |
| Dian Forrester & Connor Esterhuizen | 61 | 27 |
| Dian Forrester & Jason Smith | 1 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony de Zorzi | 3.4 | 21 |
| 2 | Wiaan Mulder | 10.1 | 76 |
| 3 | Rubin Hermann | 15.1 | 125 |
| 4 | Connor Esterhuizen | 19.4 | 186 |
New Zealand — Innings 2 (154/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katene Clarke c Connor Esterhuizen b Mulder | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Tim Robinson run out (Jason Smith/Connor Esterhuizen) | 25 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 125 | |
| Dane Cleaver (wk) c Jason Smith b Ottneil Baartman | 22 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 129.41 | |
| Nick Kelly b Keshav Maharaj | 14 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 | |
| Bevon Jacobs c Dian Forrester b Ottneil Baartman | 36 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 189.47 | |
| James Neesham (c) c Connor Esterhuizen b Mulder | 24 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 100 | |
| Josh Clarkson c Tony de Zorzi b Gerald Coetzee | 13 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 130 | |
| Cole McConchie c Mulder b Gerald Coetzee | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Zakary Foulkes not out | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 | |
| Kyle Jamieson not out | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 5 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 154 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Ben Sears | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Coetzee | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.2 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 3 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 9.3 |
| George Linde | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Ottneil Baartman | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.2 |
| Prenelan Subrayen | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 3 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 11.7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Katene Clarke & Tim Robinson | 11 | 9 |
| Cleaver & Tim Robinson | 35 | 25 |
| Nick Kelly & Tim Robinson | 15 | 19 |
| Nick Kelly & Bevon Jacobs | 7 | 9 |
| James Neesham & Bevon Jacobs | 52 | 32 |
| James Neesham & Josh Clarkson | 22 | 16 |
| James Neesham & Cole McConchie | 2 | 3 |
| James Neesham & Zakary Foulkes | 4 | 2 |
| Kyle Jamieson & Zakary Foulkes | 5 | 5 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Katene Clarke | 1.3 | 11 |
| 2 | Dane Cleaver | 5.4 | 46 |
| 3 | Tim Robinson | 8.5 | 62 |
| 4 | Nick Kelly | 10.2 | 69 |
| 5 | Bevon Jacobs | 15.4 | 121 |
| 6 | Josh Clarkson | 18.2 | 143 |
| 7 | Cole McConchie | 18.5 | 145 |
| 8 | James Neesham | 19.1 | 149 |
Match Info
| Match | New Zealand vs South Africa |
|---|---|
| Series | South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026 |
| Time | 25-Mar-2026 11:45 AM |
| Venue | Hagley 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 25-Mar-2026 in South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026. The match will be played at Hagley 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 Hagley 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 25-Mar-2026 to find out the answer!
