NZ vs SA T20I Series: Date, Match Time, Broadcast and Live Streaming details

The heels are new ICC Men’s T20 World Cupwhere both teams experienced the highs and heartaches of knockout cricket, New Zealand and South Africa continue their rivalry in the five-match T20I series. This opening clash at the picturesque Bay Oval marks the start of a new World Cup era, with both sides blooding new talent alongside seasoned campaigners.

The background of this series is unavoidable. New Zealand reached the World Cup final only to fall to India, while South Africa’s dominant unbeaten run was halted by the Black Caps themselves in a clinical semi-final performance.

New Zealand will look to put their recent defeat behind them, with the Black Caps resting stalwarts Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips. Mitchell Santner leads a squad that combines World Cup experience with homegrown luminaries such as Tim Robinson and Nathan Smith.

The Proteas has opted for a significant overhaul. With the big stars rested, Keshav Maharaj captains a side that features five wicketless players. They will be hungry for revenge after their semi-final exit just 10 days ago.

New Zealand 2026 South Africa tour: T20I fixtures

• 1st T20I: 15 March 2026, Gulf Oval, Mt Maunganui, 11:45 IST / 06:15 GMT / 19:15 Local
• 2nd T20I: 17 March 2026, Seddon Park, Hamilton, 11:45 IST / 06:15 GMT / 19:15 Local
• 3rd T20I: 20 March 2026, Eden Park, Auckland, 11:45 IST / 06:15 GMT / 19:15 Local
• 4th T20I: 22 March 2026, Sky Stadium, Wellington, 11:45 IST / 06:15 GMT / 19:15 Local
• 5th T20I: 25 March 2026, Hagley Oval, Christchurch, 11:45 IST / 06:15 GMT / 19:15 PM Local

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Teams:

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 Simmann, N. Hermanen.

New Zealand: Devon Conway (week), 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, Kate D Clarke, Jakar D.

Stream and Live Streaming details

• India: Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV app
• New Zealand: Sky Sports, TVNZ+
• South Africa: SuperSport

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