Just days after suffering in heartbreak in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, the runners-up, New Zealand, are set to host South Africa in a five-match T20I series. The tour, which will be played alongside the women’s tour, will commence on March 15 in Mount Maunganui with the final match set to be held on March 25 in Christchurch.
The series will be played across iconic venues, including Bay Oval, Seddon Park, Eden Park, Sky Stadium, and Hagley Oval, attracting global attention. Moreover, South Africa will look to challenge New Zealand’s strong home record in T20Is, while the Black Caps aim to capitalize on home conditions and crowd support. As the tour kicks off, in this article, we have aimed to provide all relevant details around the series.
New Zealand vs South Africa T20Is: All you need to know
NZ vs SA T20I series schedule
| Date | Match Details | Timing (IST) | Venue |
| March 15, 2026 | 1st T20I | 11:45 am | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
| March 17, 2026 | 2nd T20I | 11:45 am | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| March 20, 2026 | 3rd T20I | 11:45 am | Eden Park, Auckland |
| March 22, 2026 | 4th T20I | 11:45 am | Sky Stadium, Wellington |
| March 25, 2026 | 5th T20I | 11:45 am | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
NZ vs SA squads
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner, Katene Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Tom Latham, Jayden Lennox, Cole McConchie, Jimmy Neesham, Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi.
South Africa: Keshav Maharaj (Captain), Ottneil Baartman, Wiaan Mulder, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen, Dian Forrester, Jordan Hermann, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Nqobani Mokoena, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla, Prenelan Subrayen, and Jason Smith.
New Zealand vs South Africa T20I series: Live Streaming and Telecast details
The broadcast and live streaming details haven’t been confirmed yet, but seeing the past scenarios, the upcoming five-match T20I series will be available on Sky Sports in New Zealand, whereas the coverage will be available on SuperSport channels in South Africa.
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