The T20 World Cup was barely over, and yet New Zealand and South Africa are at it again. Only this time, the semi-final edge from Kolkata gives way to a five-match bilateral series in New Zealand, one that begins a fresh cycle and gives both teams a chance to test their depth before the next global push.
The squads, though, will not look quite the same. A number of World Cup names are missing, and that changes the flavour of the contest. For New Zealand, this is another look at their next line of white-ball talent. For South Africa, it is a chance to blood fresh faces while getting Tony de Zorzi back in the mix after injury. Gerald Coetzee and Ottneil Baartman are also included after the World Cup snub.
New Zealand vs South Africa: Series information
- Series: New Zealand vs South Africa, 5-match men’s T20I series.
- Start date: The series begins on March 15, 2026.
- Venues: Bay Oval (Mount Maunganui/Tauranga), Seddon Park (Hamilton), Eden Park (Auckland), Sky Stadium (Wellington), Hagley Oval (Christchurch).
- Match time in India: The men’s matches are scheduled to start at 11:45 AM IST.
- Captains: Mitchell Santner (NZ), Keshav Maharaj (SA)
New Zealand vs South Africa T20I series live streaming & TV broadcast details
| Country | TV Broadcast | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Sony Sports Network | FanCode app and website, SonyLIV app |
| New Zealand | TVNZ 1, Sport Nation | TVNZ+, The Alternative Commentary Collective |
| South Africa | SuperSport Grandstand (Channel 201) | SuperSport |
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports | TNT Sports platforms |
New Zealand vs South Africa T20I series schedule
| Match | Date | Day | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | March 15, 2026 | Sunday | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | 11:45 AM |
| 2nd T20I | March 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 11:45 AM |
| 3rd T20I | March 20, 2026 | Friday | Eden Park, Auckland | 11:45 AM |
| 4th T20I | March 22, 2026 | Sunday | Sky Stadium, Wellington | 11:45 AM |
| 5th T20I | March 25, 2026 | Wednesday | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 11:45 AM |
New Zealand vs South Africa Squads
New Zealand
Devon Conway (w), 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, Katene D Clarke, Jayden Lennox, Zakary Foulkes
South Africa
Tony de Zorzi, Jason Smith, Jordan Hermann, George Linde, Wiaan Mulder, Connor Esterhuizen (w), Prenelan Subrayen, Dian Forrester, Gerald Coetzee, Ottneil Baartman, Keshav Maharaj (c), Lutho Sipamla, Rubin Hermann, Andile Simelane, Nqobani Mokoena
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