NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction: 4th T20, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report – South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026
Match Preview
New Zealand is set to face South Africa in the 4th T20 match of the South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026 at Sky Stadium, Wellington, on Sunday, March 22. New Zealand’s performance was excellent in the last match. Chasing the total of 137 runs, they achieved the target in 16.2 overs and won the game by 8 wickets. Tom Latham performed well with the bat and scored 63 runs, while Devon Conway scored 39 off just 26 balls. Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Santner and Ben Sears performed well in the bowling department as they took two wickets each.
On the other hand, batting first, South Africa did not get a good start, and their top order completely flopped. Although George Linde played a good innings of 23 runs in the middle order, the rest of the batsmen failed while Lutho Sipamla and Keshav Maharaj took one wicket each. New Zealand, leading the series 2-1, will aim to seal the series with a win here, while South Africa will fight to force a decider in the fifth match.
Match Information
Match: New Zealand vs South Africa, 4th T20I
Series: South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026
Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Time: 11:45 AM IST
Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington
Pitch Report
The surface at Sky Stadium in Wellington is generally well-balanced but tends to favour batters slightly. It provides true bounce for strokeplay while offering some assistance to fast bowlers because of the cool, windy weather. Early in the game, pacers might see slight movement with the new ball, but overall, the conditions favour batters throughout the match. In T20 matches, teams often score around 162.
Average 1st Innings Score: 164
Pitch Condition: Average
Weather Report
Conditions: Clear
Probable Playing XI
New Zealand
Tim Robinson NF Kelly B Jacobs Mitchell Santner (C) James Neesham CE McConchie Tom Latham Devon Conway KA Jamieson LH Ferguson Ben Sears Bench: D Cleaver, Katene Clarke, JA Clarkson, Ish Sodhi, Zak Foulkes, Nathan Smith, Jayden Lennox
South Africa
Wiaan Mulder Connor Esterhuizen D Forrester G Coetzee T de Zorzi JF Smith N Mokoena GF Linde RA Herman KA Maharaj (C) L Sipamla Bench: Jordan Hermann, OEG Baartman, P Subrayen, Andile Simelane
Injury News
No injury updates have been reported so far. Any changes will be updated closer to the match.
Captain Picks
Connor Esterhuizen (SA)
Connor Esterhuizen is a brilliant top-order batter who has performed well recently. Moreover, he has scored 68 runs in the last three games. South African fans will be expecting a good performance from him in this match.
George Linde (SA)
George Linde is an excellent all-rounder who has played many outstanding innings for his team. He scored 86 runs and took 4 wickets as well in the last 6 games.
Top Picks
Mitchell Santner (NZ)
Santner has performed outstandingly in the recent past. He has taken two wickets in the last game. Moreover, he also scored 138 runs in the last 10 games.
Devon Conway (NZ)
Devon Conway is a top-class batter. He has performed outstandingly well in recent times and scored 39 runs in the previous game.
Budget Picks
Ben Sears (NZ)
Ben Sears is a brilliant T20 fast bowler. He took 5 wickets in the last three games.
Tom Latham (NZ)
Tom Latham is a top-class T20 batter. He scored 63 runs in the previous game.
Players to Avoid
Dian Forrester (SA) Nick Kelly (NZ)
Mega League
Wicketkeepers: Dane Cleaver, Tom Latham
Batters: Tony de Zorzi, Jason Smith, Bevon Jacobs
All-Rounders: George Linde, Cole McConchie, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Kyle Jamieson
Head-to-Head Team
Wicketkeepers: Tom Latham
Batters: Jason Smith, Bevon Jacobs
All-Rounders: George Linde, James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Ben Sears
Match Prediction
Winner: South Africa
FAQs- NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction
1. Who will win the NZ vs SA 4th T20 match?
South Africa are slightly favored to win the 4th T20, but New Zealand’s strong performance in the last match makes this a closely contested game.
2. What are the best Dream11 captain picks for NZ vs SA 4th T20?
George Linde is a top captaincy choice due to his all-round abilities, while Mitchell Santner is another excellent option for fantasy teams.
3. Who are the best vice-captain options for NZ vs SA?
Devon Conway and Tom Latham are strong vice-captain picks after their solid performances with the bat in the previous match.
4. What is the pitch report for Sky Stadium, Wellington?
The pitch is balanced and slightly favors batters. Pacers can get some early movement due to windy conditions, but overall, it supports good scoring with an average first-innings total of around 164.
5. Are there any injury updates for NZ vs SA 4th T20?
There are no confirmed injury updates for either New Zealand or South Africa ahead of the 4th T20 match.
Disclaimer
This article is intended for informational purposes related to free fantasy contests only. BJ Sp dortsoes not promote or facilitate paid contests and fully complies with the Indian Government’s Gaming Regulation Bill, 2025.
GT vs CSK Dream11 Prediction, Match 66, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates
ENG-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction, 1st T20I, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for New Zealand Women tour of England 2026
KKR vs MI Dream11 Prediction, Match 65, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates
RR vs LSG Dream11 Prediction, Match 64, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update
