New Zealand (NZ) take on South Africa (SA) in the third T20I at Eden Park, Auckland, on Friday, March 20.
The series is intriguingly poised at 1-1. The Proteas won the first T20I in Mount Maunganui by seven wickets on Sunday, March 15. The Kiwis were bowled out for just 91 before South Africa chased the paltry target with 20 balls to spare.
The Black Caps bounced back strongly in the second T20I in Hamilton on Tuesday. They posted 175/6 before dismissing the touring side for just 107 in 15.3 overs. The team that wins the third T20I would get into a fantastic position in the five-match series.
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NZ vs SA Match Details
| Match | New Zealand vs South Africa, 3rd T20I, South Africa’s tour of New Zealand |
| Date & Time (IST) | Friday, March 20, 11:45 AM |
| Venue | Eden Park, Auckland |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming Details | Click here to watch New Zealand vs South Africa Live Stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH) |
Eden Park, Auckland Pitch Report
Eden Park in Auckland is expected to provide a good batting track. The small boundaries lead to even the mishits going the distance. Sometimes, the pitch gets slower as the match progresses. However, in a T20I clash, expect the surface to remain the same for 40 overs.
NZ vs SA Head to Head T20I Record
| Matches Played | 22 |
| Won by NZ | 9 |
| Won by SA | 13 |
| Tied / No Results | 0 |
| First-ever Fixture | October 21, 2005 (NZ Won) |
| Most Recent Fixture | March 17, 2026 (NZ Won) |
NZ vs SA Predicted Playing XIs
New Zealand (NZ):
Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Tom Latham (WK), Nick Kelly, Mitchell Santner (C), James Neesham, Josh Clarkson, Cole McConchie, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears.
South Africa (SA):
Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen, Wiaan Mulder, Jason Smith, Rubin Hermann (WK), Dian Forrester, George Linde, Nqobani Mokoena, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj (C), Ottneil Baartman.
NZ vs SA Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Devon Conway
Devon Conway sat on the bench for the entirety of the T20 World Cup as Tim Seifert and Finn Allen were firing on all cylinders at the top. The left-handed batter was dismissed cheaply in the first T20I but bounced back strongly in the second with a 49-ball 60. He would look to continue from where he left off in Hamilton.
Probable Best Bowler: Lockie Ferguson
Lockie Ferguson missed the first T20I but came back for the second and bowled a thrilling spell. In 3.3 overs, he bagged three wickets and conceded just 16 runs. The right-arm seamer looked in fine rhythm and would want to continue in the same vein on Friday.
Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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