NZ vs SA T20I Series: Date, match time, telecast and live streaming details

fresh from the heels of ICC Men’s T20 World CupWhere both teams experienced the highs and lows of knockout cricket, new zealand And South Africa Resume their rivalry in a five-match T20I series. This opening encounter at the picturesque Bay Oval marks the beginning of a new World Cup cycle, with both sides blooding experienced campaigners as well as new talent.

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

New Zealand will be looking to move on from their last defeat, with the Black Caps resting stalwarts like Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips. Mitchell Santner leads a team that blends World Cup experience with domestic stalwarts like Tim Robinson and Nathan Smith.

The Proteas have opted for a significant change. With the senior stars rested, Keshav Maharaj captains the team with five uncapped players. They will be hungry for revenge after being eliminated from the semi-finals just 10 days ago.

South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026: T20 schedule

• 1st T20I: March 15, 2026, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, 11:45 am IST / 06:15 am GMT / 07:15 pm local
• 2nd T20I: March 17, 2026, Seddon Park, Hamilton, 11:45am IST / 06:15am GMT / 07:15pm local
• 3rd T20I: March 20, 2026, Eden Park, Auckland, 11:45am IST / 06:15am GMT / 07:15pm local
• 4th T20I: March 22, 2026, Sky Stadium, Wellington, 11:45 am IST / 06:15 am GMT / 07:15 pm local
• 5th T20I: March 25, 2026, Hagley Oval, Christchurch, 11:45 am IST / 06:15 am GMT / 07:15 pm local

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Squad:

South Africa: Tony De Zorzi, Jason Smith, Jordan Harman, George Linde, Wiaan Mulder, Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Prenlan Subramaniam, Diane Forrester, Gerald Coetzee, Otniel Baartman, Keshav Maharaj (captain), Lutho Sipamla, Rubin Harman, Andile Simelane, Nqobani Mokoena.

new zealand: : devon conway (wicketkeeper), Tim Robinson, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Santner (captain), Bevon Jacobs, Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi, Cole McConchie, Dane Cleaver, Nick Kelly, Ben Sears, Katelyn de Klerk, Jayden Lennox, Zachary Foulkes.

Broadcast and Live Streaming Details

• India: Sony Sports Network, Sony Liv App
• New Zealand: Sky Sports, TVNZ+
• South Africa: supersport

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