New Zealand vs South Africa, 1st T20I at Mount Maunganu

South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026
completed
South Africa won by 7 wickets
91/10 (14.3)
93/3 (16.4)
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17 OV1126
16 OV100410
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14 OV000010

Match Info

NZ vs SA

Match: SANZ 2026: New Zealand vs South Africa - 1st T20I

Date: Mar 15 2026

Time: 1:00 pm IST (07:30 GMT)

Venue: Bay Oval

Status: South Africa won by 7 wickets (with 20 balls remaining)

Umpires: Chris Brown, Wayne Knights

TV Umpire: Kim Cotton

Match Referee: Dave Gilbert

Series: South Africa tour of New Zealand

Venue StatsBay Oval

10Matches
Win Bat first50%
Win Bowl first40%
Avg 1st Inns
189
Avg 2nd Inns
157
Highest Total264
Lowest Total91
Highest Successful Chase223
Team Form
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Head to HeadLast 5 matches
3 - 2
NZ
NZ
154/8 (20 ov)
South Africa won by 33 runs
WSA
SA
187/4 (20 ov)
NZ
NZ
145/10 (18.5 ov)
South Africa won by 19 runs
WSA
SA
164/5 (20 ov)
NZ
NZW
137/2 (16.2 ov)
New Zealand won by 8 wickets (with 22 balls remaining)
SA
SA
136/9 (20 ov)
NZ
NZW
175/6 (20 ov)
New Zealand won by 68 runs
SA
SA
107/10 (15.3 ov)
NZ
NZW
173/1 (12.5 ov)
New Zealand won by 9 wickets (with 43 balls remaining)
SA
SA
169/8 (20 ov)

Team Comparison

New Zealand
NZNew Zealand
South Africa
SASouth Africa
10Matches Played10
6Matches Won4
60%Win %40%
154Avg Score150
180Highest Score187
91Lowest Score93
Scoring Breakdown
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