New Zealand will face South Africa in the second T20I of the South tour of New Zealand 2026, which will be played at Seddon Park, Hamilton. South Africa has taken a 1-0 lead in the series after a 7-wicket victory in the first game at Bay Oval. New Zealand batting first and were bowled out at just 91 runs in 14.3 overs. Nqobani Mokoena took three wickets, while Gerald Coetzee and Ottneil Baartman each took two wickets.

In reply, South Africa comfortably chased the target in 16.4 overs with the loss of three wickets. Debutant Connor Esterhuizen was the standout performer for the African team, scored 45 runs off 45 balls and helped his team to chase the target.

Also Read: NZ-W vs SA-W Today Match Prediction - Who Will Win the 2nd T20I?

NZ vs SA Match Details

• Match: New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd T20I

• Date: 17th March 2026

• Time: 11.45 AM IST

• Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton 

• Live Streaming: Fancode 

NZ vs SA Weather Report

Pitch Report - Seddon Park

The Seddon Park in Hamilton is recognised as a balanced surface, but it is generally favoured by batters. However, fast bowlers can also get some early swing from this surface.

• Win Batting First: 57%

• Win Bowling First: 43%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 180

• Average 2nd Innings: 165

NZ vs SA Recent Form

NZ vs SA Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 T20I)

• NZ Wins - 5

• SA Wins - 5

Top Batters to Watch – NZ vs SA

• Connor Esterhuizen (SA): 45 runs in this series 

• James Neesham (NZ): 26 runs in this series 

• Cole McConchie (NZ): 15 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – NZ vs SA

• Nqobani Mokoena (SA): 3 wickets in this series 

• Gerald Coetzee (NZ): 2 wickets in this series 

• Keshav Maharaj (SA): 2 wickets in this series 

NZ vs SA Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If SA bats first

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 165-175

• Match Result: NZ to win

Scenario 2: If NZ Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–55

• Predicted Total: 175–180

• Match Result: NZ to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

NZ vs SA Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa 

Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen, Dian Forrester, Jordan Hermann, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Nqobani Mokoena.

New Zealand 

Tim Robinson, Bevon Jacobs, Tom Latham, Nick Kelly, Cole McConchie, James Neesham, Zakary Foulkes, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Kyle Jamieson, Devon Conway. 

Why New Zealand is the favourite

• Good bowling unit 

• Strong top-order

• Excellent recent form

NZ vs SA Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our NZ vs SA today match prediction, New Zealand are the favourites to win the 2nd T20I. The likes of Tom Latham, Mitchell Santner and Zak Foulkes will be key players to watch out for.