NZ vs SA Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win the 3rd T20I?

New Zealand will face South Africa in the third T20I of the South tour of New Zealand 2026, held at Eden Park, Auckland. After facing defeat in the opening match, the Black Caps made a strong comeback in the second T20I, winning by 68 runs and levelling the series 1-1. They batted first and posted a total of 175 runs in 20 overs. Devon Conway scored 60 runs off 49 balls, while Josh Clarkson scored a quick-fire 26 runs off just 9 balls.

In reply, South Africa failed to chase the target and were bowled out for just 107 runs in 15.3 overs. In the bowling department, Lockie Ferguson and Ben Sears each took three wickets and successfully defended the target.

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NZ vs SA Match Details

• Match: New Zealand vs South Africa, 3rd T20I

• Date: 20th March 2026

• Time: 11.45 AM IST

• Venue: Eden Park, Auckland 

• Live Streaming: Fancode 

NZ vs SA Weather Report

Pitch Report - Eden Park

In Auckland, Eden Park utilises a drop-in pitch that tends to be favourable to batting, with excellent bounce and bounce-back, and a flat surface that is ideal for aggressive stroke-play.

• Win Batting First: 52%

• Win Bowling First: 48%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 175

• Average 2nd Innings: 158

NZ vs SA Recent Form

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

• NZ Wins - 6

• SA Wins - 4

Top Batters to Watch – NZ vs SA

• Connor Esterhuizen (SA): 52 runs in this series 

• Devon Conway (NZ): 61 runs in this series 

• Mitchell Santner (NZ): 35 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – NZ vs SA

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

• Lockie Ferguson (NZ): 3 wickets in this series 

• Mitchell Santner (NZ): 3 wickets in this series 

NZ vs SA Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If SA bats first

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 165-170

• Match Result: NZ to win

Scenario 2: If NZ Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 175–185

• 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 

Tony de Zorzi, Dian Forrester, Connor Esterhuizen, Jason Smith, George Linde, Rubin Hermann, Wiaan Mulder, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj (C), Nqobani Mokoena, Ottneil Baartman.

New Zealand 

Tim Robinson, Nick Kelly, Mitchell Santner (C), Devon Conway, Tom Latham (wk), Ben Sears, Josh Clarkson, Kyle Jamieson, Jimmy Neesham, Cole McConchie, Lockie Ferguson. 

Why New Zealand is the favourite

• Excellent pace bowling 

• Strong middle-order

• Recent form is excellent 

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 3rd T20I. The likes of Tim Robinson, Mitchell Santner and Lockie Ferguson will be key players to watch out for.