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NZ vs SA Match Preview

Following the end of the ICC T20 World Cup, the runners-up, New Zealand, will host South Africa for a five-match T20I series. The tournament's first T20I could be played at Mount Maunganui's Bay Oval on March 15th at 11:45 AM. Both teams have rested key players from their World Cup squads. New Zealand enters the series following a heartbreaking loss to India in the ICC WT20 Final. South Africa has also rested key players from its World Cup squad. 

NZ vs SA Match Details

New Zealand vs South Africa – 1st T20I Match, South Africa of New Zealand tour 2025

Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui  

Date & Time: 15th March 2026 at 11:45 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ vs SA Venue Stats 

Avg 1st inn score186
Avg 2nd inn score174
Win% batting 1st39
Win% batting 2nd61

NZ vs SA Pitch Report

The pitch at Bay Oval, for the T20Is is balanced but batting-friendly, with good pace, true bounce, and shorter boundaries that aid stroke play. 

NZ vs SA Weather Report

The weather prediction for the game day in Mount Maunganui predicts clear skies and bright sun. The outside temperature will likely hover around 20-17°C.

NZ vs SA Last Five Matches

SA ( South Africa)
L W W W W
NZ (New Zealand)
L W L W W

NZ vs SA Head-to-Head Stats

 Matches PlayedNZ WonSA WonTieNR
Overall2081200
Last 553200

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: NZ vs SA Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win the 1st T20I?

NZ vs SA Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen, Rubin Hermann (wk), George Linde, Andile Simelane, Prenelan Subrayen, Keshav Maharaj (c), Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Lutho Sipamla, Wiaan Mulder

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Devon Conway (wk), Josh Clarkson, Tim Robinson, Bevon Jacobs, Mitchell Santner (C), Cole McConchie, James Neesham, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, Zak Foulkes

Topmost Picks for NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

  • Tim Robinson – Tim Robinson scored 561 runs in 24 T20Is played in the past two years at a strike rate of 138.86, including a century and two half-centuries.
  • Cole McConchie – Cole McConchie played four games at the World Cup, scoring 45 runs and taking two wickets in the semi-final.

Top Picks – South Africa

  • Connor Esterhuizen – Connor Esterhuizen will make his debut, having scored 166 runs for the Paarl Royals in the recent SA20.
  • Ottneil Baartman – He was the leading wicket-taker in SA20, taking 20 wickets for Paarl Royals in 9 games.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for NZ vs SA Dream11 Team:

Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen, Mitchell Santner(VC), Cole McConchie, James Neesham, Wiaan Mulder(C), Ben Sears, Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee

NZ vs SA

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Tim Robinson, Wiaan Mulder

Vice-captain – Mitchell Santner, Connor Esterhuizen

Wicketkeeper – Devon Conway

NZ vs SA Probable Winners:

With both teams missing their starting lineups, the match favors the home team, New Zealand. Ish Sodhi has 14 wickets from 11 games here. New Zealand will rely on its recent achievements at the ICC World Twenty20. We anticipate that New Zealand will take down South Africa. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.

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NZ-W vs SA-W Match Preview

The New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women T20I match is set to take place on Sunday, March 15th, at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. This is the first of three T20I matches between the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup finalists. South Africa Women will embark on a three-week tour of New Zealand for a set of white-ball cricket matches, including three T20Is and three ODIs. This series will take place alongside the men's games. These would be some of the key bits of T20I action for the two sides ahead of the scheduled ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England.

NZ-W vs SA-W Match Details

New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women – 1st T20I Match, South Africa Women of New Zealand Women tour 2025

Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui  

Date & Time: 15th March 2026 at 07:15 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ-W vs SA-W Venue Stats 

Avg 1st inn score156
Avg 2nd inn score144
Win% batting 1st39
Win% batting 2nd61

NZ-W vs SA-W Pitch Report

The pitch at Bay Oval, for the T20Is is balanced but batting-friendly, with good pace, true bounce, and shorter boundaries that aid stroke play. 

NZ-W vs SA-W Weather Report

The weather prediction for the game day in Mount Maunganui predicts clear skies and bright sun. The outside temperature will likely hover around 20-17°C.

NZ-W vs SA-W Last Five Matches

SA-W ( South Africa Women)
L W W W W
NZ-W (New Zealand Women)
W W W L L

NZ-W vs SA-W Head-to-Head Stats

 Matches PlayedNZ-W WonSA-W WonTieNR
Overall73103
Last 553101

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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NZ-W vs SA-W Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa Women Probable Playing XIs

Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt (C), Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba

New Zealand Women Probable Playing XIs

Isabella Gaze (WK), Suzie Bates, Brooke Halliday, Sophie Devine, Maddy Green, Jess Kerr, Amelia Kerr (C), Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Kayley Knight, Lea Tahuhu

Topmost Picks for NZ-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand Women

  • Amelia Kerr – Skipper Amelia Kerr leads a well-balanced squad. The 25-year-old has played before 91 T20Is for the Blackcaps, scoring 1636 runs at a strike rate of 114.65 and taking 99 wickets at an economy of 6.05.
  • Lea Tahuhu – She has been an important member of the team, having played 98 T20Is for the Kiwis and taking 95 wickets.

Top Picks – South Africa Women

  • Laura Wolvaardt – Skipper Laura Wolvaardt is the team's star. The 26-year-old captain has already played 88 T20I matches, where she has scored 2337 runs.
  • Ayabonga Khaka – Ayabonga Khaka leads the South African women's pace bowling attack. The 33-year-old pacer took 62 wickets in 75 matches, with an economy rate of 6.79.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for NZ-W vs SA-W Dream11 Team:

Isabella Gaze, Suzie Bates, Laura Wolvaardt, Brooke Halliday, Sophie Devine, Sune Luus, Amelia Kerr(C), Nadine de Klerk(VC), Chloe Tryon, Lea Tahuhu, Nonkululeko Mlaba

NZ vs SA

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Amelia Kerr, Laura Wolvaardt

Vice-captain – Nadine de Klerk, Sophie Devine

Wicketkeeper – Isabella Gaze

NZ-W vs SA-W Probable Winners:

New Zealand women are slight favorites at home. They enter with perfect momentum, having swept Zimbabwe 6-0, led by skipper Amelia Kerr (1636 runs and 99 wickets) and returning players Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine. South Africa is determined to win after losing the final in 2024, thanks to Laura Wolvaardt and strong spin, but New Zealand's form and home advantage should prevail. So, support New Zealand to win. Considering the team combination, New Zealand Women is expected to win this match.

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