After their semi-final clash, New Zealand and South Africa will be up against each other in a T20I series. New Zealand will host the Proteas right after the T20 World Cup.
Here’s all you need to know about South Africa’s tour of New Zealand 2026.
When does the New Zealand vs South Africa T20I series 2026 start?
The T20I series begins on March 15. Mount Maunganui will host the first T20I at 7:15 PM local time (11:45 AM IST).
How many matches are in the series?
The T20I series comprises five matches.
Which venues will host the matches?
Apart from Mount Maunganui, Hamilton, Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch will host matches.
Here are the venues:
- Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
- Eden Park, Auckland
- Hagley Oval, Christchurch
- Seddon Park, Hamilton
- Sky Stadium, Wellington
What’s the complete schedule for the New Zealand vs South Africa T20I series 2026?
After the first T20I, both teams will travel to Hamilton for the second game on March 17. The third T20I is on March 20 in Auckland.
Wellington will host the third match on March 22, while the series will conclude on March 25 in Christchurch.
South Africa Tour of New Zealand 2026: T20I Series Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local/IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2026 | NZ vs SA, 1st T20I | Mount Maunganui | 7:15 PM/11:45 AM |
| March 17, 2026 | NZ vs SA, 2nd T20I | Hamilton | 7:15 PM/11:45 AM |
| March 20, 2026 | NZ vs SA, 3rd T20I | Auckland | 7:15 PM/11:45 AM |
| March 22, 2026 | NZ vs SA, 4th T20I | Wellington | 7:15 PM/11:45 AM |
| March 25, 2026 | NZ vs SA, 5th T20I | Christchurch | 7:15 PM/11:45 AM |
Ongoing & Upcoming Series Schedule:
India’s Domestic Cricket Schedule 2025-26
Australia Schedule for 2025-26 Home Season
New Zealand Schedule for 2025-26 Home Season
World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 Full Schedule
India’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Schedule
India Women’s Tour of Australia 2026: Schedule
Indian Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
Indian Women’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
Australia Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
England Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
South Africa Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
New Zealand Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
Pakistan Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
India’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
Australia’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
South Africa’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
What are the squads?
South Africa were the first to reveal their touring party. Keshav Maharaj leads the Proteas in the absence of Aiden Markram.
Most of the players from the T20 World Cup squad have been rested. That has opened up spots for many new faces.
Connor Esterhuizen, Dian Forrester, Jordan Hermann, Eathan Bosch and Nqobani Mokoena are in line to make their T20I debuts. There’s some experience in the pace attack, with Ottneil Baartman and Gerald Coetzee returning in the mix.
South Africa’s T20I Squad vs New Zealand
Keshav Maharaj (c), Ottneil Baartman, Eathan Bosch, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen, Dian Forrester, Jordan Hermann, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Nqobani Mokoena, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla, Prenelan Subrayen, and Jason Smith
New Zealand haven’t yet named their squad.
Where to watch the New Zealand vs South Africa T20I series 2026?
Sony Sports Network will broadcast the New Zealand vs South Africa series on its TV channels in India. The matches will also be available for livestreaming on Sony Liv.
In New Zealand, TVNZ+ and TVNZ1 will telecast the series. And the South African viewers can tune in to SuperSport.
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