NZ vs SA Head to Head Records (Source: @ICC/x.com)
After wrapping up the T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa and New Zealand returned to international action in a five-match T20I series. The two sides will clash in the second T20I on March 17. The Seddon Park, Hamilton, is all set to host the clash live from 11:45 AM (IST).
In the first match of the ongoing series, the cricket world witnessed the pure Protea domination as they thrived on the Kiwi soil. While batting first, New Zealand’s batting lineup faltered against South Africa’s lethal bowling attack.
Nqobani Mokoena, Gerald Coetzee, Otteneil Baartman, and captain Keshav Maharaj’s dominant bowling outplayed the home side. New Zealand failed to make an impact as their first innings ended on just 91 runs.
Chasing down the small total was not a difficult start as Protea batters shone even after an early slump. With Connor Esterhuizen and Dian Forrester’s unbeaten 45 and 16 runs, they chased down the total in just 17 overs and registered a dominating 7-wicket victory.
After that, New Zealand is hungry for a win, and South Africa is determined to keep the domination alive. Before the match goes live, let’s take a look at the head-to-head records between New Zealand and South Africa.
NZ vs SA Head-to-Head Records (Overall)
Criteria | New Zealand | South Africa |
Matches Played | 144 | 144 |
Matches Won | 42 | 81 |
Matches Lost | 81 | 42 |
NR/Tied | 5 | 5 |
Draw | 16 | 16 |
NZ vs SA Head-To-Head Records in T20Is
Criteria | New Zealand | South Africa |
Matches Played | 21 | 21 |
Matches Won | 8 | 13 |
Matches Lost | 8 | 13 |
NR/Tied | 0/0 | 0/0 |
NZ vs SA Highest Team Total In T20I
In the history of New Zealand vs South Africa face-offs in the T20Is, the highest team total remained 185/6. Facing New Zealand in a lone T20I match, South Africa smashed a run feast in 2017.
New Zealand vs South Africa Lowest Team Total in T20Is
In 2012, New Zealand were bowled out in just 86 runs while facing South Africa. That has been their lowest score in the NZ vs SA Head to Head Records.
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New Zealand vs South Africa Highest Individual Score in T20Is
In 2012, Richard Levi played an unbeaten knock of 117 runs in 51 balls against New Zealand, and that is still the highest score in the NZ vs SA Head to Head Records.
New Zealand vs South Africa Best Bowling Figures in T20Is
In 2017, Imran Tahir secured a fifer and registered a remarkable spell of 5/24 against South Africa. That is the best bowling spell in their T20I head-to-head history.
Most Run In New Zealand vs South Africa in T20Is
Martin Guptill scored the most runs in New Zealand vs South Africa T20Is. In 10 matches, he scored 424 runs with one century and two half-centuries.
Most Wickets in New Zealand vs South Africa T20Is
Morne Morkel is the highest wicket-taker of the NZ vs SA Head to Head Records as he secured 10 wickets in nine matches with an economy rate of 8.34.
Top Run Scorer of the last New Zealand vs South Africa T20Is
In the last T20I series between New Zealand and South Africa, Tim Seifert ended up being the top run scorer. In five innings, he scored 196 runs.
Top Wicket Taker of the last New Zealand vs South Africa in T20Is
Matt Henry was the leading wicket taker when New Zealand and South Africa locked horns in a T20I series last time. In just four innings, he took 10 wickets.
New Zealand vs South Africa T20I Form (Last 5 Match Win/Loss Record)
Teams | Form |
New Zealand | L, L, W, L, W |
South Africa | W, L, W, W, W |
Conclusion
In the last match, the cricket world saw South Africa’s outstanding domination in the shortest format. Historically, Proteas have always gained an edge over New Zealand in the T20Is.
In 21 face-offs in the shortest format, South Africa secured 13 victories and New Zealand registered eight victories. With South Africa already taking an early lead in the series and New Zealand eager to bounce back, fans are expecting a thrilling contest.
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