New Zealand and South Africa are set to clash in the fourth T20I of the South Africa Tour of New Zealand 2026. The NZ vs SA match will take place at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Sunday, March 21.
New Zealand are currently leading the series 2-1, and they need just one more win to secure the series. South Africa won the first match of the series. Since then, they have lost two matches in a row and are now in a difficult position.
In the third T20I match, South Africa had a poor start and lost 5 wickets for only 46 runs. Lockie Ferguson and Ben Sears bowled very well in the Powerplay overs and put South Africa under pressure early in the innings.
Notably, George Linde was the top performer for South Africa with the bat. He scored 23 runs and tried to hold the innings together. Nqobani Mokoena scored 26 runs in the final overs, hitting one four and three sixes. His late hitting helped South Africa set a target of 137.
During the run chase, Devon Conway and Tom Latham batted very well in the Powerplay overs. Conway scored 39 runs from 26 balls. Latham scored 63 runs from 55 balls with 7 fours and 2 sixes. He remained not out and guided New Zealand to victory in the 17th over with 8 wickets remaining.
This 4th T20I is very important for both teams. South Africa need to win to keep the series alive, while New Zealand have a chance to win the series. Now, let’s take a look at the NZ vs SA Head to Head Records.
NZ vs SA Head-to-Head Records (Overall)
Criteria
New Zealand
South Africa
Matches Played
146
146
Matches Won
44
81
Matches Lost
81
44
NR/Tied
5
5
Draw
16
16
NZ vs SA Head-To-Head Records in T20Is
Criteria
New Zealand
South Africa
Matches Played
23
23
Matches Won
10
13
Matches Lost
13
10
NR/Tied
0/0
0/0
NZ vs SA Highest Team Total In T20I
The highest team total recorded in SA vs NZ T20Is is 185/6, scored by South Africa. This total came during the only T20I played at Auckland on South Africa’s tour of New Zealand in 2017, making it the highest team score.
New Zealand vs South Africa Lowest Team Total in T20Is
The lowest team total in South Africa vs New Zealand T20Is was recorded by New Zealand, who were bowled out for just 86 runs in the 1st T20I at Durban in 2012. South Africa won that match comfortably by 8 wickets.
New Zealand vs South Africa Highest Individual Score in T20Is
The former English-South African batter Richard Levi holds the record for the highest individual score in New Zealand vs South Africa T20I matches. In 2012, Levi scored an unbeaten 117 against New Zealand, leading South Africa to an eight-wicket victory.
New Zealand vs South Africa Best Bowling Figures in T20Is
The best bowling figures in NZ vs SA T20Is were recorded by Imran Tahir, who took 5 wickets for 24 runs. He achieved this impressive bowling performance against New Zealand in a T20I match in 2017, and it remains the best bowling spell in New Zealand vs South Africa head to head records.
Martin Guptill is the leading run-scorer in the T20I head-to-head between New Zealand and South Africa. In 10 matches, he scored 424 runs at an average of 53.00, making him the most successful batter in this rivalry.
Most Wickets in New Zealand vs South Africa T20Is
Morne Morkel holds the record for the most wickets in NZ vs SA T20I history. In nine matches, he picked up 10 wickets with an economy rate of 8.24.
Top Run Scorer of the last New Zealand vs South Africa T20Is
Tim Seifert was the top run-scorer in the most recent T20I series between New Zealand and South Africa. Across five matches, the New Zealand batter scored 196 runs at an average of 49.00.
Top Wicket Taker of the last New Zealand vs South Africa in T20Is
In the last T20I series between New Zealand and South Africa, Matt Henry finished as the highest wicket-taker. He took 10 wickets in four matches with an economy rate of 8.47.
New Zealand vs South Africa T20I Form (Last 5 Match Win/Loss Record)
Teams
Form
New Zealand
W, W, L, L, W
South Africa
L, L, W, L, W
Conclusion
South Africa and New Zealand have played 23 T20I matches against each other. South Africa have won 13 matches, while New Zealand have won 10 matches. This gives South Africa a slight advantage in overall head-to-head records.
In the ongoing NZ vs SA T20I series, New Zealand are leading 2-1 and are very close to winning the series. The next match will decide whether New Zealand seal the series or South Africa make a comeback.
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New Zealand will take South Africa [Source: AFP]
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