NZ vs SA T20I Series 2026: New Zealand vs South Africa Series Date, Time, Venue and Live Streaming Details

The New Zealand national cricket team and the South Africa national cricket team are set to face each other in a five-match Twenty20 International series beginning March 15. The tour will feature men's and women's matches running alongside each other, adding extra excitement for fans following both teams.

The T20I series between the men's sides will be played on March 15, 17, 20, 22 and 25. Both teams will view the contest as an important step toward rebuilding momentum after the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

New Zealand enter the series after finishing as runners-up in the global tournament, where they lost the final to India. South Africa, meanwhile, saw their campaign end in the first semi-final. With the next major T20 event still two years away, the upcoming series offers both teams an opportunity to test new combinations and strengthen their squads.

FAQs: New Zealand vs South Africa T20I series

• When will the New Zealand vs South Africa 1st T20I be played?

The opening match of the series will take place on Sunday, March 15.

• What time will the New Zealand vs South Africa 1st T20I start in India?

The match is scheduled to begin at 11:45 AM IST.

• Where will the first T20I between New Zealand and South Africa be played?

The opening game will be held at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.

• Where can fans watch the New Zealand vs South Africa T20I series on TV in India?

The matches will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network.

• Where can the New Zealand vs South Africa 1st T20I be streamed online in India?

Live streaming will be available on SonyLIV and FanCode via their apps and websites.

• When will the other matches of the T20I series be played?

The remaining matches are scheduled for March 17, March 20, March 22 and March 25.

Squads

New Zealand: Mitchell Santner, Katene Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Tom Latham, Jayden Lennox, Cole McConchie, Jimmy Neesham, Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi.

South Africa: Keshav Maharaj (captain), Ottneil Baartman, Wiaan Mulder, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen, Dian Forrester, Jordan Hermann, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Nqobani Mokoena, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla, Prenelan Subrayen, Jason Smith.