New Zealand National Cricket Team vs South AfricaNational Cricket Team Match: New Zealand will look to bounce back when they face South Africa in the second T20 International of the five-match series at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The hosts suffered a heavy defeat in the opening match, where they were bowled out for just 91 runs before South Africa comfortably chased the target to secure a seven-wicket victory.
Despite the disappointing start, New Zealand will hope to respond strongly in Hamilton and level the series. Both teams are fielding largely second-string squads, as several senior players have been rested following the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, while a number of players are preparing to join their franchises ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League season. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is set to lead the side in the first three matches before Tom Latham takes over for the final two games.
South Africa, meanwhile, will aim to build on their momentum after a dominant performance in the series opener. Led by Keshav Maharaj, the Proteas’ relatively inexperienced squad impressed with a disciplined bowling display and a composed chase, and they will be eager to extend their lead to 2-0 in Hamilton.
Match Details
Match: New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd T20I
Series: South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Time: 7:15 PM Local Time | 6:15 AM GMT | 11:45 AM IST
Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton
Weather Forecast
Weather conditions for Tuesday’s match are expected to be mild to cool, with temperatures ranging between 10 and 24 degrees Celsius and no rain forecast.
Pitch report
The pitch at Seddon Park is generally considered favorable for batters due to its true bounce and relatively short boundaries of around 65 meters. While the surface supports stroke play, fast bowlers can also benefit from hitting the deck hard.
A total of 13 T20 internationals have been played at the venue, with teams batting first winning eight matches and teams chasing winning five. The average first-innings score is around 158, though totals above 190 are often competitive on this ground.
Squads:
South Africa Squad: Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen(w), Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Dian Forrester, Jordan Hermann, George Linde, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj(c), Nqobani Mokoena, Ottneil Baartman, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla, Wiaan Mulder, Prenelan Subrayen
New Zealand Squad: Devon Conway, Tom Latham(w), Tim Robinson, Nick Kelly, Katene D Clarke, Mitchell Santner(c), James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Lockie Ferguson, Dane Cleaver, Jayden Lennox
Probable XIs
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Tom Latham (wk), Josh Clarkson, Nick Kelly, Mitchell Santner (c), James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Zakary Foulkes, Lockie Ferguson, and Kyle Jamieson.
South Africa: Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen, Jordan Hermann/Wiaan Mulder, Jason Smith, Rubin Hermann (wk), Dian Forrester, George Linde, Nqobani Mokoena, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj (c), and Ottneil Baartman..
Broadcast and Live Streaming
In India, the match will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on SonyLIV, FanCode, and Amazon Prime Video