New Zealand vs South Africa 3rd T20I: New Zealand national cricket team and South Africa national cricket team will battle for the series lead when they meet in the third T20I of their five-match series at Eden Park on Friday, March 20, 2026. The five match series is tied at 1-1 after two one-sided results. South Africa opened the series with a dominant seven-wicket win, bowling New Zealand out for just 91 at Bay Oval before chasing the target comfortably. However, the hosts responded emphatically in Hamilton, posting 175 for 6 and bundling out the Proteas for 107 to secure a 68-run victory.
Weather Forecast and Pitch Report
Overcast conditions are expected in Auckland, with temperatures around 18 degrees Celsius and humidity near 78%.
The Eden Park surface typically offers good bounce and pace, favoring batters, though early assistance for fast bowlers is likely due to grass on the pitch.
Slower deliveries could come into play later in the innings as the ball tends to grip. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bat first.
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, Tom Latham (wk), Tim Robinson, Nick Kelly, Mitchell Santner (c), James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Josh Clarkson, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears.
South Africa: Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Dian Forrester, Wiaan Mulder, George Linde, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj (c), Nqobani Mokoena, 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