South Africa National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match: New Zealand will look to continue their dominance and move closer to a series win when they face South Africa in the fourth T20I at the Sky Stadium in Wellington on Sunday, March 22, 2026. The Black Caps currently lead the five-match series 2-1, having bounced back strongly after losing the opening game. Wins in Hamilton and Auckland have put the hosts in control, while South Africa are seeking a comeback to stay alive in the contest.
New Zealand will be led by Tom Latham, who has taken over captaincy duties from Mitchell Santner.
Santner, along with key players such as Lockie Ferguson, Devon Conway and Kyle Jamieson, has left the squad to join their respective Indian Premier League franchises.
Match Details
- Match:New Zealand vs South Africa, 4th T20I,
- Series: South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026
- Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
- Time: 7:15 PM local (6:15 AM GMT)
- Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington
Pitch Report and Weather Forecast
The Wellington surface is expected to favor batters, offering true bounce and pace. High-scoring matches are common at the venue, although windy conditions could assist seamers early on.
Weather conditions are forecast to be clear, with temperatures around 15 degrees Celsius and no rain expected.
Squads
New Zealand Squad: Tom Latham(w/c), Tim Robinson, Nick Kelly, Bevon Jacobs, Katene D Clarke, Dane Cleaver, James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears, Josh Clarkson, Jayden Lennox, Zakary Foulkes
South Africa Squad: Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, Connor Esterhuizen(w), Jason Smith, Rubin Hermann, Dian Forrester, George Linde, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj(c), Nqobani Mokoena, Lutho Sipamla, Prenelan Subrayen, Ottneil Baartman, Andile Simelane
New Zealand (probable XI): Tom Latham (captain, wicketkeeper), Katene Clarke, Tim Robinson, Nick Kelly, Bevon Jacobs, James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Josh Clarkson/Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears, Jayden Lennox/Zak Foulkes.
South Africa (probable XI): Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, Connor Esterhuizen (wicketkeeper), Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Dian Forrester, George Linde, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj (captain), 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