NZ vs SA 1st T20I T20I 2026 Live Score & Updates
New Zealand vs South Africa
1st T20IBay Oval, Mount Maunganui15 Mar 2026
NZNew Zealand
91/10(14.3)
SASouth Africa
93/3(16.4)
Match Info
New Zealand vs South Africa
Date
Sunday 15 Mar, 6:15 AM
Venue
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Broadcast
Fancode, Fancode
Toss
New Zealand elected to bat
Team Comparison
NZ
VS away team
SA
VS away team
10
Matches played
10
50%
Win
80%
220
Average Score
271
362
Highest Overs
425
138
Lowest Score
145
Head to Head
(Last 9 matches)NZTeam Form
2nd Match, SA vs AUS
South Africa won by an inning and 31 runs
1st Match, SA vs AUS
Australia won by 214 runs
3rd Match, SA vs AUS
Australia won by 45 runs (DLS Method)
2nd Match, SA vs AUS
South Africa won by 32 runs
1st Match, SA vs AUS
South Africa won by 67 runs
Weather & Pitch Report
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Clear
Pitch Condition: Average
The pitch at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui is balanced and conducive to high scores, featuring a flat, hard surface that provides consistent pace and reliable bounce, benefiting batsmen. Fast bowlers might find some early movement with the new ball. Overall, the pitch tends to favour the chasing team. The average score in T20I matches at this venue is approximately 167.
Pace vs Spin
(Last 10 matches)
Pace
55 Wkt
Spin
45 Wkt
WICKETS
Venue Stats
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Avg 1st Inns
174
Avg 2nd Inns
142
Highest Total
by NS-W
242-6
Lowest Total
by NZ
91-10
Highest Chased
by NZ
224-6
Lowest Defended
by NS-W
138-10
Frequently Asked Questions
The match is being played at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, Mount Maunganui.
New Zealand elected to bat
South Africa won by 7 wickets
New Zealand: 91/10 (14.3 overs) South Africa: 93/3 (16.4 overs)
SA won by 7 wickets
You can watch this match on Fancode and stream it on Fancode.
The pitch condition is Average. The pitch at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui is balanced and conducive to high scores, featuring a flat, hard surface that provides consistent pace and reliable bounce, benefiting batsmen. Fast bowlers might find some early movement with the new ball. Overall, the pitch tends to favour the chasing team. The average score in T20I matches at this venue is approximately 167.
The weather is Clear.
The average first innings score at this venue is 167 runs.
In 9 previous meetings, NZ have won 6 and SA have won 3.