NZ vs SA 2nd T20I takes place on March 17 at Seddon Park, Hamilton. These two sides met in the T20 World Cup semi-final recently, and New Zealand came out on top.
But this series has been a different story. New Zealand were bundled out for 91 in the first match, and South Africa chased it down in 16.4 overs. Esterhuizen walked in and hit an unbeaten 45. Game over.
South Africa lead 13-8 in T20Is and are clearly the better side right now. The match starts at 19:15 local time (11:45 AM IST).
NZ vs SA 2nd T20I Match Details
Key match information at a glance.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | NZ vs SA, 2nd T20I |
| Date | March 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| Time | 19:15 Local / 11:45 AM IST |
| Umpires | Chris Brown, Shaun Haig |
| Match Referee | Dave Gilbert |
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction 2nd T20I
NZ vs SA 2nd T20I Pitch Report — Seddon ark, Hamilton
Batting first is the smarter call at this ground.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
| Best Suited To | Pace bowlers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 170 |
| Chasing Win % | 33% |
- Teams batting first average 170 here
- Chasing sides win just 33% of the time
- Pace bowlers get the most from this surface
- A total close to or above 170 puts serious pressure on the side chasing
NZ vs SA 2nd T20I Weather Report — Hamilton
Clear skies and no interruptions expected at Seddon Park tonight.
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Conditions | Clear and Sunny |
| Temperature | 25°C |
| Weather Disruption Risk | Low |
NZ vs SA Head-to-Head Record
South Africa has dominated this rivalry across formats, and the T20I record backs that up clearly.
Source – ESPNcricinfo
Overall Head-to-Head
| Criteria | New Zealand | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 144 | 144 |
| Won | 42 | 81 |
| Lost | 81 | 42 |
| NR/Tied | 5 | 5 |
| Drawn | 16 | 16 |
T20I Head-to-Head
| Criteria | New Zealand | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 21 | 21 |
| Won | 8 | 13 |
| Lost | 13 | 8 |
| NR/Tied | 0 | 0 |
Last 5 T20I Meetings
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | South Africa won by 7 wickets (20 balls remaining) |
| Mar 04, 2026 | New Zealand won by 9 wickets (43 balls remaining) |
| Feb 14, 2026 | South Africa won by 7 wickets (17 balls remaining) |
| Jul 26, 2025 | New Zealand won by 3 runs |
| Jul 22, 2025 | New Zealand won by 7 wickets (25 balls remaining) |
NZ vs SA T20I Notable Records
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest Team Total | 185/6 by South Africa (2017) |
| Lowest Team Total | 86 by New Zealand (2012) |
| Highest Individual Score | 117* by Richard Levi(SA) off 51 balls (2012) |
| Best Bowling Figures | 5/24 by Imran Tahir (SA, 2017) |
| Most Runs Overall | Martin Guptill (NZ) — 424 runs in 10 matches |
| Most Wickets Overall | Morne Morkel (SA) — 10 wickets in 9 matches (Econ: 8.34) |
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Key Players to Watch — NZ vs SA 2nd T20I
Top performers from both sides, based on recent form, are coming into this match.
| Player | Team | Role | M | Runs/Wkts | Avg | Econ/SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Santner | NZ | Batter | 9 | 135 runs | 33.75 | SR: 131.06 |
| Cole McConchie | NZ | Batter | 5 | 60 runs | 30.00 | SR: 130.43 |
| George Linde | SA | Batter | 5 | 47 runs | 47.00 | SR: 156.66 |
| Keshav Maharaj | SA | Bowler | 8 | 8 wkts | — | Econ: 8.96 |
| Lockie Ferguson | NZ | Bowler | 7 | 6 wkts | — | Econ: 9.97 |
| James Neesham | NZ | Bowler | 6 | 6 wkts | — | Econ: 10.65 |
