NZ vs SA 2nd T20I Preview: Free Live Streaming, Pitch & Weather Report, Head-to-Head | South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026
The runners-up of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, New Zealand, are hosting South Africa for a five-match T20I series. The Kiwis played an amazing brand of cricket in the recently concluded T20 World Cup, qualifying for the final after five years, beating the Proteas in the semi-final, and ultimately losing to India.
The Black Caps made two sides for this tour, hosting the Proteas with a relatively new side. Though their captain, Mitchell Santner, has been there for the first three T20Is, Tom Latham will take charge for the last two T20Is.
The hosts lost the first T20I by 7 wickets as South Africa chased down the target of just 91 runs in 16.4 overs. The Kiwis will look to come back in the 2nd T20I, which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 17. The majority of the T20 World Cup players have been rested, as some of them will be joining in the Indian Premier League in a few weeks.
NZ vs SA 2nd T20I Match Preview:
Date and Venue:
The Seddon Park in Hamilton will host the 2nd T20I match of the five-match T20I series between New Zealand and South Africa on Tuesday, March 17. The match is scheduled to start at 11:45 AM IST.
Squads:
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (C), Katene Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver (WK), Devon Conway (WK), Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Tom Latham (WK), Jayden Lennox, Cole McConchie, Jimmy Neesham, Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi.
South Africa: Keshav Maharaj (C), Ottneil Baartman, Wiaan Mulder, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen, Dian Forrester, Jordan Hermann, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Nqobani Mokoena, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla, Prenelan Subrayen, and Jason Smith.
NZ vs SA Probable XIs:
Both teams are with their second-string squad in this series, as many players who were part of the T20 World Cup 2026 have been rested, or they have joined the IPL side training sessions, as the competition is just a few weeks away. New Zealand will bring in a new side for the last two T20Is.
New Zealand Playing XI: Devon Conway, Tom Latham (wk), Tim Robinson, Nick Kelly, Bevon Jacobs, Mitchell Santner (C), Jimmy Neesham, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears, Zak Foulkes, Lockie Ferguson
South Africa Playing XI:Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen, Jordan Hermann, Jason Smith, Dian Forrester, Rubin Hermann, Wiaan Mulder, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj (C), Gerald Coetzee, Ottneil Baartman.
NZ vs SA 2nd T20I Key Battles:
Devon Conway vs Gerald Coetzee
Devon Conway has not found his form. The Southpaw was dismissed cheaply in the first T20I match. He lost his place on the main side and is still struggling to score runs. Conway failed in the T20I series against India despite getting chances.
Gerald Coetzee would be looking for early wickets in the second game as well, just like he did in the first game. The speedster has been one of the most experienced pacers in the line-up at present. His battle with Conway will continue as he picked the batter's wicket in the first game.
Jason Smith vs Lockie Ferguson
Jason Smith has one of the most improved batters for South Africa; his power hitting improved, and he showcased it in the SA 20. This has been the reason he was also a part of the South Africa squad for the T20 World Cup. However, he did not have a good outing in the first T20I game. His contest with Lockie Ferguson will be an interesting one.
Bevon Jacobs vs Keshav Maharaj
Bevon Jacobs has been a hard-hitting middle-order batter for the Kiwis. He has struck over 150 and has played 6 T20Is for the Black Caps, though his average has been poor in international cricket; however, he has been a good player of T20 cricket, scoring seven fifties in the format.
Keshav Maharaj, who has been appointed as the captain, will be a good matchup against Jacobs. The experienced campaigner will be looking to pick up the wickets of Jacobs in the middle overs so that he does not hurt the visiting side with his power hitting.
NZ vs SA 2nd T20I Key Players:
New Zealand:Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears.
South Africa: Tony de Zorzi, Gerald Coetzee, Ottneil Baartman, Keshav Maharaj.
NZ vs SA Free Live Streaming in India, Live Telecast
TV Rights in India: The NZ vs SA match will be live on TV, as Sony Sports Network has acquired broadcasting rights.
Live Streaming Platform in India: Fans can watch the match on mobile and laptops through OTTs via the Fancode app and Sony Liv app.
When will the NZ vs SA match take place?The 2nd T20I fixture is set to be played on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Where will the match be played?The NZ vs SA will be played at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
How to live stream the match between NZ vs SA on mobile online? The matches of the series will be live-streamed on the Fancode app or website. Fans can watch the match on mobile and laptops through the SonyLIV app as well.
NZ vs SA, 2nd T20I Weather Report, Pitch Report of Seddon Park, Hamilton
NZ vs SA Weather Report of Hamilton:
The weather in Hamilton will be very chilly as the temperature is hovering around -7 to -4 degree celcius. There is no chance of rain, but there will be snow showers ahead of the game, and the sun will not be out, with the weather expected to be cloudy.
NZ vs SA Pitch Report of Hamilton:
Seddon Park in Hamilton has a well-grassed, balanced surface that favours batters because of its good bounce and pace, allowing for big scores. With 65-meter borders, it is a high-scoring venue, with T20I averages of 158. It benefits stroke-players while also assisting quick bowlers in the early stages. The spinners can come into play for some overs.
NZ vs SA T20I Head-to-Head Records:
New Zealand and South Africa have met each other in 21 T20Is. The Proteas have the upper hand, winning 13 of those matches against the Black Caps. The Kiwis have won only 8 games so far. The home side would like to close the margin after today's loss.
| Stats | Matches | NZ Won | SA Won | NR | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| In T20 World Cups | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 ODI | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
NZ vs SA Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics
New Zealand and South Africa have always produced some exciting encounters. The Proteas have completely dominated the Kiwis in this format. In the T20 World Cups, also in five meetings, the Kiwis have only once beaten South Africa, which came in the latest edition at Eden Gardens in the semi-final of the competition, as New Zealand won by 9 wickets.
NZ vs SA Head-to-Head Records: Last Five Matches
In the last five meetings between these two sides, New Zealand has the upper hand, winning three games, and South Africa has won two. The Kiwis would like to extend the margin and win games, dominating in the upcoming matches.
NZ vs SA Head-to-Head Records- Result of the last five games:
New Zealand vs South Africa – South Africa won by 7 wickets, Mount Maunganui, Mar 15, 2026
New Zealand vs South Africa – New Zealand won by 9 wickets, Eden Gardens, Mar 4, 2026
New Zealand vs South Africa – South Africa won by 7 wickets, Ahmedabad, Feb 14, 2026
New Zealand vs South Africa – New Zealand won by 3 runs, Harare, Jul 26, 2025
New Zealand vs South Africa – New Zealand won by 7 wickets, Harare, Jul 22, 2025
NZ vs SA- Conclusion:
The New Zealand and South Africa series is just a warm-up for certain cricketers, who will be featuring in the IPL. This series is more of taking a look at the youngsters and second string side strength.
Though the Black Caps lost the first game, they will be looking to win the next game and keep the series in their hand. The next match will be an exciting one for the fans as there is a high-scoring game awaiting with the kind of pitch and the smaller size of the ground.
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