New Zealand vs South Africa - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2010
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 13 H2H matches (2007–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (NZ perspective)
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Season Comparison
Current Standings
NZ
W1 L2
SA
W1 L2
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Top Performers in H2H
From 13 H2H matches
Kensington Oval
Bridgetown, Barbados
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Sep 2023). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR vs GAW 13 Sep 2026 | 99/10 (18.1) | 100/4 (14.5) | 199 |
| BR vs JK 16 Sep 2026 | 144/6 (20) | 145/1 (14.1) | 289 |
| GAW vs ABF 18 Sep 2026 | 76/10 (15) | 77/1 (5.2) | 153 |
| JK vs GAW 18 Sep 2026 | 206/4 (20) | 207/5 (19.4) | 413 |
| ABF vs JK 20 Sep 2026 | 170/9 (20) | 173/2 (16.4) | 343 |
NZ at Kensington Oval
Top Scorer
Daniel Vettori
48 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Ian Butler
3 wkts
SA at Kensington Oval
Top Scorer
Jacques Kallis
76 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Morne Morkel
8 wkts
Hit Rates
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Top Batters (Recent)
Top Bowlers (Recent)
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Top Bowlers (Recent)
New Zealand
Playing XI in this match
South Africa
Playing XI in this match
South Africa · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacques Kallis | c Tim Southee b Jacob Oram | 31 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 119.23 |
| Graeme Smith (c) | c Martin Guptill b Tim Southee | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Herschelle Gibbs | c Brendon McCullum b Nathan McCullum | 30 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 125 |
| AB de Villiers | not out | 47* | 39 | 1 | 2 | 120.51 |
| Albie Morkel | run out (Gareth Hopkins) | 40 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 222.22 |
| Mark Boucher (wk) | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
New Zealand · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan McCullum | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Shane Bond | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Southee | 3 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Oram | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 7.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Vettori (c) | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 5.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Styris | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
New Zealand · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendon McCullum | c Herschelle Gibbs b Charl Langeveldt | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Jesse Ryder | c AB de Villiers b Johan Botha | 33 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 117.86 |
| Martin Guptill | c Albie Morkel b Johan Botha | 18 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 94.74 |
| Ross Taylor | c Herschelle Gibbs b Morne Morkel | 19 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 118.75 |
| Scott Styris | c Herschelle Gibbs b Charl Langeveldt | 13 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 108.33 |
| Gareth Hopkins (wk) | c Dale Steyn b Morne Morkel | 18 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 138.46 |
| Jacob Oram | lbw b Dale Steyn | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan McCullum | not out | 26* | 17 | 3 | 1 | 152.94 |
| Daniel Vettori (c) | not out | 10* | 10 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charl Langeveldt | 4 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 9.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Dale Steyn | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 2 | 1 |
| Morne Morkel | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.75 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacques Kallis | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Johan Botha | 3 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 7.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Albie Morkel | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nathan McCullum
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Albie Morkel
SA
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Morne Morkel
SA
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Johan Botha
SA
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Jacques Kallis
SA
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
AB de Villiers
SA
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Charl Langeveldt
SA
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Jesse Ryder
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Herschelle Gibbs
SA
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Jacob Oram
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Gareth Hopkins
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Daniel Vettori
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Dale Steyn
SA
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Scott Styris
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Ross Taylor
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Martin Guptill
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Graeme Smith
SA
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Tim Southee
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Shane Bond
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Brendon McCullum
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Mark Boucher
SA
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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New Zealand vs South Africa: who played
South Africa won by 13 runs in T20 World Cup 2010 at Kensington Oval on 6 May 2010. AB de Villiers top-scored with 47 off 39 balls and Johan Botha took 2/23.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in New Zealand vs South Africa?
New Zealand XI: Brendon McCullum, Jesse Ryder, Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Scott Styris, Gareth Hopkins (wk), Jacob Oram, Nathan McCullum, Daniel Vettori (c), Shane Bond, Tim Southee. South Africa XI: Jacques Kallis, Graeme Smith (c), Herschelle Gibbs, AB de Villiers, Albie Morkel, Mark Boucher (wk), Jean-Paul Duminy, Charl Langeveldt, Johan Botha, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel.
Who won New Zealand vs South Africa?
South Africa won by 13 runs.
When and where was New Zealand vs South Africa played?
New Zealand vs South Africa was played at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown on Thursday 6 May 2010, in T20 World Cup 2010.
What were the final scores in New Zealand vs South Africa?
New Zealand scored 157/7 in 20 overs. South Africa scored 170/4 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in New Zealand vs South Africa?
Nathan McCullum was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in New Zealand vs South Africa?
AB de Villiers top-scored with 47 off 39 balls.
Who took the most wickets in New Zealand vs South Africa?
Johan Botha took 2/23 in 3 overs.