New Zealand vs South Africa Scorecard · T20I 2026
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 |
Mitchell Santner
NZ
|
87.6 |
| 2 |
Gerald Coetzee
SA
|
64.0 |
| 3 |
Connor Esterhuizen
SA
|
52.5 |
| 4 |
James Neesham
NZ
|
45.0 |
| 5 |
Cole McConchie
NZ
|
41.9 |
| 6 |
Ottneil Baartman
SA
|
38.3 |
| 7 |
Keshav Maharaj
SA
|
35.7 |
| 8 |
Nqobani Mokoena
SA
|
32.4 |
| 9 |
Zakary Foulkes
NZ
|
29.7 |
| 10 |
Dian Forrester
SA
|
22.0 |
| 11 |
Kyle Jamieson
NZ
|
19.7 |
| 12 |
Bevon Jacobs
NZ
|
18.8 |
| 13 |
Jason Smith
SA
|
14.2 |
| 14 |
Rubin Hermann
SA
|
11.8 |
| 15 |
Tom Latham
NZ
|
11.0 |
| 16 |
Tim Robinson
NZ
|
8.7 |
| 17 |
Ben Sears
NZ
|
8.0 |
| 18 |
Tony de Zorzi
SA
|
2.2 |
| 19 |
Nick Kelly
NZ
|
1.7 |
| 20 |
Devon Conway
NZ
|
0.8 |
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.
New Zealand vs South Africa: result and key facts
South Africa won by 7 wickets (with 20 balls remaining) in T20I 2026 at Bay Oval on 15 March 2026. Connor Esterhuizen top-scored with 45 off 48 balls and Nqobani Mokoena took 3/26.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Zealand vs South Africa?
South Africa won by 7 wickets (with 20 balls remaining).
When and where was New Zealand vs South Africa played?
New Zealand vs South Africa was played at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganu on Sunday 15 March 2026, in T20I 2026.
What were the final scores in New Zealand vs South Africa?
New Zealand scored 91/10 in 14.3 overs. South Africa scored 93/3 in 16.4 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in New Zealand vs South Africa?
Mitchell Santner was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 88/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in New Zealand vs South Africa?
Connor Esterhuizen top-scored with 45 off 48 balls.
Who took the most wickets in New Zealand vs South Africa?
Nqobani Mokoena took 3/26 in 3.3 overs.
Who played in New Zealand vs South Africa?
New Zealand XI: Devon Conway, Tom Latham (wk), Tim Robinson, Nick Kelly, Bevon Jacobs, Mitchell Santner (c), James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears. South Africa XI: Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Dian Forrester, Jordan Hermann, George Linde, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj (c), Nqobani Mokoena, Ottneil Baartman.