New Zealand vs South Africa - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2026
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Based on 13 H2H matches (2007–2026)
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NZ
Rating: 247
SA
Rating: 243
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Connor Esterhuizen
SA
Sixes (1+)
Ben Sears
NZ
Wickets (1+)
Zakary Foulkes
NZ
Wickets (1+)
Devon Conway
NZ
Catches (1+)
Connor Esterhuizen
SA
Catches (1+)
Daryl Mitchell
NZ
Sixes (1+)
George Linde
SA
Fours (2+)
Tony de Zorzi
SA
Fours (2+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 13 H2H matches
Bay Oval
Mount Maunganu, New Zealand
Based on the last 10 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2018). 5 rain-affected matches excluded.
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NZ at Bay Oval
Top Scorer
Tim Seifert
208 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Jacob Duffy
14 wkts
SA at Bay Oval
Top Scorer
Connor Esterhuizen
45 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Nqobani Mokoena
3 wkts
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New Zealand
Playing XI in this match
South Africa
Playing XI in this match
New Zealand · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Conway | c Tony de Zorzi b Gerald Coetzee | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Tom Latham (wk) | lbw b Gerald Coetzee | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Tim Robinson | c George Linde b Ottneil Baartman | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Nick Kelly | b Ottneil Baartman | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Bevon Jacobs | run out (Rubin Hermann) | 10 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 142.86 |
| Mitchell Santner (c) | b Keshav Maharaj | 15 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 78.95 |
| James Neesham | c Connor Esterhuizen b Nqobani Mokoena | 26 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 123.81 |
| Cole McConchie | c Rubin Hermann b Nqobani Mokoena | 15 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 136.36 |
| Zakary Foulkes | c Connor Esterhuizen b Nqobani Mokoena | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Kyle Jamieson | b Keshav Maharaj | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Ben Sears | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Coetzee | 3 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 4.67 | 2 | 0 |
| Nqobani Mokoena | 3.3 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 7.88 | 2 | 0 |
| Ottneil Baartman | 3 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 7.33 | 2 | 0 |
| Keshav Maharaj (c) | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Dian Forrester | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony de Zorzi | c Bevon Jacobs b Zakary Foulkes | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Connor Esterhuizen (wk) | not out | 45* | 48 | 2 | 2 | 93.75 |
| Rubin Hermann | c Tom Latham b Kyle Jamieson | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 116.67 |
| Jason Smith | st Tom Latham b Mitchell Santner | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Dian Forrester | not out | 16* | 25 | 1 | 0 | 64 |
New Zealand · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Jamieson | 3.4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 8.24 | 2 | 1 |
| Zakary Foulkes | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Sears | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Mitchell Santner (c) | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole McConchie | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6 | 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 |
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.
South Africa Win 1st T20I in New Zealand: Coetzee Stars at Bay Oval
South Africa got their T20I series in New Zealand off to a winning start at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on Sunday, 15 March, bowling the hosts out for just 91 and then knocking off the target with 20 balls to spare.
New Zealand Innings – 91 All Out
New Zealand’s top order caved dramatically. Devon Conway fell for 1, Tom Latham for 7, and the hosts were 21/4 inside 4 overs. Gerald Coetzee ripped through the top order with 2/14 from 3 overs. Nqobani Mokoena finished with 3/26 and Ottneil Baartman chipped in with 2/22. Only James Neesham (26 off 21) and Mitchell Santner (15 off 19) offered any resistance as New Zealand were dismissed for 91 in 14.3 overs.
South Africa Chase – 93/3
South Africa got the job done comfortably despite losing three wickets. Connor Esterhuizen (45 not out off 48) and Dian Forrester (16 not out) saw them to the target in the 17th over. Santner bowled impressively in defeat – 1/8 from 4 overs at an economy of 2 – but South Africa never looked like losing.
Statz Ratings
Santner (78.6) topped the Statz Rating leaderboard despite being on the losing side – a measure of his bowling economy and what little he could do with the bat. Coetzee (60.6) and Esterhuizen (47.0) were the standout performers for the visitors.
| Rank | Player | Team | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Santner | New Zealand | 78.6 |
| 2 | Gerald Coetzee | South Africa | 60.6 |
| 3 | Connor Esterhuizen | South Africa | 47.0 |
| 4 | James Neesham | New Zealand | 34.2 |
| 5 | Ottneil Baartman | South Africa | 32.4 |
Statz Ratings powered by Statz Cricket – combining batting impact, bowling effectiveness, and contextual factors on a 0-100 scale.
New Zealand vs South Africa: who played
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 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.
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.