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 |
Connor Esterhuizen
SA
|
111.8 |
| 2 |
Bevon Jacobs
NZ
|
64.6 |
| 3 |
Wiaan Mulder
SA
|
61.8 |
| 4 |
Zakary Foulkes
NZ
|
60.2 |
| 5 |
Gerald Coetzee
SA
|
57.3 |
| 6 |
Josh Clarkson
NZ
|
55.2 |
| 7 |
Ben Sears
NZ
|
52.7 |
| 8 |
Ottneil Baartman
SA
|
48.6 |
| 9 |
Rubin Hermann
SA
|
38.5 |
| 10 |
Dian Forrester
SA
|
36.2 |
| 11 |
Tim Robinson
NZ
|
34.6 |
| 12 |
Dane Cleaver
NZ
|
33.4 |
| 13 |
James Neesham
NZ
|
31.4 |
| 14 |
Keshav Maharaj
SA
|
16.8 |
| 15 |
Nick Kelly
NZ
|
14.0 |
| 16 |
Prenelan Subrayen
SA
|
13.7 |
| 17 |
Tony de Zorzi
SA
|
13.2 |
| 18 |
Kyle Jamieson
NZ
|
12.0 |
| 19 |
George Linde
SA
|
9.7 |
| 20 |
Cole McConchie
NZ
|
8.1 |
| 21 |
Katene Clarke
NZ
|
1.5 |
| 22 |
Jason Smith
SA
|
0.5 |
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 33 runs in T20I 2026 at Hagley Oval on 25 March 2026. Connor Esterhuizen top-scored with 75 off 33 balls and Gerald Coetzee took 2/21.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Zealand vs South Africa?
South Africa won by 33 runs.
When and where was New Zealand vs South Africa played?
New Zealand vs South Africa was played at Hagley Oval, Christchurch on Wednesday 25 March 2026, in T20I 2026.
What were the final scores in New Zealand vs South Africa?
New Zealand scored 154/8 in 20 overs. South Africa scored 187/4 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in New Zealand vs South Africa?
Connor Esterhuizen was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 112/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was named Player of the Match in New Zealand vs South Africa?
Connor Esterhuizen was named Player of the Match.
Who was the top run-scorer in New Zealand vs South Africa?
Connor Esterhuizen top-scored with 75 off 33 balls.
Who took the most wickets in New Zealand vs South Africa?
Gerald Coetzee took 2/21 in 4 overs.
Who played in New Zealand vs South Africa?
New Zealand XI: Katene Clarke, Tim Robinson, Dane Cleaver (wk), Nick Kelly, Bevon Jacobs, James Neesham (c), Josh Clarkson, Cole McConchie, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears. South Africa XI: Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, Rubin Hermann, Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Dian Forrester, Jason Smith, George Linde, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj (c), Prenelan Subrayen, Ottneil Baartman.