The white-ball bilateral fireworks between two rising powerhouses, hosts New Zealand and South Africa, have ignited with edge-of-the-seat drama, and this comprehensive guide reveals exactly where to watch the pivotal 3rd T20I live from Eden Park, Auckland, on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 7:15 AM IST.
It kicked off with New Zealand flexing home muscle at Mount Maunganui on March 15, dismantling South Africa by a whopping 80 runs. Laura Wolvaardt’s side fired back in Hamilton on March 17, clawing to series parity (1-1) via an 18-run thriller, fueled by under-19 skipper Kayla Reyneke’s heroic blitz 28* off just 9 balls in a match-defining back-end surge. Now, Auckland’s blockbuster stage awaits, promising spin-assisted pitches, short boundaries, and balmy 22°C partly sunny weather, promising to deliver a cracker of a contest.
Head-to-Head (T20Is):
- Total Matches Played – 19
- New Zealand Wins – 13
- South Africa Wins – 5
- N/R – 1
Even though the previous head-to-head record suggests a clear upper hand for the home side. However, putting the ongoing series and the Proteas recent resurgence at the international level into context, the battles have been a lot closer than ever. Laura Wolvaart’s South Africa has levelled the five-match T20I series 1-1 (winning the 2nd one by 18 runs), heading into the 3rd T20I at Auckland.
Squads:
New Zealand Women’s Cricket Team
Amelia Kerr (C), Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Flora Devonshire, Isabella Gaze (WK), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp, Lea Tahuhu
South Africa Women’s Cricket Team
Laura Wolvaardt (C), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso (WK), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon
Where to Watch: New Zealand Vs South Africa 3rd T20I:
Date – March 20, 2026 (Friday)
Time – 7:15 AM IST
Venue – Eden Park, Auckland
Broadcasting and Live Streaming Details:
India – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV, Fancode
New Zealand – Sky Go app, Sky Sports Now, TV NZ 1, TV NZ+
South Africa – SuperSport
New Zealand Vs South Africa Fixtures:
1st T20I: March 15: Bay Oval – New Zealand won by 80 runs
2nd T20I: March 17: Seddon Park – South Africa won by 18 runs
3rd T20I: March 20: Eden Park – 7:15 AM IST
4th T20I: March 22: Sky Stadium – 7:15 AM IST
5th T20I: March 25: Hagley Oval – 7:15 AM IST
1st ODI: March 29: Hagley Oval – 3:30 AM IST
2nd ODI: April 1: Basin Reserve – 6:30 AM IST
3rd ODI: April 4: Basin Reserve – 6:30 AM IST
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