The New Zealand Women’s National Cricket Team prepare to take on the South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team in a five match T20I series. Both teams will be eager to make a strong start in the shortest format before the action moves to the ODI series later in the tour. Each and every T20I match is very crucial for both the teams considering the T20 World Cup this year. Teams will be looking forward to sharpening their skills and gaining valuable experience.
New Zealand will be looking to take advantage of home conditions and continue their strong record against South Africa. The hosts have historically enjoyed success in this rivalry, especially in the T20I format. However, South Africa arrive with a competitive squad and will be aiming to challenge the hosts and improve their record in the head-to-head battle.
Head-to-Head (T20Is):
- Total Matches Played – 17
- New Zealand Wins – 12
- South Africa Wins – 4
Squads:
New Zealand Women’s Cricket Team
Amelia Kerr (C), Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Flora Devonshire, Isabella Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp, Lea Tahuhu
South Africa Women’s Cricket Team
Nadine de Klerk, Tazmin Brits, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Karabo Meso, Kayla Reyneke, Dane van Niekerk, Chloe Tryon, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt, Sinalo Jafta
Where to Watch: New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women – 1st T20I
Date: March 15, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 7:15 AM IST
Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Broadcast & Live Streaming Details:
India: FanCode, Sony Sports TEN Network
New Zealand: Sky Go app, Sky Sports Now
South Africa: SuperSport
Fixtures:
1st T20I – March 15: Bay Oval – 7:15 AM IST
2nd T20I – March 17: Seddon Park – 7:15 AM IST
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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