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Twenty20 International · South Africa tour of New ZealandSouth Africa v New Zealand: T20I scorecard, 22 Mar 2026
South Africa won by 19 runs. 22 Mar 2026, Sky Stadium, Wellington, Wellington.
Result
Runs per over- Sky Stadium, Wellington, Wellington
South Africa: runs per over New Zealand: runs per over
South Africa innings
164/5 (20 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PWA Mulderc TB Robinson b KA Jamieson | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| T de Zorzic JDS Neesham b CE McConchie | 23 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 109.5 |
| C Esterhuizenc KD Clarke b BV Sears | 57 | 36 | 7 | 3 | 158.3 |
| RA Hermannot out | 28 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 112.0 |
| D Forresterlbw b ZGF Foulkes | 19 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 135.7 |
| JF Smithc TB Robinson b KA Jamieson | 19 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 135.7 |
| GF Lindenot out | 14 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 175.0 |
| Extras | 4 (b 0, lb 3, w 1, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 164/5 (20 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: G Coetzee, KA Maharaj, P Subrayen, OEG Baartman
Fall of wickets: 1-0 (PWA Mulder, 0.2 ov); 2-81 (C Esterhuizen, 9.4 ov); 3-83 (T de Zorzi, 10.2 ov); 4-121 (D Forrester, 14.6 ov); 5-146 (JF Smith, 17.6 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KA Jamieson | 4 | 1 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 |
| ZGF Foulkes | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 |
| BV Sears | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.50 |
| JDS Neesham | 4 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 12.25 |
| CE McConchie | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.50 |
New Zealand innings
145 (18.5 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB Robinsonc RA Herman b G Coetzee | 32 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 145.5 |
| KD Clarkec RA Herman b PWA Mulder | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 180.0 |
| D Cleaverb P Subrayen | 26 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 162.5 |
| NF Kellyc RA Herman b KA Maharaj | 19 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 95.0 |
| BJ Jacobsb P Subrayen | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 |
| JDS Neeshamc G Coetzee b OEG Baartman | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75.0 |
| CE McConchieb KA Maharaj | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 200.0 |
| JA Clarksonc C Esterhuizen b G Coetzee | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| ZGF Foulkesc C Esterhuizen b OEG Baartman | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 140.0 |
| KA Jamiesonc OEG Baartman b G Coetzee | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 144.4 |
| BV Searsnot out | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 |
| Extras | 8 (b 0, lb 4, w 4, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 145 (18.5 overs) | ||||
Fall of wickets: 1-28 (KD Clarke, 2.3 ov); 2-52 (TB Robinson, 5.2 ov); 3-76 (D Cleaver, 8.2 ov); 4-88 (BJ Jacobs, 10.1 ov); 5-95 (JDS Neesham, 11.5 ov); 6-111 (NF Kelly, 13.2 ov); 7-112 (CE McConchie, 13.5 ov); 8-120 (ZGF Foulkes, 14.4 ov); 9-134 (JA Clarkson, 16.3 ov); 10-145 (KA Jamieson, 18.5 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GF Linde | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15.00 |
| G Coetzee | 3.5 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 8.09 |
| PWA Mulder | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 10.00 |
| OEG Baartman | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.50 |
| P Subrayen | 3 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 4.33 |
| KA Maharaj | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.50 |
Match summary
South Africa played New Zealand in a men's Twenty20 International at Sky Stadium, Wellington, Wellington on 22 March 2026, part of South Africa tour of New Zealand. South Africa won by 19 runs.
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat.
C Esterhuizen was named player of the match.
On 22 March 2026 the on-field umpires were C Black and WR Knights, with Dave Gilbert as match referee.
How the innings went
South Africa made 164/5 in 20 overs. C Esterhuizen top-scored with 57 from 36 balls, including 7 fours and 3 sixes. KA Jamieson took 2 for 29. The biggest stand before a wicket was 81 runs between C Esterhuizen and T de Zorzi.
New Zealand made 145 in 18.5 overs. TB Robinson top-scored with 32 from 22 balls, including 4 fours and 1 sixes. G Coetzee took 3 for 31.
Extras
South Africa's innings of 164/5 in 20 overs included 4 extras: 1 wides, 0 no-balls, 0 byes and 3 leg byes. New Zealand's innings of 145 in 18.5 overs included 8 extras: 4 wides, 0 no-balls, 0 byes and 4 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won South Africa v New Zealand on 22 March 2026?
South Africa won by 19 runs.
Who top-scored in South Africa v New Zealand?
C Esterhuizen scored 57 from 36 balls for South Africa, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa v New Zealand?
G Coetzee, with 3 for 31.
What was the highest partnership?
81 runs between C Esterhuizen and T de Zorzi for South Africa.
Who won the toss?
South Africa, who chose to bat.
Where was South Africa v New Zealand played?
At Sky Stadium, Wellington, Wellington, on 22 March 2026.