South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026

Season: 2026 Host: New Zealand Short Name: NZ vs SA

The New Zealand national cricket team host the South Africa national cricket team for a five-match T20 International series in March 2026. The series will be played across multiple venues in New Zealand and is expected to be an exciting contest between two strong sides in international cricket.

The tour consists of 5 T20I matches, giving both teams the opportunity to prepare for upcoming international tournaments and strengthen their squads in the shortest format of the game.

New Zealand will look to make full use of their home conditions, while South Africa aim to challenge the hosts with their powerful batting lineup and pace bowling attack.

Series Details

Series: South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026

Format: T20 International
Matches: 5 T20Is
Host Country: New Zealand
Dates: March 15 – March 25, 2026

South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026 Schedule

1st T20I

New Zealand vs South Africa
March 15, 2026
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

2nd T20I

New Zealand vs South Africa
March 17, 2026
Seddon Park, Hamilton

3rd T20I

New Zealand vs South Africa
March 20, 2026
Eden Park, Auckland

4th T20I

New Zealand vs South Africa
March 22, 2026
Sky Stadium, Wellington

5th T20I

New Zealand vs South Africa
March 25, 2026
Hagley Oval, Christchurch