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