NZ vs SA 1st T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch, playing XI, other details
New Zealand face South Africa in the 1st T20I of their five-match series at Bay Oval. Here are the live streaming details, match timing, and where fans can watch the game.
Last Updated: 10.47 PM, Mar 14, 2026
New Zealand will take on South Africa in the 5-match T20I series starting from March 15 at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. The Kiwis were the runners up in the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2026 as they were defeated by India. They lost the match by 96 runs. However, they had defeated South Africa in the semi-final, so they have a good record against them.
Meanwhile, South Africa will look to take revenge in the upcoming series. They have played some quality cricket throughout the tournament and all the players are in good form. While the conditions might not be in their favor, they will try to win the series.
Match Details
Match: New Zealand vs South Africa, 1st T20I
Date: Match 15, Sunday
Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Time: 11.45 AM IST
Where to watch NZ vs SA match?
The Indian fans can catch the live action of New Zealand vs South Africa match on March 15 in SonyLIV app via OTTplay premium.
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NZ vs SA: Head-to-Head in T20Is
Pitch Report
The pitch at Bay Oval generally offers balanced conditions in T20 matches. Early in the game, the surface provides good bounce and pace, allowing batters to play their shots freely. However, seamers can get some assistance with movement off the pitch, especially in the powerplay.
As the match progresses, the pitch may slow slightly, bringing spinners into play during the middle overs. The average first-innings T20 score here is around 160–165, so teams often prefer batting first and setting a competitive total.
NZ vs SA: Predicted Playing XIs
New Zealand (NZ):
Mitchell Santner (c), Katene Clarke, Devon Conway (wk), Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham (wk), Jayden Lennox, Cole McConchie, Tim Robinson
South Africa (SA):
Keshav Maharaj (c), Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Jordan Hermann, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla, Prenelan Subrayen, Jason Smith