New Zealand (NZ) aims to clinch the series against South Africa (SA) in the fourth T20I at Sky Stadium, Wellington, on Sunday, March 22.
The Kiwis hold a 2-1 lead in the five-match series after victories in the second and third T20Is, winning by 68 runs in Hamilton and eight wickets in Auckland. The Proteas previously won the first T20I in Mount Maunganui by seven wickets.
New Zealand has shown superior skill, especially with their bowling. The inexperienced South African team has struggled under pressure. However, with their backs against the wall, the South African side is likely to push hard for a comeback.
NZ vs SA Match Details
| Match | New Zealand vs South Africa, 4th T20I, South Africa’s tour of New Zealand |
| Date & Time (IST) | Sunday, March 22, 11:45 AM |
| Venue | Sky Stadium, Wellington |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming Details | Sony Sports Network, FanCode, SonyLiv app and website |
Sky Stadium, Wellington Pitch Report
Sky Stadium in Wellington is favorable for batters due to its shorter boundaries. A high-scoring match is expected, given the power-hitters in both teams.
NZ vs SA Head to Head T20I Record
| Matches Played | 23 |
| Won by NZ | 10 |
| Won by SA | 13 |
| Tied / No Results | 0 |
| First-ever Fixture | October 21, 2005 (NZ Won) |
| Most Recent Fixture | March 20, 2026 (NZ Won) |
NZ vs SA Predicted Playing XIs
New Zealand (NZ):
Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Tom Latham (WK), Nick Kelly, Mitchell Santner (C), James Neesham, Bevon Jacobs, Cole McConchie, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears.
South Africa (SA):
Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen, Wiaan Mulder, Jason Smith, Rubin Hermann (WK), Dian Forrester, George Linde, Nqobani Mokoena, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj (C), Lutho Sipamla.
NZ vs SA Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Devon Conway
Devon Conway leads the run-scoring charts in the series, amassing 100 runs in three innings with an average of 33.33 and a strike rate of 125. He has effectively supported the team’s big hitters.
Probable Best Bowler: Mitchell Santner
The New Zealand captain has effectively utilized his experience, taking five wickets in three matches at an average of 9.60. He is a key bowler to watch on Sunday.
