Nz vs sa match 1st t20i

NZ vs SA 1st T20I, Cricket Tips: Ten days ago New Zealand kicked South Africa out of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 after beating them in the semifinal in Kolkata. Now these two sides will be up against each other in five T20Is, with several new faces. The first T20I will commence at 11:45 AM IST on Sunday.

This game will be played at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. There are only seven players for New Zealand, including captain Mitch Santner, who played in the T20 World Cup 2026. Meanwhile, for South Africa, there are only three players who were part of the ICC event, and Keshav Maharaj will lead the Proteas in this series.