New Zealand vs South Africa 3rd T20 today match prediction. Who will win today match NZ vs SA? We provide 100 % sure today cricket match prediction tips and Dream11 fantasy team by Raja Babu. Live score with the ball-by-ball update. Cricket toss prediction.
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The world is ready to witness yet another big battle of T20 cricket. The 3rd T20 match of South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026 is scheduled to be held on Friday, 20th March 2026 at Eden Park, Auckland. We are providing 100 safe, perfect, and accurate today match prediction of New Zealand and South Africa.
South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026 3rd T20 Match Overview
New Zealand failed to have a good start to this series and they lost their first match of this series but they had performed well in the second match and they had won the second match of this series. They have to win two out of remaining three matches to win this series. The key players of this team are in good form and we are sure that they will also perform well in this match. South Africa performed well in the first match and they won the first match of this series but they had lost their second match of this series. They have to win two out of remaining three matches to win this series. We are expecting that they will make some changes in their playing eleven for this match.
New Zealand Reviews
New Zealand had won their previous match of this series with a handsome margin of 68 runs. They lost the toss and were asked to bat first. The performance of their batting order was good and they scored 175 runs in their 20 overs. Devon Conway was the most successful and highest run-scorer from their side with 60 runs to his name on 49 balls with the help of five boundaries and two huge sixes. Josh Clarkson was the other batter from their side who also performed well in the previous match and remained not out after scoring 26 runs on nine balls with the help of two boundaries and the same huge sixes.
Nick Kelly also performed well in the previous match and scored 21 runs while the skipper, Mitchell Santner could manage to score 20 runs. The bowling unit of New Zealand also performed well in the previous match and they defended the target of 176 runs. They leaked 107 runs and sent the full team of South Africa back to the pavilion in 15.3 overs. Lockie Ferguson was the most successful bowler from their side with three wickets to his name in 3.3 overs against 16 runs. Ben Sears also performed well in the previous match and picked three wickets while he was charged for 14 runs in three overs. The skipper, Mitchell Santner picked two wickets while Cole McConchie and James Neesham picked one wicket each. Kyle Jamieson was the only bowler from their side who failed to pick any wicket.
South Africa Reviews
South Africa had lost their most recent match of this series by the margin of 68 runs. They won the toss and decided to field first. The performance of their bowling unit was not much impressive and they leaked 175 runs in their 20 overs. Wiaan Mulder was the most successful and highest wicket-taker from their side with two wickets to his name in two overs against 14 runs. Gerald Coetzee was the other bowler from their side who also performed well in the previous match and picked one wicket while he was charged for 28 runs in four overs.
Ottneil Baartman, George Linde, and the skipper, Keshav Maharaj also performed well and picked one wicket each while Nqobani Mokoena was the only bowler from their side who failed to pick any wicket. The batting order of South Africa did not perform well in the previous match and they failed to chase the target of 176 runs. They could manage to score 107 runs and their full team came back to the pavilion in 15.3 overs. George Linde was the most successful and highest run-scorer from their side with 33 runs to his name on 12 balls with the help of three boundaries and the same huge sixes. Rubin Hermann also performed well in the previous match and scored 19 runs on 12 balls and he smashed two boundaries and one huge six during his inning. Wiaan Mulder scored 16 runs while Jason Smith could manage to score 12 runs.
New Zealand T20 History and Stats
New Zealand had played a total of 262 T20 matches with 135 wins to their name. They had lost 114 matches while their one match was tied and 12 matches came without any result.
South Africa T20 History and Stats
South Africa had played 227 T20 matches. They had won 125 matches and lost 99 matches. Their three matches came without any result.
New Zealand vs South Africa T20 History and Stats
New Zealand had faced South Africa in 22 T20 matches where they had won 9 matches while South Africa had won 13 matches.
Favorite Team in Today Match Prediction
As per our NZ vs SA prediction, South Africa is the favorite team to win this match. The reasons why South Africa is a favorite team in this match, are mentioned below:
- South Africa is a strong and experianced team
- The key players of South Africa are in good form
- South Africa also had some best bowlers for this match
- New Zealand is also a strong and experianced team
- New Zealand has a strong batting order
Winning Chances of Today Match for the Both Sides
South Africa has a strong batting order and bowling unit as compared to New Zealand, so the winning chances of South Africa for today’s match have been increased. The equation of winning chances of both teams for today’s match is mentioned as under.
South Africa has a 52% chance to win this match
New Zealand has a 48% chance to win this match
Toss Prediction in Today Match Prediction
The toss can play an important role in the decision of this match. According to our toss prediction, the team who will win the toss may elect to bat first.
Pitch Report and Conditions
The 3rd T20 match between New Zealand and South Africa is going to be played at Eden Park, Auckland. The pitch at this stadium is excellent for batting. The boundaries at this venue are short and will bring the spinners into play. The pitch will continue to be good for batting throughout the match.
Weather Report for This Match
The weather forecast in Auckland on match day is good. There are almost no chances of rain and we should have an full match.
NZ vs SA Playing 11
New Zealand Playing 11
Devon Conway, Tom Latham (wk), Tim Robinson, Nick Kelly, Mitchell Santner (c), James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Josh Clarkson, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears.
South Africa Playing 11
Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Dian Forrester, Wiaan Mulder, George Linde, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj (c), Nqobani Mokoena, Ottneil Baartman.
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Today Match Time & Date
Date: Friday, 20th March 2026
Time: 06:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL / 11:45 AM IST
Venue Details, Facts, and History
Stadium: Eden Park
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Opened: 1900
Capacity: 41,000
Known As: Eden Park No. 1
Ends: Broadcasting End, Terraces End
Time Zone: UTC +13:00
Home To: Auckland
Floodlights: Yes
Curator: Mark Perham
Venue Scoring Pattern in T20s
Total Matches: 35
Matches won batting first: 16
Matches won bowling first: 14
Average 1st innings Score: 160
Average 2nd innings Score: 150
Highest total recorded: 245/5 (18.5 Ovs) By AUS vs NZ
Lowest total recorded: 76/10 (9.3 Ovs) By BAN vs NZ
Highest score chased: 245/5 (18.5 Ovs) By AUS vs NZ
Lowest score defended: 108/6 (20 Ovs) By ENGW vs NZW
New Zealand T20 Squad
Katene D Clarke, Zakary Foulkes, Nathan Smith, Dane Cleaver, Jayden Lennox, Devon Conway, Tom Latham (wk),
Tim Robinson, Nick Kelly, Mitchell Santner (c), James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Josh Clarkson, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears.
South Africa T20 Squad
Jordan Hermann, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla, Prenelan Subrayen, Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Dian Forrester, Wiaan Mulder, George Linde, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj (c), Nqobani Mokoena, Ottneil Baartman.
Disclaimer
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