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New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd T20I Match Summary

NZ vs SA, 2026 - T20 Summary

New Zealand vs South Africa Scorecard
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2nd T20I, Seddon Park, Hamilton , Mar 17, 2026
New Zealand New Zealand
175/6 (20.0/20)
South Africa South Africa
107 (15.3/20)
New Zealand beat South Africa by 68 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Devon Conway
    60(49)
NZ 175/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/45400-devon-philip-conway-playerprofile>Devon Conway</a>
Devon Conway
60 (49)
  • 5x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 122.44SR
<a href=/cricket/players/113478-josh-clarkson-playerprofile>Josh Clarkson</a>
Josh Clarkson
26 (9)
  • 2x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 288.88SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Wiaan Mulder
ECON 7.00
2
OVERS
14/2
R/W
Bowler
Gerald Coetzee
ECON 7.00
4
OVERS
28/1
R/W
SA 107/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/50784-george-fredrik-linde-playerprofile>George Linde</a>
George Linde
33 (12)
  • 3x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 275SR
<a href=/cricket/players/129832-rubin-hermann-playerprofile>Rubin Hermann</a>
Rubin Hermann
19 (12)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 158.33SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Ben Sears
ECON 4.66
3
OVERS
14/3
R/W
Bowler
Lockie Ferguson
ECON 4.57
3.3
OVERS
16/3
R/W
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That's a wrap - So New Zealand, with this win, level the 5-match T20I series at 1-1. They were outstanding with the ball and would look to build on it as the series moves ahead. Plenty to ponder for the Proteas after an off day in batting. Right. That's it from this game. The two teams will now head to Auckland for the third T20I. It will be played at Eden Park on Friday, 20th March, with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 6.15 am GMT. But as always, do join us in advance for all the pre-match buildup and analysis. Until then, we sign off. Thank you for being with us. Take care, cheers!
Pleased to get a win on a tricky surface - The victorious captain of New Zealand, MITCHELL SANTNER, says it was a good performance. Details that it was tricky initially with the bat, but Devon Conway played brilliantly. Shares that he tried to bowl what conditions had to offer, operating on hard lengths and using a couple of tricks. Says that there was a lot more off the surface when he slowed up the pace. Tells there were some nice contributions along the way, and even at the end by Josh Clarkson, which helped them to get an above-par score. On the crowd support, Santner says it's good to be back home after a couple of months in India and looks forward to the support in Auckland.
Time to go back to the drawing board - The captain of South Africa, KESHAV MAHARAJ, reflects on the defeat. He admits South Africa came up short, adding that the conditions played a role with dew in the outfield but the pitch getting tougher to bat on, something he takes responsibility for. He feels the side has not made the most of these conditions and credits New Zealand for bowling tightly upfront and forcing them to take risks later on a tricky surface. He is pleased with the bowling unit, noting that they have been precise and disciplined over the last two games. Maharaj also highlights George’s late effort with the bat, saying it showed good self-belief and provided some positives despite the result. He adds that there are encouraging signs for the team, but they will head back to the drawing board ahead of the next game. Maharaj also appreciates the support from fans, calling it refreshing to see familiar faces backing the team wherever they play.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - DEVON CONWAY wins the award for his fighting knock of 60 from 49 balls. Says that his approach is always to look for partnerships and keep it simple. Adds he tried to adapt to what South Africa were throwing at him, like Gerald Coetzee bowling from around the wicket with the new ball. Admits it was challenging not to be part of the World Cup in India, but had an opportunity to put his feet up and enjoy the boys in action. Mentions he knows this South African team as he has played a lot with these guys growing up.
... The Presentation Ceremony ...
The choke in the middle phase - With two new batters at the crease, Rubin Hermann and Jason Smith rolled up their sleeves to steady the ship. Just when the stand began to settle in, Neesham broke through around the halfway mark, removing Hermann and tilting things further in New Zealand’s favour. From there, it quickly unravelled for the Proteas as they slipped from 67/4 to 107 all out. Linde tried to spark a brief fightback with a breezy 33, but the Kiwis barged through the lower order, leaving him stranded at the other end as the tail folded. The mounting pressure of the required runs and no stable hand at the other end, ultimately proved too much to handle for Linde.
Crawling out like a turtle - South Africa’s chase got off to a wobbly start as both openers fell inside the powerplay, and the dismissal of de Zorzi left them reeling at 31/3. There was just enough mischief in the pitch to keep the bowlers interested, with the ball gripping and holding up with uneven bounce. This pitch made clean timing feel like a luxury as the bowlers mixed up their paces smartly to keep the batters at bay, and 176 began to feel like a pretty demanding climb.
A competitive total on the board - 24 runs from the final over changed the complexion of the game and handed New Zealand crucial momentum. It had been an imperfect outing for both sides until then, with New Zealand struggling to get going and South Africa looking a touch lacklustre in the field. On a slow surface, Devon Conway anchored the innings with a composed 60 off 49 balls, while a couple of 20s in the middle kept things afloat. South Africa’s pacers stayed disciplined and right on the money, but the hosts took on the spin. Maharaj and Linde conceded 78 runs in just 6 overs, and the decision to bowl Maharaj in the final over proved expensive. Conway’s graft, combined with Josh Clarkson’s late flourish, lifted New Zealand to a competitive 175.
Kiwis level it up in Hamilton - A comprehensive performance in every department from the hosts after a lackadaisical start to the series in the first match. They have outbatted, outfielded and outbowled the South Africans here, winning by a massive margin. It is also New Zealand’s first win in Hamilton against South Africa, having last lost to them at this venue back in 2012, which makes this result even sweeter as they draw level in the series.
Over 15.3 : 107/10
8 Runs
  • 415.1
  • 415.2
  • W 15.3
G. Linde
33 (12)
O. Baartman
0 (6)
L. Ferguson
3.3-1-16-3
15.3
W
Lockie Ferguson To George Linde OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Lockie Ferguson picks the final wicket. Excellent change of pace and change of line from Lockie. Bowls it short and into the batter on leg. Linde swipes across unconventionally and hits it to long on. Cole McConchie stationed there makes no mistake. THE KIWIS WIN BY 68 RUNS and level the five-match series, 1-1.
15.2
4
Lockie Ferguson To George Linde
FOUR! And again! Lockie Ferguson keeps it full and around off. George Linde times it nicely past cover and it speeds into the fence.
15.1
4
Lockie Ferguson To George Linde
FOUR! Lovely shot! Overpitched, around off. Linde gets underneath and clubs it over cover. The fielder chases but the ball wins the race. 100 up for South Africa.
Over 15 : 99/9
7 Runs
  • 614.1
  • 014.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
O. Baartman
0 (6)
G. Linde
25 (9)
K. Jamieson
3-0-22-0
14.6
0
Kyle Jamieson To Ottneil Baartman
Excellent once again from Kyle. Zipping in sharply off the surface, slightly short and on middle. Ottneil Baartman looks to push it away but gets beaten on the inside edge.
14.5
0
Kyle Jamieson To Ottneil Baartman
BEAUTY! Short of a length, around off, it lands and jags back in sharply. Cuts Ottneil Baartman in half as he tries to work it across. A muted appeal for caught behind but turned down.
Ottneil Baartman is down on the ground and looks in serious pain, taking a blow that hurts a lot. The physio is out to check on him. Baartman is now being helped with some stretching exercises. He is finally back on his feet and ready to continue.
14.4
0
Kyle Jamieson To Ottneil Baartman
Ouch! A hard length, shorter delivery on middle, nips in while staying a touch low. Ottneil Baartman is nowhere close to the ball and wears one on the box. Ottneil Baartman looks in a lot of pain and the physio is out.
14.3
1
Kyle Jamieson To George Linde
Serves it full and just outside off. George Linde lifts it to long off where the fielder picks up on a bounce. A single.
14.2
0
Kyle Jamieson To George Linde
Bowls it short and outside off, George Linde slashes his blade but misses.
14.1
6
Kyle Jamieson To George Linde
SIX! Connects well! Touch fuller, outside off, pace off from Jamieson. George Linde slams it across, well over long on for a biggie.
Over 14 : 92/9
1 Runs
  • 113.1
  • W 13.2
  • W 13.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • 013.6
O. Baartman
0 (3)
G. Linde
18 (6)
L. Ferguson
3-1-8-2
13.6
0
Lockie Ferguson To Ottneil Baartman
Short of a length and angling on middle. Ottneil Baartman nudges it to square leg. Four wickets in two overs have almost sealed the game for New Zealand.
13.5
0
Lockie Ferguson To Ottneil Baartman
Bowls it full and attacks the stumps. Ottneil Baartman solidly blocks.
13.4
0
Lockie Ferguson To Ottneil Baartman
No hat-trick for Lockie. Fuller delivery, angling down leg. Ottneil Baartman looks to flick but misses and wears it on the pads.
Excellent from Mitchell Santner to place a slip at this point of the game, but there's always a chance with Lockie Ferguson's pace up front. Ottneil Baartman is the last man in.
13.3
W
Lockie Ferguson To Nqobani Mokoena OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Two in two for Lockie Ferguson and he is on a hat-trick. Absolute jaffa from Ferguson as he bashes the length hard, and keeps the line of attack around the off stump. It is that Test-match line and length in the corridor of uncertainty. Too good for a tailender to deal with. It angles in and then straightens off the deck. Nqobani Mokoena gets half forward and looks to push it straight, but gets a thick outside edge as the ball nips away. A straightforward catching practice for James Neesham to his right, at first slip. South Africa are 92/9.
Nqobani Mokoena comes to the middle.
13.2
W
Lockie Ferguson To Keshav Maharaj OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! A soft, soft dismissal and South Africa's trouble continues in the chase. Full from Ferguson, outside the off stump line, Keshav Maharaj gets on the front foot in an attempt to drive it past covers, but fails to keep it along the ground and ends up chipping it flatly to Tim Robinson stationed at short cover. A golden duck for Maharaj and South Africa are 92/8.
13.1
1
Lockie Ferguson To George Linde
Cannons one onto the pads, full in length, Linde uses his wrists to flick it to deep square leg for a single.
A double-wicket over from Ben Sears, and it seems impossible now for South Africa. Keshav Maharaj replaces George Linde. Also, Lockie Ferguson is back into the attack. His figures read 2-1-7-0 so far.
Over 13 : 91/7
5 Runs
  • 212.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 1 WD 12.4
  • W 12.4
  • 212.5
  • W 12.6
G. Coetzee
2 (2)
G. Linde
17 (5)
B. Sears
3-0-14-3
12.6
W
Ben Sears To Gerald Coetzee OUT!
OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Clever execution from Sears as he picks up his third. The chase is going absolutely nowhere for the tourists. Good length around off and angling in, Coetzee stays deep in the crease and looks to muscle it into the leg side, but the bat face turns on impact. It goes mistimed to deep mid-wicket, where McConchie crouches low and takes a comfortable catch. South Africa are 91/7, chasing 176.
12.5
2
Ben Sears To Gerald Coetzee
A low full toss around off, Coetzee leans into it and drives it to the left of deep backward point, picking up a couple.
Full Commentary
15 OV
7 Runs
K. Jamieson to G. Linde O. Baartman
  • 614.1
  • 014.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
1 Runs
L. Ferguson to G. Linde K. Maharaj N. Mokoena O. Baartman
  • 113.1
  • W 13.2
  • W 13.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
5 Runs
B. Sears to D. Forrester G. Coetzee
  • 212.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 1 WD 12.4
  • W 12.4
  • 212.5
  • W 12.6
12 OV
17 Runs
C. McConchie to D. Forrester G. Linde
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • 611.3
  • 411.4
  • 011.5
  • 611.6
11 OV
4 Runs
M. Santner to J. Smith D. Forrester G. Linde
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • W 10.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
10 Runs
J. Neesham to R. Hermann D. Forrester J. Smith
  • 09.1
  • 49.2
  • W 9.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 49.6
9 OV
4 Runs
B. Sears to J. Smith R. Hermann
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 08.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
13 Runs
M. Santner to J. Smith R. Hermann
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 47.5
  • 67.6
7 OV
7 Runs
C. McConchie to de Zorzi J. Smith R. Hermann
  • W 6.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 46.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
2 Runs
M. Santner to W. Mulder R. Hermann de Zorzi
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • W 5.4
  • 15.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
5 Runs
B. Sears to C. Esterhuizen W. Mulder de Zorzi
  • 04.1
  • 2 WD 4.2
  • 24.2
  • 14.3
  • W 4.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
7 Runs
L. Ferguson to C. Esterhuizen W. Mulder
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 63.3
  • 03.4
  • 13.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
12 Runs
K. Jamieson to W. Mulder
  • 02.1
  • 62.2
  • 02.3
  • 22.4
  • 02.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
2 Runs
L. Ferguson to C. Esterhuizen W. Mulder
  • 01.1
  • 1 LB 1.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 1 LB 1.6
1 OV
3 Runs
K. Jamieson to W. Mulder C. Esterhuizen
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 10.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 1 WD 0.6
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue Seddon Park, Hamilton
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to field
  • Result New Zealand beat South Africa by 68 runs
  • Player of the Match Devon Conway
  • Umpire Chris Brown (NZ), Shaun Haig (NZ) and Wayne Knights (NZ)
  • Referee Dave Gilbert (AUS)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: New Zealand 175/6 in 20.0 overs
  • J Clarkson dropped on 22 by K Maharaj in 20.0 overs
  • New Zealand 151/6 in 19.0 overs
  • New Zealand 100/3 in 12.4 overs
  • D Conway 13th T20I fifty: 52 runs in 39 balls (5x4) (2x6)
  • Drinks: New Zealand 81/2 in 10.0 overs
  • New Zealand 55/1 in 7.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): New Zealand 43/0
  • South Africa 103/9 in 15.1 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 59/4 in 9.3 overs
  • South Africa 51/3 in 8.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): South Africa 31/2
  • W Mulder dropped on 13 by L Ferguson in 4.0 overs
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