New Zealand vs South Africa, South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026 Match Prediction
NZ
55%
Chance of Winning
SA
45%
T20i
Sky Stadium Wellington
Who will win?
Facts:
- New Zealand has defeated South Africa three times in their last five head-to-head encounters, and lost two games.
- Tim Robinson has scored 24 runs against Gerald Coetzee at a strike rate of 141.2 and is yet to lose his wicket.
- Tony de Zorzi has scored just 2 runs against Kyle Jamieson at a strike rate of 33.3 and is yet to lose his wicket.
New Zealand vs South Africa Chances of Winning
New Zealand enters the fourth T20I against South Africa with a higher chance of winning. They will be taking the home ground advantage and considering their recent record over the Proteas, the team will be the strong favourites to come out victorious. They have Dane Cleaver, who has scored 122 runs in 7 innings at an average of 20.33, and Kyle Jamieson, who has taken 26 wickets in 29 innings at an average of 36.88. On the other hand, South Africa still stands as a close contender in this decider game. They will bring players like Tony de Zorzi, who has scored 43 runs in 4 matches at an average of 10.75, and Keshav Maharaj, who has taken 51 wickets in 51 innings at an average of 26.66.
- New Zealand Chances of Winning: 55%
- South Africa Chances of Winning: 45%
New Zealand vs South Africa Prediction & Betting Tips 2026
New Zealand has come out to be the better team in the T20I series against South Africa. Recently they finished as the runner-up of the T20 World Cup, and without its key players, the team managed to put up a show against the Proteas. Their batting line-up has some key players such as Tim Robinson, who has scored 568 runs in 23 innings at an average of 28.40, and Bevon Jacobs, who has scored 81 runs in 4 innings at an average of 20.25. Their line-up also has Zak Foulkes, who has taken 20 wickets in 19 innings at an average of 28.85.
On the other hand, South Africa has already given some upsets to the Kiwis at their own home ground, which makes them a close contender to give another. The team's performances have improved in this series, as they now prepare for another thriller in the 4th T20I. Their batting line-up carries domestic experience, with players such as Jason Smith, who has scored 94 runs in 7 innings at an average of 23.50, and Connor Esterhuizen, who has scored 53 runs in 2 innings at a strike rate of 88.33. Ottneil Baartman has been a key bowler, with 25 wickets in 19 innings at an average of 21.12.
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New Zealand vs South Africa Match Toss Prediction
The 4th T20I between New Zealand and South Africa will be played at the Sky Stadium. This ground is known to favour the teams that chase, as 13 out of 24 T20Is have been won by the team bowling first and remaining have been won by the team batting first. The average score in the first innings stands at 155, and it drops to 131 in the second innings. Taking a look at the previous matches played here, it is likely that the toss winning team would bowl first.
Weather Report
The match between New Zealand and South Africa is unlikely to be affected due to the weather conditions. While there is a 5% chance of rain, the forecast remains clear during the match.
New Zealand and South Africa Player List
Playing
| First Team | Second Team |
|---|---|
Robinson Tim batsman | Mulder Wiaan all rounder |
Clarke Katene batsman | De Zorzi Tony batsman |
Cleaver Dane wicket keeper | Esterhuizen Connor wicket keeper |
Kelly Nicholas Frederick batsman | Hermann Rubin wicket keeper |
Jacobs Bevon no information yet | Smith Jason batsman |
Neesham James all rounder | Forrester Dian all rounder |
Clarkson Josh all rounder | Linde George all rounder |
McConchie Cole all rounder | Coetzee Gerald bowler |
Foulkes Zak batsman | Maharaj Keshav bowler |
Jamieson Kyle bowler | Subrayen Prenelan all rounder |
Sears Ben bowler | Baartman Ottniel bowler |
Clarke Kristian batsman |
Team Form
New Zealand Team Form
New Zealand has regained momentum in the T20I format as they prepare for the next game. With wins in their recent games, they will be carrying the same momentum in this crucial match. The team brings star performers such as Josh Clarkson, who has scored 101 runs in 6 innings at an average of 25.25, and Ben Sears, who has taken 26 wickets in 22 innings at an average of 23.03.
South Africa Team Form
South Africa cannot be undermined in the upcoming match against New Zealand. Despite the team's struggles in the T20 format lately, they still have been able to give best performances which could take the match close. They have players such as Rubin Hermann, who has scored 179 runs in 8 innings at an average of 22.37, and Gerald Coetzee, who holds 17 wickets in 15 innings at an average of 29.11.
New Zealand vs South Africa Head to Head
New Zealand vs South Africa
T20i
Sky Stadium Wellington, Wellington
New Zealand

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New Zealand vs South Africa Top Batters
Cole McConchie stands as one of the key batsman for New Zealand in the next game. He has managed to score 78 runs in his last 6 T20Is at an average of 39 and a strike rate of 134.4.
George Linde continues to be one of the top batsmen for South Africa in the next game. He has managed to score 63 runs for the team in his last 5 T20Is at an average of 63 and strike rate of 190.90.
New Zealand vs South Africa Top Bowlers
James Neesham will bring his experience with the ball for New Zealand. In his last 6 T20Is, Neesham has managed to take 7 wickets at an economy of 10.53.
Keshav Maharaj will be leading the South African bowling line-up from the front. In his last 8 T20Is, he has managed to take just 8 wickets at an economy of 8.89.



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