Here is the timeline of key moments & scorecard of the First T20 international between New Zealand national cricket team vs South Africa national cricket team timeline scorecard held at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on Match 15.
South Africa beat New Zealand comprehensively by 7 wickets and take a 1-0 lead.
New Zealand national cricket team vs South Africa national cricket team timeline first T20I Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui March 2026
New Zealand win the toss and elect to bat first.
Nqobani Mokoena, Gerald Coetzee, Ottneil Baartman and skipper Keshav Maharaj pick 9 wickets between them, as the Black Caps are routed out for 91 in 14.3 overs.
Only 4 New Zealand batters reach double figures.
South Africa lose couple of wickets early in the chase.
Debutant Connor Esterhuizen scores an unbeaten 45 (48), to take the visitors past the finishing line.
The Proteas win by 7 wickets and 20 balls to spare.
Player of the match- Nqobani Mokoena
