Here is the timeline of key moments & scorecard of the third T20 international between New Zealand national cricket team vs South Africa national cricket team timeline scorecard held at Eden Park, Auckland on Match 20.
New Zealand beat South Africa comfortably by 8 wickets and lead the series 2-1.
New Zealand national cricket team vs South Africa national cricket team timeline third T20I Auckland March 2026
New Zealand win the toss and elect to bowl first.
Lockie Ferguson gets Wiaan Mulder early.
Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Santner & Ben Sears pick 6 wickets between them, as the Proteas slump to 112/9.
A late flourish from Nqobani Mokoena towards the end, takes the visitors to 136/9 in their 20 overs.
Devon Conway and Tom Latham start quickly in the chase and add 98, before Keshav Maharaj gets the former for 39.
Tim Robinson then falls close to the victory target.
Latham remains unbeaten on 63, as the Black Caps coast to a comfortable 8 wicket win and 22 balls to spare.
Player of the match- Lockie Ferguson
