दक्षिण अफ्रीका क्रिकेट टीम बनाम न्यूज़ीलैंड क्रिकेट टीम
Two fixtures. One venue. One day. Hamilton’s Seddon Park is hosting a cricket double-header today — the New Zealand Women take on South Africa Women in the 2nd T20I of their five-match series, and the New Zealand Men face South Africa Men in a high-stakes T20I series of their own. Here is everything you need — full scorecards, team squads, head-to-head records, live streaming details, and complete series context.
दक्षिण अफ्रीका क्रिकेट टीम बनाम न्यूज़ीलैंड क्रिकेट टीम — Women’s 2nd T20I: LIVE
The 2nd Women’s T20I between New Zealand Women (NZ-W) and South Africa Women (SA-W) is live right now at Seddon Park, Hamilton. South Africa Women won the toss and opted to bat first.
South Africa Women posted 177 for 5 in their 20 overs, setting New Zealand Women a target of 178 to win. In reply, New Zealand Women are currently batting and need 131 runs from 97 balls. New Zealand Women’s score is 71 for 3 after 7 overs, with Sophie Devine on 25 off 17 balls and Brooke Halliday on 2 off 3 balls at the crease.
SA-W Innings Highlights
South Africa powered their innings through an explosive opening partnership. Sune Luus and Tazmin Brits put on 50 runs in just 38 balls at the top of the order. Brits reached her half-century off 35 balls, hitting five fours and three sixes. At the drinks break in the 10th over, South Africa were 92 for 1, with Brits on 47 and Laura Wolvaardt on 11.
NZ-W Playing XI: Georgia Plimmer, Isabella Gaze (wk), Amelia Kerr (c), Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Suzie Bates, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing.
SA-W Playing XI: Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Kayla Reyneke, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba.
दक्षिण अफ़्रीका क्रिकेट टीम बनाम न्यूज़ीलैंड क्रिकेट टीम का लाइव स्ट्रीम कहां देख सकते हैं
Live streaming for the New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women match is available on the FanCode app and website. Indian viewers can also watch on Sony LIV app and website. For New Zealand viewers, Sky Sport NZ carries live coverage. International fans can follow ball-by-ball commentary and live scores on ESPNcricinfo and Sofascore throughout the match.
1st T20I Result: NZ-W vs SA-W Scorecard — 15 March, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
In the 1st T20I played on March 15 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand Women posted 190 for 7 in their 20 overs. South Africa Women could manage only 110 for 7 in reply, as New Zealand Women won by 80 runs. Amelia Kerr was named Player of the Match for her outstanding 78 off 44 balls.
Amelia Kerr scored 78 runs off 44 balls and Georgia Plimmer contributed 63 runs off 44 balls as the key batting performers. In bowling, Sophie Devine took 4 wickets for 12 runs in 4 overs — a devastating performance that dismantled South Africa’s chase — while Jess Kerr took 2 wickets for 13 runs in 4 overs.
New Zealand lead the five-match T20I series 1-0. Three more matches follow — the 3rd T20I on March 20, the 4th on March 23, and the 5th on March 25 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women Players — Key Names to Watch
Among the standout performers to watch across both sides: Amelia Kerr (NZ-W) has scored 418 runs in 7 matches at an average of 104.5 and a strike rate of 151.44 in recent T20Is. Georgia Plimmer (NZ-W) has scored 192 runs in 8 matches at an average of 27.43. For South Africa, Laura Wolvaardt has scored 302 runs in 9 matches at an average of 43.14 and a strike rate of 150.24. Sune Luus has contributed 207 runs in 7 matches at an average of 29.57.
NZ-W vs SA-W Head to Head ODI and T20I
New Zealand Women and South Africa Women have faced each other regularly across both white-ball formats over the past decade. In T20 Internationals, New Zealand hold a slight overall edge, though South Africa have been the stronger side at home. The current series in New Zealand is providing the latest chapter in a rivalry that has produced competitive, high-scoring cricket throughout the 2025–26 season. New Zealand’s 80-run win in the 1st T20I was one of their most dominant results against the Proteas Women in recent memory.
Men’s Series: New Zealand vs South Africa T20I at Hamilton
Today’s cricket in Hamilton is not limited to the women’s contest. New Zealand Men face South Africa Men in the 2nd T20I of their own series at Seddon Park as well. South Africa won the 1st T20I by seven wickets after restricting New Zealand to just 91 runs in 14.3 overs — the lowest-ever T20I total New Zealand have posted against the Proteas. South Africa chased the target in 16.4 overs, with Connor Esterhuizen scoring an unbeaten 45 to guide them home.
South Africa’s lead is a product of both form and momentum — they were knocked out by New Zealand in the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in March, and arrived in New Zealand with a point to prove. Conditions in Hamilton for the 2nd T20I are ideal for cricket, with sunny skies and a high of 22°C.
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Context: India vs New Zealand
New Zealand had a strong ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, defeating South Africa by nine wickets in the semi-final on March 4. However, they were beaten by India in the final on March 8, suffering a 96-run defeat. Both men’s teams carry that World Cup form into this bilateral series — South Africa looking to avenge their semi-final exit, and New Zealand dealing with the psychological weight of a heavy final defeat.
Cricket Faisalabad — Pakistan National T20 2026
While all eyes are on New Zealand today, the Pakistan National T20 Cup is running concurrently, with matches being played across venues including Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. The Pakistan domestic circuit continues to serve as a crucial proving ground for players targeting national selection ahead of upcoming international assignments. Live scores and schedules for the Pakistan National T20 are available on PCB’s official channels and ESPNcricinfo’s domestic coverage section.
Sources: ESPNcricinfo, Outlook India, Sofascore, MyFinal11, Times of Sports, Sky247 — reporting current as of March 17, 2026. Live match data updates in real time; final scorecard will reflect official result.
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