Match Info
| Match | NZ vs SA, 1st T20I, South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026 |
| Match Type | t20i |
| Series | South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026 |
| Date & Time | 15, Mar 2026, 10:15 AM GST |
| Toss | New Zealand elected to bat |
| Venue | Bay Oval |
| Umpires | Chris Brown (New Zealand), Wayne Knights (New Zealand), Kim Cotton (New Zealand, TV) |
| Referee | Dave Gilbert (Australia) |
Weather and Pitch Conditions
| Weather Condition | clear sky |
| Weather Report | Clear |
| Pitch Condition | Fast & Bounce |
| Spin Bowling Condition | Average |
| Pace Bowling Condition | Pace & Bounce |
| Batting Condition | Average |
