NZ vs SA, 1st T20I - Live Score
South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026 • 15, Mar 2026, 10:15 AM GST • Bay Oval
NZ
91/10
(14.3 Ov)
SA
93/3
(16.4 Ov)
South Africa won by 7 wickets
Player of the Match
Nqobani Mokoena
South Africa
3/3.3
16.4
6
Kyle Jamieson to Connor Esterhuizen
Kyle Jamieson to Connor Esterhuizen, Six, Six !! With a brilliant inswinger on the stumps, Connor Esterhuizen goes back and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!
16.3
2
Kyle Jamieson to Connor Esterhuizen
Kyle Jamieson to Connor Esterhuizen, 2 runs, Connor Esterhuizen hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
16.2
2
Kyle Jamieson to Connor Esterhuizen
Kyle Jamieson to Connor Esterhuizen, 2 runs, Connor Esterhuizen hangs in the crease and plays pull off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 2 runs.
16.2
1nb
Kyle Jamieson to Connor Esterhuizen
Kyle Jamieson to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 no ball, No ball !! slower ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Connor Esterhuizen goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment. Umpire signals it a no ball.
16.1
1
Kyle Jamieson to Dian Forrester
Kyle Jamieson to Dian Forrester, 1 run, Dian Forrester hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Over 16
SA Inning 81/3
Connor Esterhuizen 35 (44)
Dian Forrester 15 (24)
Ben Sears 0/16 (3)
15.6
0
Ben Sears to Connor Esterhuizen
Ben Sears to Connor Esterhuizen, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Connor Esterhuizen hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
15.5
1
Ben Sears to Dian Forrester
Ben Sears to Dian Forrester, 1 run, Dian Forrester hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
15.5
1Wd
Ben Sears to Dian Forrester
Ben Sears to Dian Forrester, 1 wide, bouncer, back of length, on the leg stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Dian Forrester's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
15.4
4
Ben Sears to Dian Forrester
Ben Sears to Dian Forrester, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Dian Forrester hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
15.3
0
Ben Sears to Dian Forrester
Ben Sears to Dian Forrester, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Dian Forrester hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
15.2
0
Ben Sears to Dian Forrester
Ben Sears to Dian Forrester, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Dian Forrester hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
15.1
1
Ben Sears to Connor Esterhuizen
Ben Sears to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, Connor Esterhuizen hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.
Over 15
SA Inning 74/3
Dian Forrester 10 (20)
Connor Esterhuizen 34 (42)
Cole McConchie 0/24 (4)
14.6
0
Cole McConchie to Dian Forrester
Cole McConchie to Dian Forrester, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Dian Forrester hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
14.5
1
Cole McConchie to Connor Esterhuizen
Cole McConchie to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, Connor Esterhuizen hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
14.4
0
Cole McConchie to Connor Esterhuizen
Cole McConchie to Connor Esterhuizen, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Connor Esterhuizen goes forward and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
14.3
0
Cole McConchie to Connor Esterhuizen
Cole McConchie to Connor Esterhuizen, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Connor Esterhuizen hangs in the crease and slash flick shot towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
