NZ vs SA Live Score, Scorecard, Ball by Ball Match Updates – 5th T20I, South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026
24 Mar 2026
NZ vs SA Today Match Prediction, 5th T20I, South Africa Tour of New Zealand 2026 – Who Will Win?
NZ vs SA Today Match Prediction: New Zealand (NZ) and South Africa (SA) are set to lock horns in the 5th T20I of the South Africa Tour of New Zealand 2026.
If you’re searching for today’s match prediction for New Zealand vs South Africa, you’re in the right place.
The T20I clash will be played on Wednesday, March 25, at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand.
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NZ vs SA Winning Probability
According to our match model, New Zealand have a 52% chance of winning, while South Africa has a 48% chance.
NZ vs SA Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand, as chasing becomes easy in dew conditions.
NZ vs SA 5th T20I – Today Match Prediction (Pre-Match)
| Question | Answer |
| Winner Prediction | New Zealand is to win this 5th T20I. |
| Most Runs | Devon Conway(NZ), Connor Esterhuizen (SA) |
| Most Wickets | Ben Sears (NZ), Gerald Coetzee (SA) |
| Most SIX | New Zealand to hit more sixes |
| Most 4s | New Zealand to hit more 4s |
NZ vs SA Today Match Prediction – Team Analysis
New Zealand (NZ) Team Analysis
Both teams stand tied in the series, having won two matches each, and will face off once again today in this final and decisive encounter. They lost the last T20I against South Africa by 19 runs. Tim Robinson scored 32 runs off 22 balls, and Dane Cleaver added 26 runs off 16 balls. In bowling, Kyle Jamieson picked up two wickets.
New Zealand Team Strength Players:
- Tim Robinson is an emerging South African player who scored 32 runs off 22 balls.
- Jimmy Neesham is a good all-rounder who can bat in the middle order and adapt to the team’s requirements.
- Dane Cleaver played a crucial inning of 26 runs off 16 balls.
- Kyle Jamieson claimed two crucial wickets of the opponent in the previous match.
- Ben Sears will lead the pace attack for NZ and is the leading wicket-taker for NZ.
For fantasy team tips and captain/vice-captain picks, check our detailed NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction guide
South Africa (SA) Team Analysis
South Africa team has made a strong comeback after winning the fourth T20I. They won the last match by 19 runs. Connor Esterhuizen scored 57 runs off 36 balls, while Rubin Hermann added 28 runs off 25 balls. In the bowling, Gerald Coetzee picked up two wickets.
South Africa Team Strength Players:
Connor Esterhuizen, with a total of 125 runs, is the leading run scorer for SA.
George Linde has scored 70 runs thus far at an average of 35.00.
Rubin Hermann played a crucial inning of 28 runs off 25 balls.
Keshav Maharaj has grabbed six wickets in four matches.
Gerald Coetzee, with a total of 6 wickets, is the leading wicket-taker for SA-W.
NZ vs SA 5th T20I Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | NZ vs SA 5th T20I Preview |
| Tournament | South Africa Tour of New Zealand 2026 |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, March 25, 11:45 AM IST |
| Venue | Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand. |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
New Zealand vs South Africa: Probable Playing 11
New Zealand Probable XI:
Tim Robinson, Katene Dalton Clarke, Dane Cleaver (WK), Nick Kelly, Bevon Jacobs, Jimmy Neesham, Josh Clarkson, Cole McConchie, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears
South Africa Probable XI:
Wiaan Mulder, Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen (WK), Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Dian Forrester, George Linde, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Prenelan Subrayen, Ottniel Baartman
New Zealand vs South Africa Today Match, Players To Watch Out for
Who will be the top run scorers for New Zealand today?
Devon Conway is our pick to top-score for New Zealand.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Devon Conway | 3 | 3 | – | 100 | 60 | 33.33 | 80 | 125.00 | – | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 2. Tom Latham | 3 | 3 | 1 | 81 | 63 | 40.50 | 71 | 114.08 | – | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 3. Tim Robinson | 4 | 4 | – | 56 | 32 | 14.00 | 47 | 119.15 | – | – | 1 | 7 |
Who will be the top run scorers for South Africa today?
Connor Esterhuizen is our pick to top-score for South Africa.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Connor Esterhuizen | 4 | 4 | 1 | 125 | 57 | 41.67 | 104 | 120.19 | – | 1 | 7 | 11 |
| 2. George Linde | 4 | 3 | 1 | 70 | 33 | 35.00 | 39 | 179.49 | – | – | 4 | 7 |
| 3. Dian Forrester | 4 | 4 | 1 | 62 | 19 | 20.67 | 64 | 96.88 | – | – | 3 | 3 |
Who will pick the most wickets for New Zealand in the match?
Pick: Ben Sears to take the most wickets for New Zealand.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Ben Sears | 4 | 4 | 14 | 79 | 6 | 3/14 | 13.17 | 5.64 | 14.00 | – | – | – |
| 2. Mitchell Santner | 3 | 3 | 10 | 48 | 5 | 2/19 | 9.60 | 4.80 | 12.00 | – | – | – |
| 3. Kyle Jamieson | 4 | 4 | 14.4 | 121 | 5 | 2/29 | 24.20 | 8.25 | 17.60 | – | – | 1 |
Who will pick the most wickets for South Africa in the match?
Pick: Gerald Coetzee to take the most wickets for South Africa.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Gerald Coetzee | 4 | 4 | 14.5 | 96 | 6 | 3/31 | 16.00 | 6.47 | 14.83 | – | – | – |
| 2. Keshav Maharaj | 4 | 4 | 14 | 122 | 6 | 2/22 | 20.33 | 8.71 | 14.00 | – | – | – |
| 3. Ottniel Baartman | 3 | 3 | 11 | 83 | 5 | 2/22 | 16.60 | 7.55 | 13.20 | – | – | – |
New Zealand vs South Africa: Which Team Will Score More Sixes?
We expect New Zealand to hit more sixes in this match
New Zealand vs South Africa, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect New Zealand to hit more fours in this match.
Who will win today’s NZ vs SA 5th T20I?
New Zealand are the favourites to win this 5th T20I match.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.
