New Zealand vs South Africa, 3rd T20I, South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026 - Commentary

This third game at Eden Park is a big chance for one team to take the lead in the series. Both sides are still thinking about their recent meeting in the T20 World Cup semi-final earlier this month, where New Zealand won easily. Because Eden Park has very short boundaries, the batters will likely look to score many runs today. It should be an exciting contest as both teams fight to get ahead. Toss and teams in a bit.

18:15 Local Time, 05:15 GMT, 10:45 IST: The five-match T20 series between New Zealand and South Africa is currently tied at 1-1 as the teams move to Auckland for the third game. South Africa won the first match by seven wickets after bowling out New Zealand for only 91 runs. However, New Zealand made a strong comeback in the second match, winning by 68 runs. Devon Conway led the way with 60 runs, and bowlers Ben Sears and Lockie Ferguson both took three wickets to help bowl out the Proteas for 107.

New Zealand Squad: Devon Conway, Tom Latham(w), Tim Robinson, Nick Kelly, Mitchell Santner(c), James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Josh Clarkson, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears, Katene D Clarke, Jayden Lennox, Zakary Foulkes, Nathan Smith, Dane Cleaver

South Africa Squad: Wiaan Mulder, Connor Esterhuizen(w), Tony de Zorzi, Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Dian Forrester, George Linde, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj(c), Nqobani Mokoena, Ottneil Baartman, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla, Prenelan Subrayen