New Zealand will lock horns with South Africa in the second T20I in a five-game series at Seddon Park, in Hamilton.
The visitors are ahead 1-0 in the series after they clinched the opener by seven wickets.
The Kiwis collapsed like a pack of cards in the first innings and were restricted to a total of just 91 runs. James Neesham emerged as the top scorer with 26, while none of the top four batters could reach double digits.
Nqobani Mokoena emerged as the pick of the bowlers with three wickets, while Gerald Coetzee, Ottniel Baartman, and Keshav Maharaj bagged two scalps each.
South Africa chased down the total with little trouble. Connor Esterhuizen led the chase with a patient 45, and yet South Africa won the match with 20 balls to spare.
In this article, The Sporting News takes you through all the details related to how and where to watch the second T20I between New Zealand and South Africa.
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New Zealand Vs South Africa 1st T20I live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch the second T20I between New Zealand and South Africa in India:
- TV channel: Sony Sports Network
- Live stream: SonyLIV
The New Zealand vs South Africa series will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network. Fans can also enjoy the live streaming on the Sony LIV app and website.
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What time does New Zealand Vs South Africa kick off?
The second T20I between New Zealand Vs South Africa will be played at Seddon Park, in Hamilton.
It will kick off at 11:45 a.m. IST on Tuesday, March 17, in India.
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New Zealand Vs South Africa squads, team news
New Zealand has named a split squad to manage workloads, while South Africa is resting several senior players. Mitchell Santner leads for the first three matches, and Tom Latham takes over for the final two.
New Zealand squad: Devon Conway(w), Tim Robinson, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Santner(c), Bevon Jacobs, Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi, Cole McConchie, Dane Cleaver, Nick Kelly, Ben Sears, Katene D Clarke, Jayden Lennox, Zakary Foulkes
Keshav Maharaj captains a 15-member squad that includes five uncapped players, with most of the World Cup squad being rested.
South Africa squad: Tony de Zorzi, Jason Smith, Jordan Hermann, George Linde, Wiaan Mulder, Connor Esterhuizen(w), Prenelan Subrayen, Dian Forrester, Gerald Coetzee, Ottneil Baartman, Keshav Maharaj(c), Lutho Sipamla, Rubin Hermann, Andile Simelane, Nqobani Mokoena
New Zealand Vs South Africa T20I schedule
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | March 15, 2026 | 11:45 AM | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
| 2nd T20I | March 17, 2026 | 11:45 AM | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| 3rd T20I | March 20, 2026 | 11:45 AM | Eden Park, Auckland |
| 4th T20I | March 22, 2026 | 11:45 AM | Sky Stadium, Wellington |
| 5th T20I | March 25, 2026 | 11:45 AM | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
New Zealand Vs South Africa Odds
New Zealand are the favourites to win the 2nd T20I match at 1.60 on Dafabet, while South Africa are positioned as the underdogs at 2.37.
* Odds are correct at time of publish but subject to change
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