Head to head · T20I
New Zealand vs South Africa T20I head to head record
Data through 25 March 2026Last updated 25 March 2026
New Zealand and South Africa met 25 times in T20I matches in the data (2005–2026). New Zealand won 10 and South Africa won 15. South Africa lead the head-to-head in the data by 5 wins. In the last 5 meetings, New Zealand won 2 and South Africa won 3. The highest total in the fixture is 187/4 by South Africa (25 Mar 2026).
Matches
25
2005–2026
New Zealand won
10
South Africa won
15
Wins per year
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| Year | New Zealand wins | South Africa wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 4 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 4 |
Last 10 New Zealand vs South Africa matches
| Date | Teams | Result | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | South Africa 187/4 (20 ov) New Zealand 154/8 (20 ov) | South Africa won by 33 runs | Hagley Oval |
| 22 Mar 2026 | South Africa 164/5 (20 ov) New Zealand 145 (18.5 ov) | South Africa won by 19 runs | Wellington Regional Stadium |
| 20 Mar 2026 | South Africa 136/9 (20 ov) New Zealand 137/2 (16.2 ov) | New Zealand won by 8 wickets | Eden Park |
| 17 Mar 2026 | New Zealand 175/6 (20 ov) South Africa 107 (15.3 ov) | New Zealand won by 68 runs | Seddon Park |
| 15 Mar 2026 | New Zealand 91 (14.3 ov) South Africa 93/3 (16.4 ov) | South Africa won by 7 wickets | Bay Oval |
| 4 Mar 2026 | South Africa 169/8 (20 ov) New Zealand 173/1 (12.5 ov) | New Zealand won by 9 wickets | Eden Gardens |
| 14 Feb 2026 | New Zealand 175/7 (20 ov) South Africa 178/3 (17.1 ov) | South Africa won by 7 wickets | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| 26 Jul 2025 | New Zealand 180/5 (20 ov) South Africa 177/6 (20 ov) | New Zealand won by 3 runs | Harare Sports Club |
| 22 Jul 2025 | South Africa 134/8 (20 ov) New Zealand 135/3 (15.5 ov) | New Zealand won by 7 wickets | Harare Sports Club |
| 16 Jul 2025 | New Zealand 173/5 (20 ov) South Africa 152 (18.2 ov) | New Zealand won by 21 runs | Harare Sports Club |
Biggest wins
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 68 runs | South Africa | T20I | 17 Mar 2026 | Seddon Park |
| New Zealand | 32 runs | South Africa | T20I | 16 Aug 2015 | SuperSport Park |
| New Zealand | 21 runs | South Africa | T20I | 16 Jul 2025 | Harare Sports Club |
| New Zealand | 9 wickets | South Africa | T20I | 4 Mar 2026 | Eden Gardens |
| New Zealand | 8 wickets | South Africa | T20I | 20 Mar 2026 | Eden Park |
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 78 runs | New Zealand | T20I | 17 Feb 2017 | Eden Park |
| South Africa | 33 runs | New Zealand | T20I | 26 Dec 2012 | St George's Park |
| South Africa | 33 runs | New Zealand | T20I | 25 Mar 2026 | Hagley Oval |
| South Africa | 8 wickets | New Zealand | T20I | 19 Feb 2012 | Seddon Park |
| South Africa | 8 wickets | New Zealand | T20I | 21 Dec 2012 | Kingsmead |
Highest and lowest totals
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 187/4 | 20 | New Zealand | 25 Mar 2026 | Won |
| South Africa | 185/6 | 20 | New Zealand | 17 Feb 2017 | Won |
| New Zealand | 180/5 | 20 | South Africa | 26 Jul 2025 | Won |
| South Africa | 179/6 | 20 | New Zealand | 26 Dec 2012 | Won |
| South Africa | 178/3 | 17.1 | New Zealand | 14 Feb 2026 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 86 | 18.2 | South Africa | 21 Dec 2012 | Lost |
| New Zealand | 91 | 14.3 | South Africa | 15 Mar 2026 | Lost |
| New Zealand | 107 | 14.5 | South Africa | 17 Feb 2017 | Lost |
| South Africa | 107 | 15.3 | New Zealand | 17 Mar 2026 | Lost |
| South Africa | 133 | 19.3 | New Zealand | 21 Oct 2005 | Lost |
Most runs in New Zealand vs South Africa matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Guptill | New Zealand | 10 | 424 | 53.00 | 132.9 | 101 | 1 |
| AB de Villiers | South Africa | 11 | 270 | 33.75 | 119.5 | 52 | 0 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | South Africa | 6 | 256 | 51.20 | 162.0 | 86 | 0 |
| Brendon McCullum | New Zealand | 12 | 248 | 22.55 | 112.2 | 57 | 0 |
| Hashim Amla | South Africa | 7 | 219 | 31.29 | 123.7 | 62 | 0 |
| Connor Esterhuizen | South Africa | 5 | 200 | 50.00 | 146.0 | 75 | 0 |
| Tim Seifert | New Zealand | 5 | 189 | 47.25 | 141.0 | 66 | 0 |
| Kane Williamson | New Zealand | 7 | 189 | 31.50 | 139.0 | 51 | 0 |
| Devon Conway | New Zealand | 6 | 175 | 29.17 | 128.7 | 60 | 0 |
| TB Robinson | New Zealand | 6 | 156 | 31.20 | 125.8 | 75 | 0 |
Most wickets in New Zealand vs South Africa matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morne Morkel | South Africa | 9 | 10 | 29.20 | 8.34 | 4/17 |
| Dale Steyn | South Africa | 5 | 9 | 10.44 | 4.95 | 4/17 |
| Gerald Coetzee | South Africa | 7 | 9 | 21.44 | 7.47 | 3/31 |
| BV Sears | New Zealand | 5 | 8 | 14.50 | 6.44 | 3/14 |
| Keshav Maharaj | South Africa | 7 | 8 | 26.75 | 9.30 | 2/22 |
| Tim Southee | New Zealand | 6 | 8 | 27.75 | 9.65 | 3/28 |
| Mitchell Santner | New Zealand | 9 | 8 | 29.50 | 7.15 | 2/19 |
| Imran Tahir | South Africa | 2 | 7 | 7.29 | 6.51 | 5/24 |
| Ottniel Baartman | South Africa | 4 | 7 | 16.57 | 7.73 | 2/22 |
| Matthew Henry | New Zealand | 4 | 7 | 17.86 | 8.72 | 3/34 |
Where they met
| Ground | Played | New Zealand won | South Africa won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare Sports Club | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Kingsmead | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Eden Park | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Wellington Regional Stadium | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Seddon Park | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| The Wanderers Stadium | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Buffalo Park | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| St George's Park | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the New Zealand vs South Africa T20I head to head record?
25 matches: New Zealand won 10, South Africa won 15, tied 0, drawn 0, no result 0 (data 2005–2026).
Who won the last New Zealand vs South Africa T20I match?
South Africa won by 33 runs (25 Mar 2026).
What is the highest score in New Zealand vs South Africa T20I matches?
187/4 by South Africa on 25 Mar 2026.
Who has scored the most runs in New Zealand vs South Africa T20I matches?
Martin Guptill (New Zealand), 424 runs in 10 innings.
Who has taken the most wickets in New Zealand vs South Africa T20I matches?
Morne Morkel (South Africa), 10 wickets.
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Past results only, not a prediction. Coverage: Cricsheet data from the early 2000s.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.