NZ vs SA Match Prediction - Who Will Win 4th T20I? | South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026
The five-match NZ vs SA series is currently led by the hosts, New Zealand. The final two games in the series seem even, as they will feature the second-tier side from both nations. New Zealand will play under a substitute skipper in Tom Latham, as Mitchell Santner has departed for his stint in the IPL.
The hosts, New Zealand, started the series off with a humiliating loss, as they were bowled out for less than 100 runs, and South Africa chased it after a long struggle. However, the hosts bounced back and didn't let the grip slip from their hands. Led by Santner, they levelled the series with a win in Hamilton and then extended a lead with their second consecutive victory in Auckland.
This means that the upcoming fixture is a do-or-die for South Africa to keep their chances alive; the last game would otherwise be reduced to a dead rubber. This is a good chance for the two giants of T20Is to test their current bench strengths.
NZ vs SA Match Prediction: Who Will Win the 4th T20I?
Match Details
Match: New Zealand vs South Africa, Match 4, South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026
Date: March 22, 2026
Venue: Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Time: 11:45 AM IST
Live Streaming: SonyLIV and Fancode (OTT and Mobile)
Live Broadcast: Sony Sports Network
NZ vs SA Match Prediction: Head-to-Head Record
The two teams, New Zealand and South Africa, are often considered the most unlucky teams in ICC tournaments, as, despite some stellar performances, they have not won ICC trophies. Speaking of their head-to-head clashes, they have met a total of 23 times and South Africa have the greater hand with 13 wins, while New Zealand has been giving it back in recent times, having won 10 matches.
Pitch Report & Conditions
The pitch conditions at Wellington often favour the batters to a greater extent, as the short dimensions of the ground often favour attacking play. Functioning as a batting paradise, the ground often benefits seamers who get a good amount of pace and bounce off the track. However, the same even bounce and pace on the ball also facilitates the batters flaunting their strokeplay.
NZ vs SA Weather Report
Wellington is currently experiencing cool temperatures with no rainfall or any kind of precipitation during this time of the year. However, the dew factor might come into play as the match progresses; however, the daytime will be bright and sunny.
NZ vs SA Match Prediction: Probable XIs
New Zealand Playing XI: Tom Latham, Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver (wk), Tim Robinson, Bevon Jacobs, Nick Kelly, Cole McConchie, James Neesham, Jayden Lennox, Zak Foulkes, and Ben Sears
South Africa Playing XI: Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen, Jason Smith, Dian Forrester, Rubin Hermann, Wiaan Mulder, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj (C), Nqobani Mokoena, Gerald Coetzee, and Lutho Sipamla.
Toss Impact:
Such batting-friendly tracks, which often facilitate easy scoring of runs, are affected by the toss. Though no score is considered safe on such tracks, they manage to pick batting first so that they can keep the scoreboard pressure troubling the opposition batters.
NZ vs SA: Form and Fitness:
New Zealand batter Devon Conway has been in promising touch alongside the two bowlers Lockie Ferguson and skipper Mitchell Santner; however, they both will no longer be part of the team for the remainder of the two matches, which can be concerning for the Kiwis. However, Tom Latham showed some remarkable form lately in the last game.
Bevon Jacobs has returned from injury and will be part of the remainder of the games. South Africa's Jordan Herman has been officially ruled out of the series alongside New Zealand's Ish Sodhi.
NZ vs SA: Score Prediction:
Sky Stadium often facilitates high-scoring conditions in Wellington. The average first-inning score at this venue ranges between 180 and 200 runs. However, chasing 200 run totals is an easy task on this track.
NZ vs SA Players to Perform Prediction:
New Zealand: Tom Latham, Jaydon Lennox, Bevon Jacobs and Ben Sears.
South Africa: George Linde, Gerald Coetzee, and Keshav Maharaj.
Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for New Zealand? Tom Latham or Tim Robinson
Who will score the most runs for South Africa? Wiaan Mulder or Tony de Zorzi.
Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for New Zealand? Ben Sears or Zak Foulkes
Who will pick the most wickets for South Africa? Gerald Coetzee or Keshav Maharaj.
Conclusion: Who will win the NZ vs SA Match?
South Africa's second-tier team has struggled way more than expected with the willow. However, New Zealand batters have slowly revived their form and might take the series away in Wellington. Wellington is also home to some of New Zealand's biggest hitters in the series camp. The game will be South Africa's final chance to secure a chance to win the series.
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