LIVE | SA vs NZ Live Score Today South Africa Tour Of New Zealand, 4th T20I Updates: McConchie Falls, South Africa In Command
✍️ Written by: Vishal Pushkar
New Zealand face South Africa in the 4th T20I at Sky Stadium, Wellington, on March 22, 2026. Leading 2-1, the Black Caps are one win away from a series victory, while the Proteas fight to stay alive. Get the match preview, start time, and key player battles here on NewsX.
New Zealand National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: New Zealand once again put up a dominating bowling performance in the 4th T20I to restrict South Africa to a score of 164 runs. In spite of missing out on their regular skipper and leader of the bowling attack, Mitchell Santner, the hosts managed to keep the Proteas at bay. Connor Esterhuizen top-scored for the visitors with a maiden international half-century. Meanwhile, Ben Sears and Cole McConchie were the star performers with the ball in hand in the first innings. Sears gave away only 22 runs in his four overs, while McConchie conceded 26. They both picked up a wicket in the innings.
South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first against New Zealand. For South Africa, Prenelan Subrayen is making his debut with Ottneil Baartman resting in this match.
New Zealand’s Tom Latham has picked up an injury. Neesham will lead the side as stand-in skipper. Katene D Clarke will debut for the hosts.
South Africa head into the 4th T20I at the Sky Stadium in Wellington for a do-or-die clash against New Zealand. After a dominant start to the series, the Proteas have lost their clinical edge, allowing New Zealand to surge ahead with back-to-back victories.
For Keshav Maharaj, the challenge today isn’t just about tactical execution; it’s about a mental reset for a batting unit that has struggled to post competitive totals against the disciplined Kiwi attack.
On the other hand, the hosts are just one win away from clinching the series.
New Zealand National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Players:
New Zealand (Playing XI): Tim Robinson, Katene D Clarke, Dane Cleaver(w), Nick Kelly, Bevon Jacobs, James Neesham(c), Josh Clarkson, Cole McConchie, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears
South Africa (Playing XI): Wiaan Mulder, Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen(w), Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Dian Forrester, George Linde, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj(c), Prenelan Subrayen, Ottneil Baartman
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Live Updates
- 20:08 (IST) 22 Mar 2026
New Zealand National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: 8 Down
Ottneil Baartman is here to clean up the tail. New Zealand lose Zakary Foulkes as the eighth wicket. Kyle Jamieson is the new batter in.
- 14:39 (IST) 22 Mar 2026
New Zealand National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: 7 Down
Keshav Maharaj gets the big wicket of Cole McConchie. Is it game over for Blackcaps? He was also the last recognised batter in the lineup. Blackcaps are 7 down in the chase. NZ 113/7 (16)
- 19:25 (IST) 22 Mar 2026
New Zealand National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: NZ 70/2 (7)
Despite losing both openers, New Zealand have a strong hold on the chase with the required run-rate in check. Dane Cleaver is continuing to play his shots and his getting the dividends for it.
- 13:43 (IST) 22 Mar 2026
NZ vs SA 4th T20I Live Score And Updates: Robinson Continues His Onslaught!
Despite losing their first wicket, New Zealand are showing no signs of slowing down in this chase. Tim Robinson has continued his onslaught on the South African pacers. He welcomed Ottneil Baartman, bowling his first over with a four.
- 13:39 (IST) 22 Mar 2026
NZ vs SA 4th T20I Live Score And Updates: Mulder Strikes For South Africa!
Finally, something goes right for Wiaan Mulder and South Africa. After being dismissed for his second duck in a row, the all-rounder broke the opening stand with only his third ball of the match. Debutant Katene Clarke was dismissed after scoring only nine runs in five balls.
