South Africa vs New Zealand Head-to-Head in T20
South Africa
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South Africa
New Zealand
NZ
New Zealand
Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways
South Africa vs New Zealand head to head in T20 record shows 24 matches played between the two teams, with South Africa winning 13 matches and New Zealand winning 11, while 0 games ended in no result or tie.
The South Africa vs New Zealand T20 records give a clear indication of their rivalry. The South Africa vs New Zealand T20 stats highlight a highest team score of 185/6 (20 ov) for South Africa and 180/5 (20 ov) for New Zealand in matches between the two sides.
Looking at the South Africa vs New Zealand timeline, last 5 T20 matches provide a clear view of recent results and head-to-head trends between the teams. The South Africa vs New Zealand in T20 World Cup shows the number of matches played between the two teams.
South Africa vs New Zealand T20 Records
| Details | SA | NZ |
|---|---|---|
Highest Team ScoreHighest total scored in T20 matches between these teams | 185 | 180 |
Lowest Team ScoreLowest total scored in T20 matches between these teams | 87 | 86 |
Average Runs per MatchAverage runs scored per innings | 155.83 | 153.58 |
Average Wickets LostAverage wickets lost per innings (lower is better) | 6.08 | 5.92 |
Biggest Win (Runs)Largest margin of victory by runs | 78 | 32 |
Biggest Win (Wickets)Largest margin of victory by wickets | 8 | 9 |
South Africa vs New Zealand T20 Stats
Batting Records
| Details | Player | Team | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
Most Runs Scorer | Richard Levi | SA | 117 runs 1 innings, Avg: 117.00 |
Most Hundreds | Richard Levi | SA | 1 hundred 1 innings |
Best Average | Richard Levi | SA | 117 Min 1 innings |
Most Fifties | Graeme Smith | SA | 1 fifties 1 innings |
Highest Strike Rate | Finn Allen | NZ | 303.03 Min 33 balls faced |
Richard Levi | SA | 117 runs 1 innings, Avg: 117.00 | |
Richard Levi | SA | 1 hundred 1 innings | |
Richard Levi | SA | 117 Min 1 innings | |
Graeme Smith | SA | 1 fifties 1 innings | |
Richard Levi | SA | 229.41 Min 51 balls faced | |
Martin Guptill | NZ | 101 runs 1 innings, Avg: 101.00 | |
Martin Guptill | NZ | 1 hundred 1 innings | |
Martin Guptill | NZ | 101 Min 1 innings | |
Brendon McCullum | NZ | 1 fifties 1 innings | |
Finn Allen | NZ | 303.03 Min 33 balls faced |
Bowling Records
| Details | Player | Team | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
Most Wickets Taker | Morne Morkel | SA | 10 wickets 9 matches, Econ: 8.34 |
Best Bowling Figures in a Match | Dale Steyn | SA | 4/17 4 overs |
Best Economy Rate | Chris Morris | SA | 4.53 6.4 overs, 4 wickets |
Best Strike Rate | Imran Tahir | SA | 6.43 45 balls, 7 wickets |
Morne Morkel | SA | 10 wickets 9 matches, Econ: 8.34 | |
Dale Steyn | SA | 4/17 4 overs | |
Chris Morris | SA | 4.53 6.4 overs, 4 wickets | |
Imran Tahir | SA | 6.43 45 balls, 7 wickets | |
Tim Southee | NZ | 8 wickets 6 matches, Econ: 9.65 | |
Nathan Astle | NZ | 3/20 4 overs | |
Jeetan Patel | NZ | 4.63 8 overs, 5 wickets | |
Jeetan Patel | NZ | 9.6 48 balls, 5 wickets |
South Africa vs New Zealand in T20 World Cup
South Africa vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Records
| Details | SA | NZ |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Team Score | 178/3 (17.1 ov) | 175/7 (20 ov) |
| Lowest Team Score | 128/7 (20 ov) | 127/5 (20 ov) |
| Biggest Win (Runs) | 13 | 4 |
| Biggest Win (Wickets) | 7 | 9 |
South Africa vs New Zealand Timeline (T20) : (Last 5 matches)
| Date | Venue | Score | Winner | Margin | Player of Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 4, 2026 | Eden Gardens | SA :169/8 (20 ov) NZ :173/1 (12.5 ov) |  NZ | 9 wickets | Finn Allen |
Feb 14, 2026 | NZ :175/7 (20 ov) SA :178/3 (17.1 ov) |  SA | 7 wickets | Marco Jansen | |
Feb 14, 2026 | Narendra Modi Stadium | NZ :175/7 (20 ov) SA :178/3 (17.1 ov) | SA | 7 wickets | Marco Jansen |
Jul 26, 2025 | Harare Sports Club | NZ :180/5 (20 ov) SA :177/6 (20 ov) | NZ | 3 runs | Matt Henry |
Jul 26, 2025 | Harare Sports Club | NZ :180/5 (20 ov) SA :177/6 (20 ov) | NZ | 3 runs | Matt Henry |