The third T20I between the New Zealand cricket team and the South Africa cricket team is set to be a significant clash, with the five-match series evenly balanced after two very different results. New Zealand come into this match after a splendid performance in the second T20I at Hamilton, where they recorded a 68-run win to make the series 1-1.
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - South Africa Tour of New Zealand 2026, 3rd T20I
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Devon Conway was one of the standout performers with a half-century, while the bowling unit worked together to break down South Africa’s batting order. On the other hand, South Africa had begun the series claiming a seven-wicket win in the first match after bowling New Zealand out for only 91.
The third T20I is scheduled at Eden Park, which is one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world. For the NZ vs SA Dream11 team prediction, Wiaan Mulder and Mitchell Santner are the obvious picks for captaincy, as they usually provide fantasy points with both bat and ball.
New Zealand vs South Africa Match Details
| Series | South Africa Tour of New Zealand 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | New Zealand vs South Africa, 3rd T20I |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Eden Park |
| City | Auckland |
| Match Start Time | 11:45 AM IST, 20th March 2026 |
| Scorecard | NZ vs SA 3rd T20I |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
NZ vs SA Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Devon Conway | New Zealand | 60 Runs |
| Lockie Ferguson | New Zealand | 3 Wickets |
| George Linde | South Africa | 33 Runs |
| Wiaan Mulder | South Africa | 2 Wickets |
NZ vs SA Toss Prediction
According to our NZ vs SA Dream11 prediction today match, the BlackCaps skipper, Mitchell Santner, could choose to bat first if he wins the toss. Eden Park has hosted 35 T20 Internationals so far, where teams batting first have won 16 matches, while sides chasing have come out on top 14 times. The remaining five games ended with no result.
Record of Chasing Teams at Eden Park
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 46.6% |
NZ vs SA Playing 11 (Probable)
| New Zealand Playing XI | South Africa Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Devon Conway | Wiaan Mulder |
| Tom Latham (wk) | Connor Esterhuizen(wk) |
| Tim Robinson | Tony de Zorzi |
| Nick Kelly | Rubin Hermann |
| Mitchell Santner(c) | Jason Smith |
| James Neesham | Dian Forrester |
| Cole McConchie | George Linde |
| Josh Clarkson | Gerald Coetzee |
| Ben Sears | Keshav Maharaj(c) |
| Lockie Ferguson | Ottneil Baartman |
| Kyle Jamieson | Nqobani Mokoena |
NZ vs SA Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
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| Top Run Scorers | Devon Conway and George Linde |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Lockie Ferguson and Wiaan Mulder |
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NZ vs SA Captain and Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Wiaan Mulder and Mitchell Santner |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | George Linde and James Neesham |
Top Picks for NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Rubin Hermann | South Africa | Batsman |
| Keshav Maharaj | South Africa | Bowler |
Budget Picks for NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Devon Conway | New Zealand | Batsman |
| Lockie Ferguson | New Zealand | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: D Conway, R Hermann
- Batters: T de Zorzi
- All-rounders: M Santner(c), W Mulder, G Linde(vc), C McConchie, J Neesham
- Bowlers: O Baartman, L Ferguson, B Sears
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: C Esterhuizen, R Hermann, T Latham
- Batters: T Robinson
- All-rounders: M Santner, W Mulder(c), G Linde, C McConchie, J Neesham(vc)
- Bowlers: G Coetzee, K Maharaj
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the NZ vs SA based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today (3rd T20I) South Africa Tour of New Zealand 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| N Smith | 8.5 |
| P Subrayan | 7.5 |
NZ vs SA Weather & Pitch Report at Eden Park
| Temperature | 18°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 160 runs |
NZ vs SA H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| New Zealand (NZ) | 9 |
| South Africa (SA) | 13 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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