Ferguson, Santner, Latham help New Zealand take 2-1 series lead
Conway and Latham put on an opening stand of 96 in New Zealand's chase of 137
20/03Result
3rd T20I (N), South Africa tour of New Zealand at Auckland, Mar 20 2026
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
137/2 (16.2/20 ov)
Player of the Match
20/03Result
3rd T20I (N), South Africa tour of New Zealand at Auckland, Mar 20 2026
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
137/2 (16.2/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
New Zealand ask South Africa to bat in third T20I; Jacobs comes back, Sipamla comes in
This will be the last fixture of the series for Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner and Lockie Ferguson, who will all be rested for the remaining two matches
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Preview
New Zealand and South Africa jostle for series lead in high-scoring Auckland
NZ do not have a great record at Eden Park but will hope the experience of playing here helps them overcome the SA challenge