NZ vs SA 3rd T20I LIVE Score: New Zealand, South Africa aim to take lead in Auckland

Having won one game each in the first two matches so far, both South Africa and New Zealand are looking to take the lead in the five-match series when they take the field in the third T20I at the Eden Park in Auckland on Friday. After being bowled out for paltry 91 in the first T20I, T20 World Cup 2026 runners-up New Zealand bounced back in the second game with an astounding 68-run win to level the series.

New Zealand vs South Africa T20I head-to-head

South Africa enjoy a 13-9 head-to-head record against New Zealand in the shortest format of the game. In New Zealand, both teams played a total of six matches, with the Proteas winning four, while losing two.

Where to watch NZ vs SA 3rd T20I in India?

Sony Sports Network is the official broadcaster of South Africa's tour of New Zealand. The New Zealand vs South Africa 3rd T20I will be telecast live on Sony Sports channels. Live streaming of New Zealand vs South Africa 3rd T20I will be available on SonyLIV app and website.

New Zealand vs South Africa 3rd T20I probable XIs

Devon Conway (wk), Tim Robinson, Tom Latham, Nick Kelly, Mitchell Santner (C), James Neesham, Josh Clarkson, Cole McConchie, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears

South Africa: Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Jason Smith, Rubin Hermann, Dian Forrester, George Linde, Nqobani Mokoena, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj (C), Ottneil Baartman