NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 3rd T20I, South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 3rd T20I of the South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026 between NZ vs SA to be played in Auckland.

The first two games of the five-match T20I series between New Zealand and South Africa have been contrasting. New Zealand had a horrible first match, but they bounced back with a dominating win.

Both sides have one win each, and the action moves to the third match. It is scheduled to start at 11:45 AM IST on Friday, taking place at Eden Park in Auckland. New Zealand made a couple of changes, and it worked well for them in the second T20I.

Devon Conway, Ben Sears, and Lockie Ferguson played a crucial role in their win. South Africa have an inexperienced batting unit, which was visible in both matches.

They had a small target in the 1st game, but their batters were tentative. Hence, the Kiwis will fancy their chances of getting another win here.

NZ vs SA: Match Details

• Match: New Zealand (NZ) vs South Africa (SA), 3rd T20I, South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026
• Match Date: March 20, 2026 (Friday)
• Time: 11:45 A.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 6:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
• Venue: Eden Park, Auckland

NZ vs SA: Head-to-Head: NZ (9) – SA (13)

New Zealand won their ninth T20I against South Africa in Hamilton. These two sides have clashed in 22 games so far, and the Proteas have won 13 of those.

NZ vs SA: Weather Report

It is predicted to be overcast conditions in Auckland for the third T20I on Friday. The expected temperature will drop to 18°C, and the average humidity will be 78 percent.

NZ vs SA: Pitch Report

Eden Park is an excellent batting venue. It has a drop-in wicket, which offers good bounce and pace. Batters can use it to execute big shots. However, the grass early on will help the fast bowlers.

The slower ones will be effective because the ball will stick more in the lateral stages. Hence, batting first can be ideal in these conditions.

NZ vs SA: Predicted XIs:

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

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

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 NZ vs SA Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Connor Esterhuizen

Batter: Jason Smith

All-rounders: Mitch Santner, George Linde, Cole McConchie, Wiaan Mulder

Bowlers: Ottneil Baartman, Ben Sears, Lockie Ferguson

Captain First-Choice: Wiaan Mulder || Captain Second-Choice: Jason Smith

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Devon Conway || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Ben Sears

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 NZ vs SA Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Devon Conway, Connor Esterhuizen

Batter: Tim Robinson

All-rounders: Mitch Santner, George Linde, Cole McConchie, Wiaan Mulder, James Neesham

Bowlers: Gerald Coetzee, N. Mokoena, Lockie Ferguson

Captain First-Choice: Mitch Santner || Captain Second-Choice: onnor Esterhuizen

Vice-Captain First-Choice: George Linde || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Cole McConchie

NZ vs SA: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

South Africa have a second-string side for this series, and several players have not even played 5 to 10 T20Is. Hence, we back New Zealand to win the third T20I on Friday.

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