NZ vs SA 2nd T20I Playing 11: Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand will square off against Keshav Maharaj-led South Africa in the 2nd T20I match on March 17 at Seddon Park, Hamilton.
South Africa secured a comfortable 7-wicket victory against New Zealand in the 1st T20I and will be aiming to extend the lead in the series.
Both sides have met on 21 occasions, where the Proteas Men have 13 wins while New Zealand has 8 wins.
South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl. Speaking at the toss, Keshav Maharaj said, “We will bowl first; it looks like a good wicket and there could be some dew later. From the local knowledge we have, the pitch should play better under lights.
Toss Update 🪙
🇿🇦 South Africa have won the toss and elected to Bowl first.
🔁 One change for #TheProteas as Wiaan Mulder replaces the injured Jordan Hermann.
Here’s how we line up for today’s clash. 💪
📸: @PhotosportNZ #Unbreakable pic.twitter.com/9PmhCxRSuG
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) March 17, 2026
While speaking on the today South Africa cricket team playing 11, Maharaj said, “We have made one change, with Wiaan Mulder coming in for Jordan Hermann.”
Meanwhile, Mitchell Santner said, “We would have bowled first as well, obviously dew could be a factor. We were a bit rusty, they played very well and we can’t take that away from them. Hoping to put up a better show tonight.”
While speaking on today New Zealand cricket team’s playing 11, Santner said, Lockie is back, which is nice. He comes in for Zak. Bevon hurt his knee the other night taking that catch, so Josh Clarkson comes in for him.”
NZ vs SA 2nd T20I Playing 11
New Zealand Playing 11: Devon Conway, Tom Latham(w), Tim Robinson, Nick Kelly, Mitchell Santner(c), James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Josh Clarkson, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears
South Africa Playing 11: Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen(w), Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Dian Forrester, Wiaan Mulder, George Linde, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj(c), Nqobani Mokoena, Ottneil Baartman
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