Black Caps beaten by South Africa in first T20

Black Caps beaten by South Africa in first T20


South Africa’s Gerald Coetzee celebrates the wicket of Tom Latham.
New Zealand Blackcaps v South Africa Proteas Men, Ist Twenty20 international cricket match at Bay Oval in Mt Maunganui, Sunday 15 March 2026. Β© Photo: Andrew Cornaga / Photosport.nz

South Africa’s Gerald Coetzee celebrates the wicket of Tom Latham.
Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz

New Zealand have lost by seven wickets to the visitors in the first of five T20 matches at Mt Maunganui.

The Black Caps were only able to post a total of 91 after batting first, with South Africa winning with 20 balls remaining.

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