Sports Desk, New Delhi: The third match of the five-match T20I series between New Zealand national cricket team and South Africa national cricket team is being played today at Eden Park in Auckland. With the series currently level at 1-1, both sides are aiming to take the lead in this crucial encounter.
Toss Update
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and decided to bowl first. As a result, South Africa’s opening pair is set to take the field shortly to begin their innings.
Series Situation
The five-match T20I series is evenly poised at 1-1, making this match an important one for both teams. A win here will give either side a significant advantage going forward in the series.
South Africa Playing XI
Devon Conway, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Tim Robinson, Nick Kelly, Bevon Jacobs, Mitchell Santner (captain), James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears, Lockie Ferguson.
New Zealand Playing XI
Wiaan Mulder, Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen (wicketkeeper), Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Dian Forrester, George Linde, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj (captain), Nqobani Mokoena, Lutho Sipamla.