The New Zealand vs South Africa head-to-head record in T20 Internationals showcases a fiercely competitive rivalry between two well-balanced sides. New Zealand are known for their structured approach, adaptable batting order, and disciplined pace attack, while South Africa combine explosive top-order hitters with high-quality fast bowling. Across different continents and conditions, matches between these two teams have often been closely contested. From record-breaking centuries to match-winning five-wicket hauls, analyzing their historical data provides valuable insight into patterns, strengths, and tactical matchups in this exciting T20 rivalry.
New Zealand vs South Africa – Overall Head-to-Head (T20Is)
Matches Played
New Zealand Won
South Africa Won
No Result
Tied
18
7
11
0
0
Highest Team Totals in New Zealand vs South Africa T20s
Team
Score
Overs
RR
Inns
Opposition
Ground
Result
Match Date
South Africa
185/6
20.0
9.25
1
vs New Zealand
Auckland
Won
17 Feb 2017
New Zealand
180/5
20.0
9.00
1
vs South Africa
Harare
Won
26 Jul 2025
South Africa
179/6
20.0
8.95
1
vs New Zealand
Gqeberha
Won
26 Dec 2012
New Zealand
177/7
20.0
8.85
1
vs South Africa
Centurion
Won
16 Aug 2015
South Africa
174/2
16.0
10.87
2
vs New Zealand
Hamilton
Won
19 Feb 2012
Lowest Team Totals in New Zealand vs South Africa T20s
Team
Score
Overs
RR
Inns
Opposition
Ground
Result
Match Date
New Zealand
86
18.2
4.69
1
vs South Africa
Durban
Lost
21 Dec 2012
New Zealand
107
14.5
7.21
2
vs South Africa
Auckland
Lost
17 Feb 2017
New Zealand
127/5
20.0
6.35
2
vs South Africa
Lord’s
Lost
9 Jun 2009
South Africa
128/7
20.0
6.40
1
vs New Zealand
Lord’s
Won
9 Jun 2009
New Zealand
129/7
20.0
6.45
1
vs South Africa
Johannesburg
Lost
23 Nov 2007
Most Runs in New Zealand vs South Africa T20s
Player
Team
Matches
Innings
Runs
Highest Score
Average
Strike Rate
MJ Guptill
New Zealand
10
10
424
101*
53.00
132.91
AB de Villiers
South Africa
11
11
270
52*
33.75
119.46
JP Duminy
South Africa
8
6
256
86*
51.20
162.02
BB McCullum
New Zealand
12
12
248
57
22.54
112.21
HM Amla
South Africa
7
7
219
62
31.28
123.72
Highest Individual Scores in New Zealand vs South Africa T20s
Player
Runs
Balls
SR
Team
Ground
Match Date
RE Levi
117*
51
229.41
South Africa
Hamilton
19 Feb 2012
MJ Guptill
101*
69
146.37
New Zealand
East London
23 Dec 2012
JM Kemp
89*
56
158.92
South Africa
Durban
19 Sep 2007
JP Duminy
86*
43
200.00
South Africa
Chattogram
24 Mar 2014
MJ Guptill
78*
55
141.81
New Zealand
Wellington
17 Feb 2012
Most Wickets in New Zealand vs South Africa T20s
Player
Team
Matches
Wickets
Best Bowling
Average
Economy
M Morkel
South Africa
9
10
4/17
29.20
8.34
DW Steyn
South Africa
5
9
4/17
10.44
4.94
TG Southee
New Zealand
6
8
3/28
27.75
9.65
Imran Tahir
South Africa
2
7
5/24
7.28
6.51
NL McCullum
New Zealand
12
7
2/31
36.42
6.89
Best Bowling Figures in a Match (New Zealand vs South Africa T20s)
