Cricket fans have consistently witnessed exhilarating clashes when the South Africa National Cricket Team engages with the New Zealand National Cricket Team, and they did not disappoint to deliver the thrillers consistently. As teams who are rivals, but invite worthy competition, both squads take the field with the aim of outplaying the other. From the Pacific aspects of the Proteas to the systematic precision of the Black Caps, the contest gifted moments of beauty, disappointment, and anticipation.
This tense match had supporters around the world glued to the screen, with key players on both sides providing match-winning moments. There were explosive bursts of batting and game-altering spells of bowling, showing the best of international cricket.
As such, below are the South Africa National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team match scorecard, key stats, notable match events — must-reads for those that did not watch the live action, and a recount to spot any of the missed key moments during any pivotal shifts of the entire contest.
South Africa National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Last 10 Test Matches
New Zealand and South Africa have played 49 Test matches. Of these 49 matches, 26 were won by the Proteas, and New Zealand emerged victorious in 7 games. 16 games ended in a draw. Here’s the New Zealand National Cricket team vs South Africa National Cricket match scorecard for the last 10 Test matches for your reference.
2023-2024 New Zealand v South Africa – 2nd Test, Seddon Park, Hamilton, 13th February, 2024
2016-2017 New Zealand v South Africa – 2nd Test, Basin Reserve, Wellington, 16th March, 2017
New Zealand
268 & 171
South Africa
359 & 83/2
Match Information
Toss
South Africa (elected to field)
Result
South Africa won by 8 wickets
Man of the Match
Keshav Maharaj
2016-2017 New Zealand v South Africa – 1st Test, University Oval, Dunedin, 8th March, 2017
South Africa
308 & 224/6
New Zealand
341
Match Information
Toss
South Africa (elected to bat)
Result
Match drawn
Man of the Match
Dean Elgar
2016-2017 South Africa v New Zealand – 2nd Test, SuperSport Park, Centurion, 27th August, 2016
South Africa
481/8 dec & 132/7 dec
New Zealand
214 & 195
Match Information
Toss
New Zealand (elected to field)
Result
South Africa won by 204 runs
Man of the Match
Quinton de Kock
2016-2017 South Africa v New Zealand – 1st Test, Kingsmead, Durban, 19th August, 2016
South Africa
263
New Zealand
15/2
Match Information
Toss
South Africa (elected to bat)
Result
Match drawn
Man of the Match
No Award
2012-2013 South Africa v New Zealand – 2nd Test, St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth, 11th January, 2013
South Africa
525/8 dec
New Zealand
121 & 211
Match Information
Toss
South Africa (elected to bat)
Result
South Africa won by an innings and 193 runs
Man of the Match
Dale Steyn
South Africa National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Last 10 ODI Matches
The Kiwis and the Proteas have encountered each other 74 times in 50-over games. Of these matches, South Africa won 42 matches, while the Black Caps emerged victorious in 27 games. 5 matches concluded without a result. Review the New Zealand National Cricket team vs South Africa National Cricket match scorecard for the last 10 ODI matches played between them.
2016-2017 New Zealand v South Africa – 2nd Match, Hagley Oval, Christchurch, 22nd February, 2017
New Zealand
(50 overs) 289/4
South Africa
(50 overs) 283/9
Match Information
Toss
South Africa (elected to field)
Result
New Zealand won by 6 runs
Man of the Match
Ross Taylor
2016-2017 New Zealand v South Africa – 1st Match, Seddon Park, Hamilton, 19th February, 2017
New Zealand
(34 overs) 207/7
South Africa
(33.5 overs) 210/6
Match Information
Toss
South Africa (elected to field)
Result
South Africa won by 4 wickets
Man of the Match
Quinton de Kock
2015-2016 South Africa v New Zealand – 3rd Match, Kingsmead, Durban, 26th August, 2015
South Africa
(50 overs) 283/7
New Zealand
(49.2 overs) 221
Match Information
Toss
South Africa (elected to bat)
Result
South Africa won by 62 runs
Man of the Match
AB de Villiers
South Africa National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Last 10 T20I Matches
The Proteas and the Kiwis have played 15 Twenty20 International matches and South Africa won 11 games, while New Zealand clinched victory 4 times. Check out the New Zealand National Cricket team vs South Africa National Cricket match scorecard for the last 10 T20I matches.
2016-2017 New Zealand v South Africa – 1st Match, Eden Park, Auckland, 17th February, 2017
South Africa
(20 overs) 185/6
New Zealand
(14.5 overs) 107
Match Information
Toss
New Zealand (elected to field)
Result
South Africa won by 78 runs
Man of the Match
Imran Tahir
2015-2016 South Africa v New Zealand – 2nd Match, SuperSport Park, Centurion, 16th August, 2015
New Zealand
(20 overs) 177/7
South Africa
(20 overs) 145/8
Match Information
Toss
New Zealand (elected to bat)
Result
New Zealand won by 32 runs
Man of the Match
Martin Guptill
2015-2016 South Africa v New Zealand – 1st Match, Kingsmead, Durban, 14th August, 2015
