The five-match T20I series will take place from 15 to 25 March 2026, with both the women’s and men’s teams playing on the same day at the same venue – a first for the two nations in a bilateral series. 

The Proteas Women will play in the afternoon, followed by the Proteas Men under lights in the evening. Matches will be played at international cricket venues in Mount Maunganui (15 March), Hamilton (17 March), Auckland (20 March), Wellington (22 March), and Christchurch (25 March). 

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Following the T20Is, the Proteas Women will remain in New Zealand for a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series from 29 March – 04 April, which forms part of the second round of IWC matches for qualification to the 2029 Women’s Cricket World Cup.

Director of National Teams and High Performance, Enoch Nkwe, said the format is an exciting step forward in South Africa’s relationship with New Zealand Cricket. “Hosting both the women’s and men’s fixtures as double-headers throughout the T20I series will offer fans a more inclusive and engaging cricketing experience,” he said.

“It will no doubt be a competitive tour, and we look forward to what promises to be an exciting series for both the Proteas Men and Proteas Women.”

Tickets will go on sale in August 2025.

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