Latham inspires crushing win over South Africa: 3rd T20 (Auckland)

New Zealand comfortably chased down South Africa’s total in the 3rd T20I at Eden Park, winning by 8 wickets.

South Africa batted first and posted a competitive score, with contributions through the innings, but they couldn’t fully capitalize in the final overs. New Zealand’s bowlers led by Sears and Jamieson kept things tight enough to prevent a bigger total, setting up a manageable chase.

In response, New Zealand produced a composed batting performance, reaching the target with wickets in hand. Tom Latham posted 63 not out.

The top order laid a strong foundation, and a key partnership ensured there were no late hiccups. They paced the chase smartly, accelerating when needed, and sealed the win comfortably, taking control of the match with a professional all-round effort.

New Zealand 137 for 2 (Latham 63*, Conway 39) beat South Africa 136 for 9 (Santner 2-21, Sears 2-27, Jamieson 2-42) by eight wickets.

March 2026