Overview
- New Zealand beat South Africa by eight wickets in the third T20I at Eden Park, taking a 2-1 advantage in the five-match series.
- South Africa were limited to 136/9 as Lockie Ferguson delivered a four-over spell for just nine runs, with Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears and Kyle Jamieson taking two wickets each.
- Tom Latham anchored the chase with an unbeaten 63, sharing a 96-run opening stand with Devon Conway before New Zealand finished the target of 137 in 16.2 overs.
- Ferguson was named Player of the Match for his exceptional economy, which underpinned a collective bowling performance.
- Reports ahead of the Wellington match suggest Devon Conway could miss the remainder of the series due to PSL preparations, adding a selection question for New Zealand.