Summary of this article
New Zealand and South Africa lock horns in the 4th T20I at Wellington
Mitchell Santner rested for this game; James Neesham takesover as captain
Check the playing XIs
Jimmy Neesham's New Zealand welcome Keshav Maharaj's South Africa in the 4th of the on-going 5-match T20I series at the Sky Cricket Stadium in Wellington. The Kiwis are currently 2-1 ahead and a victory today will help them gain an unassailable lead.
The hosts have relied heavily on the clinical form of Devon Conway, who leads the series run charts, and the discipline of Mitchell Santner’s bowling unit. Lockie Ferguson remains a major threat at the death, fresh from a miserly spell in the third match.
For South Africa, this is a must-win encounter. Captain Keshav Maharaj will be looking for more consistency from his top order, specifically Connor Esterhuizen, to support a bowling attack that has struggled to defend totals in the last two games.
With the memory of their recent World Cup semi-final exit still fresh, the Proteas must find a way to break New Zealand’s momentum to force a series decider.
New Zealand Vs South Africa, 4th T20I: Toss Update
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first in Wellington.
New Zealand Vs South Africa, 4th T20I: Playing XIs
South Africa XI: Wiaan Mulder, Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen (WK), Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Dian Forrester, George Linde, Gerald Coetze, Keshav Maharaj (C), Prenelan Subrayen and Ottniel Baartman
New Zealand XI: Tim Robinson, Katene Clarke, Dane Cleaver (WK), Nick Kelly, Bevon Jacobs, James Neesham (C), Josh Clarkson, Cole McConchie, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson and Benjamin Sears
New Zealand Vs South Africa, 4th T20I: Where To Watch?
The entire 5-match T20I series between New Zealand and South Africa is being broadcasted live on Sony LIV app/website.
