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Proteas wilt in the second T20I against Black Caps

Devon Conway scored 60 runs and bowlers Ferguson and Sears took three wickets each as New Zealand restricted South Africa to level the T20 series.

  • On Tuesday, New Zealand leveled the T20I series against South Africa with a 68-run victory in Hamilton, posting 175/6 before bowling the Proteas out inside 16 overs.
  • The Proteas are fielding a young batting unit, as several senior players are absent to rest before the Indian Premier League starts next week.
  • Opener Devon Conway scored 60 runs to anchor the innings, while bowlers Lockie Ferguson and Ben Sears each claimed three wickets to dismantle South Africa's chase.
  • Stand-In captain Keshav Maharaj conceded 24 runs in the 20th over, while Proteas batting coach Ashwell Prince acknowledged, "They had a strong finish that gave them a competitive total."
  • The series moves to Auckland on Friday for the third match, as Jordan Hermann will return home following a hamstring injury sustained in the first match.
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Indian Express broke the news in India on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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