South Africa wins the toss and bats in the fourth T20 against New Zealand
The Hindu
South Africa wins the toss and opts to bat in the fourth T20 match against New Zealand in Wellington.
Mar 22 (AP) South Africa captain Keshav Maharaj has won the toss Sunday (March 22, 2026) and chosen to bowl in the fourth Twenty20 against New Zealand.
After a series of low-scoring matches, New Zealand leads the series 2-1. South Africa won the first match by seven wickets while New Zealand won the second by 68 runs and the third by eight wickets.
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Latham's opening partner Devon Conway, captain Mitchell Santner and pacer Lockie Ferguson are all unavailable for the last two matches of the series.
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