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Black Caps Name New Captain for Fourth T20 Against South Africa

Jimmy Neesham leads the Black Caps in the fourth T20I as New Zealand rests key players ahead of franchise matches, aiming to maintain their series advantage.

  • On March 22, Jimmy Neesham will captain New Zealand for the first time in Wellington's fourth T20I after the Black Caps lost the toss and will bowl first.
  • With key players rested, New Zealand rotated the squad ahead of franchise commitments, resting Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson and Devon Conway for the same-day double-header following the White Ferns' game in Wellington.
  • Fans can stream the game live on SonyLIV and FanCode, the fourth T20I is televised in India on Sony Sports Network from 11:45 AM IST, and South Africa named Keshav Maharaj as captain.
  • Earlier in the day, the White Ferns clinched the series with a six‑wicket win, and the Black Caps can claim the men's series as early as Sunday.
  • With two matches remaining, the Black Caps lead 2-1, and all six bowlers, including Santner and Sears, have taken wickets, shaping the series' outcome.
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ESPN Cricinfo broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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