South Africa dominated New Zealand in the first of five T20Is, claiming an impressive seven-wicket victory in Mount Maunganui on Sunday
Mitchell Santner and Tom Latham will share captaincy duties in the upcoming five-match series against South Africa as New Zealand rest and rotate their squad.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner insists he is proud of his players despite falling to a big defeat against India in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
India cemented their dominance in white-ball cricket by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad to become the first men's side to win the T20 World Cup three times and the first to defend the title successfully.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner insists they are ready to cause an upset as they prepare to face hosts India in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday in Ahmedabad.
India are preparing to face New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup on Sunday, with expectations rising as the hosts aim to lift the trophy on home soil.