New Zealand extended their lead to 2-1 in the five-match series with an 8-wicket victory in the third match. They will now clash against South Africa in the fourth match on Sunday, 22nd March at Sky Stadium in Wellington. While the Proteas aim to bounce back after their defeat and keep the series alive, the hosts will look to continue their momentum and seal the series. New Zealand After a defeat in the second T20I match, the hosts bounced back quickly to register an 8-wicket victory in the third T20I match. This victory also helped the team to extend the lead to 2-1 in the five-match series. While chasing a modest target of a mere 137 runs, the hosts had a great start and kept their momentum going to seal the match in 16.2 overs. Devon Conway and Tom Latham stitched a partnership of 96 runs for the opening wickets. Latham had a brilliant outing, scoring an unbeaten 63 runs. In bowling, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Santner, and Ben Sears took two wickets each. It's worth mentioning that Mitchell Santner will not lead the side in the remaining two matches; Tom Latham will take over the captaincy from him. South Africa South Africa will be keen to return to their winning ways after a disappointing outing in the third match, where they lost the match by 8 wickets. It was a complete batting disaster from the Proteas batters. The batters failed to put up a challenging total on the scoreboard. While batting first, they could only manage to score 136 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. George Linde and Nqobani Mokoena batted well somehow, scoring 23 and 26 runs, respectively. With just two matches to go in the series, the visitors will need to seal the fourth match to keep themselves alive before heading to the final showdown. NZ vs SA 4th T20I Match Details NZ vs SA T20I Match Details Match New Zealand vs South Africa 4th T20I Match Date and Time Sunday, March 22; 11:45 a.m. IST Venue Sky Stadium, Wellington Broadcasting and live streaming TV - Sony Sports Network; Live Stream - SonyLIV NZ vs SA 4th T20I Pitch Report The surface at the Sky Stadium pitch is likely to assist batters due to its drop-in pitches, which behave as a flat surface. Pacers are likely to get good assistance from the surface in the initial overs. But as the game progresses, the surface tends to flatten out, and batters will get enough time to play their desired shots. Spinners may come into play later in the match. The average first innings is 165 in Wellington. Teams that can manage their power play and take advantage of it can surely benefit. NZ vs SA Weather Report The weather forecast calls for clear skies and a temperature of 28°C. There is no rain predicted for the match, and a full match is likely on the cards. The pleasant weather conditions will be favourable for the match; however, the humidity is likely to be around 50%. NZ vs SA Head-to-Head Records NZ vs SA head-to-head (in T20Is) Match Played 23 Won by New Zealand 11 Won by South Africa 12 Tied 0 No Result 0 NZ vs SA 4th T20I Probable XI New Zealand: Devon Conway, Tom Latham (c/wk), Tim Robinson, Nick Kelly, Dane Cleaver, James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Bevon Jacobs, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears. South Africa: Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Dian Forrester, Wiaan Mulder, George Linde, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj (c), Nqobani Mokoena, Lutho Sipamla. Players To Watch Out For In NZ vs SA 4th T20I Match George Linde | SA: The left-arm spinner is handling both his bowling and batting duties well in this series. He provides great stability with his batting in the lower order. He did extactly same in the second match, scoring 33 runs from just 12 deliveries, and also grabbed one wicket. He continued his momentum by scoring a crucial 23-run knock in the third match. Overall, he has scored 389 runs in 35 T20Is and has taken 35 wickets. He is one player to watch out for. Devon Conway | NZ: Devon Conway is in top form currently, and his form matters a lot for the team, especially in this series. He was exceptional in the second T20I match, scoring 60 runs from 49 deliveries. He continued his form and scored 39 runs in the third T20I match. He will be a player to watch out for. Ben Sears | NZ: This right-arm medium-fast bowler has been in good bowling form lately. He was the standout performer in the second match, taking three wickets in his spell. He continued his bowling form and took another two wickets in the third match. Overall, he has taken 28 wickets in 25 T20I matches. Considering his performance in the last match, he will aim to repeat a similar shot in the next match. NZ vs SA 4th T20I Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the last three T20I matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl twice and bat on one occasion. Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch The team batting first at this venue has won just 6 out of the total 17 matches played here, while the teams batting second have won 10 games. This trend suggests that teams should prefer to bowl first and focus on restricting their opponents from reaching a challenging total. NZ vs SA T20I Today's Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: New Zealand (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 40-42 SA Total: 155-165 Match Winner: New Zealand Scenario 2 Toss Winner: New Zealand (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 45-50 NZ Total: 170-180 Match Winner: New Zealand Who will win today's NZ vs SA T20I match? New Zealand is likely to win the fourth T20I match and the series as well. They were phenomenal in the third match, dominating the Proteas with a huge margin. Their batting lineup looks settled down, and their bowling attack has consistently been scalping good wickets. Considering the home advantage and their squad strength, the Black Caps looks strongers than this second-string Proteas side.