South Africa in New Zealand 2023/24

South Africa in New Zealand is the standard designation for bilateral cricket series between the two national teams. It is not a single, branded tournament or one-off match but a recurring arrangement for international fixtures. The series typically include Test matches, One Day Internationals, and Twenty20 Internationals. These contests are often scheduled as part of the International Cricket Council Future Tours Programme or the World Test Championship.

The rivalry has deep roots, with the first-ever Test match played in February 1932 in Auckland. South Africa won that initial two-match series 2–0. The structure varies by year, depending on agreements between Cricket New Zealand and Cricket South Africa. Recent engagements have focused heavily on Test cricket, such as the two-match series in February 2024. Previous tours included limited-overs matches, but recent schedules have often omitted them in favour of Tests.

Unlike many other bilateral rivalries, there is no named trophy officially associated with this series. The fixtures are referred to generically by the touring team's name rather than a specific prize. This distinguishes the event from domestic competitions. In New Zealand, the top-tier domestic leagues are the Plunket Shield, the Ford Trophy, and the Super Smash. In South Africa, the domestic structure was rebranded in 2023/2024, moving from provincial teams to franchises. The top-tier competitions there are now the CSA 4-Day Domestic Series, the CSA One-Day Cup, and the CSA T20 Challenge. The phrase "South Africa in New Zealand" does not refer to any of these domestic leagues.

The teams continue to engage in bilateral tours, with a series scheduled for 2026 including T20Is and Tests. The term remains a descriptive label for the tour rather than a branded competition entity. It covers the general fixture list rather than a specific cup. The focus is on the interaction between the two national sides rather than a static tournament structure.