South Africa Women in New Zealand T20Is 2025/26

South Africa Women in New Zealand T20Is is a recurring bilateral cricket series rather than a formal tournament with a specific founding date. It features the South Africa Women and New Zealand Women national teams competing under the regulations of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The matches are designated as Women's Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), arranged directly between New Zealand Cricket and Cricket South Africa. This series is distinct from larger ICC events such as the Women's T20 World Cup, serving instead as a key preparation fixture for both sides.

The standard structure for these bilateral encounters is a five-match series. The format is linear, with the team securing the majority of victories claiming the series title. There are no group stages or play-off rounds involved. Standard ICC T20I rules govern the contests, including tie-breakers like the Super Over if the scores are level. Unlike many other competitions, no specific named trophy is associated with the series; they are identified simply by the touring team and host country, for example, as the South Africa Women in New Zealand T20Is 2025/26.

The history of these meetings dates back to February 2, 2020, when the first-ever T20I between the two sides took place at Seddon Park in Hamilton. New Zealand Women won that inaugural match by nine wickets. In the 2019/20 series, New Zealand secured a three-one victory despite two matches being abandoned due to rain. The teams later met in South Africa in October 2023, where South Africa Women claimed a three-two series win over venues including Buffalo Park. More recently, the 2025/26 series played in March 2026 saw New Zealand Women triumph four-one. As of March 2026, New Zealand leads the all-time head-to-head record with eleven wins to South Africa's eight across nineteen total T20I meetings.