South Africa's cricket team, after finishing as runners-up in the recent World Cup, faced a disappointing tour in New Zealand, losing both the T20I series 4-1 and the ODI series 2-1. Coach Mandla Mashimbyi pointed out that the team failed to capitalize on crucial moments, particularly in the third ODI where a significant 211-run partnership between Maddy Green, who scored an unbeaten 141, and Brooke Halliday, who narrowly missed a century with 98, proved decisive. Despite Laura Wolvaardt's commendable performance, with scores of 16, 69, and 69, the team struggled to convert individual performances into substantial partnerships, resulting in a lack of centuries throughout the series. With the T20 World Cup approaching in June-July 2024, Mashimbyi expressed concerns about the gaps in the team's performance and the need for improvement. He acknowledged the promising performances of young bowlers Ayanda Hlubi and Tumi Sekhukhune but stressed the importance of maintaining pressure throughout the match. South Africa will face India in a five-match T20I series starting in mid-April 2024, where they aim to address their shortcomings and enhance their performance.