1st ODI, Wellington, February 25, 2012, 06:30 AM
New Zealand
253/9(50ov)
South Africa
254/4(45.2ov)
South Africa beat New Zealand by 6 wickets
New Zealand Playing XI
South Africa Playing XI
| James Franklin | All Rounder |
| Brendon McCullum (C) (c)† | Wicket Keeper |
| Kyle Mills | Bowler |
| Nathan McCullum | Bowler |
| Jesse Ryder | All Rounder |
| Tim Southee | Bowler |
| Kane Williamson | Batsman |
| Martin Guptill | Batsman |
| Doug Bracewell | Bowler |
| Rob Nicol | Batsman |
| Andrew Ellis | All Rounder |
| Jacques Kallis | All Rounder |
| Graeme Smith | Batsman |
| Robin Peterson | Bowler |
| Albie Morkel | All Rounder |
| JP Duminy | All Rounder |
| Hashim Amla | Batsman |
| Dale Steyn | Bowler |
| AB de Villiers (C) (c)† | Wicket Keeper |
| Morne Morkel | Bowler |
| Lonwabo Tsotsobe | Bowler |
| Faf du Plessis | Batsman |