South Africa romped to an eight-wicket win over New Zealand in their opening Twenty20 game on Friday after the Black Caps slumped their third-lowest T20 score in a dismal start to their Test and limited overs tour.

South Africa needed just 12.1 overs to reach 2-87 and overhaul New Zealand’s 86 all out.

Left badly exposed by the absence of experienced players – including former captain Ross Taylor – New Zealand needed 23 from debutant Colin Munro to help it past its record low in 20-over games, 80 all out against Pakistan in 2010.

Seamer Rory Kleinvedlt (3-18) and left-arm spinner Robin Peterson (2-8) did the bowling damage for the Proteas while stand-in captain Faf du Plessis led South Africa home, hitting the winning runs and finishing 38 not out.