South Africa won the match by seven wickets and qualified for the Super Eight round after defeating New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on February 14 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
New Zealand posted 175/7 in their 20 overs, with Mark Chapman top-scoring with 48 runs. For South Africa, Marco Jansen was the standout bowler, finishing with figures of 4/40.
In reply, South Africa chased down the target comfortably in 17.1 overs, reaching 178/3. Captain Aiden Markram led from the front with an unbeaten 86 to seal the victory.
Top batting performance of the Match: Aiden Markram
South Africa captain Aiden Markram led the chase with a blistering unbeaten 86 off 44 balls. He smashed eight fours and four sixes, striking at an impressive rate of 195.45. He stitched together a 62-run opening partnership off just 28 balls with his fellow opener, setting the tone for the chase, and remained at the crease until the end to guide his team home.
Top bowling performance of the match: Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen claimed a four-wicket haul in his four overs, conceding 40 runs at an economy rate of 10. He dismissed Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, and Mark Chapman, tightening South Africa’s grip on the New Zealand batting line-up.
Records Broken and Major Milestones Achieved
- Most matches in T20 World Cups vs an opposition without a win: 5 – New Zealand vs South Africa
- Most dismissals as designated wicketkeeper in T20 World Cups: 33 – Quinton de Kock
- Quickest team 100 in T20 World Cups (by overs) – Fourth fastest overall: 7.2 overs – South Africa vs New Zealand, Ahmedabad 2026
- Third-fastest fifty vs New Zealand in T20Is (by balls): 19 balls – Aiden Markram, Ahmedabad 2026
- Sixth-highest Powerplay total in T20 World Cups: 83/1 – South Africa vs New Zealand, Ahmedabad 2026
- Second-fastest team fifty in T20 World Cups (by overs): 3.0 overs – South Africa vs New Zealand, Ahmedabad 2026
Who was the Player of the Match?
Marco Jansen was named Player of the Match for his four-wicket haul, which applied relentless pressure on the New Zealand batters and restricted them from scoring freely. Although it was a slightly expensive spell, it proved to be a crucial one and stood out as one of the most important performances in the tournament.
When is the next match?
New Zealand will take on Canada on February 17 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, while South Africa will face the United Arab Emirates on February 18 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
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