The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 saw South Africa defeat New Zealand by 7 wickets with 17 balls remaining in Match 24 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 14. New Zealand posted 175/7 in 20 overs. South Africa chased down the target and finished at 178/3 in 17.1 overs.
Captain Aiden Markram led from the front with a brilliant 86 runs off 44 balls. Mark Chapman top-scored for New Zealand with 48 runs. Marco Jansen took 4 wickets. Lockie Ferguson grabbed 1 wicket for New Zealand. This was a dominant chase from South Africa.
Match Summary: NZ vs SA
Here is the complete match summary of this Group D encounter:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Score | 175/7 (20 overs) |
| South Africa Score | 178/3 (17.1 overs) |
| Match Result | South Africa won by 7 wickets (with 17 balls remaining) |
| Best Batting (NZ) | Mark Chapman – 48 off 26 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes) |
| Best Batting (SA) | Aiden Markram – 86 not out off 44 balls (8 fours, 4 sixes) |
| Best Bowling (NZ) | Lockie Ferguson – 1/33 in 3.1 overs (Econ: 10.42) |
| Best Bowling (SA) | Marco Jansen – 4/40 in 4 overs (Econ: 10.00) |
| Player of the Match | Marco Jansen (SA) |
New Zealand Innings: 175/7 in 20 Overs
New Zealand scored 58 runs in the powerplay with 3 wickets down. Tim Seifert fell for 13 runs. Rachin Ravindra scored 13 runs. Glenn Phillips made just 1 run. Finn Allen top-scored early with 31 runs off 17 balls with 4 fours and 2 sixes.
Mark Chapman played a crucial knock of 48 runs off 26 balls. He hit 6 fours and 2 sixes. Daryl Mitchell added 32 runs off 24 balls with 2 fours and 1 six. Captain Mitchell Santner scored 4 runs. James Neesham remained unbeaten on 23 runs off 15 balls. Matt Henry was not out on 9 runs. New Zealand reached 50 runs in 4.5 overs, 100 runs in 10.4 overs, and 150 runs in 17.2 overs.
Marco Jansen dominated with 4 wickets for 40 runs. Keshav Maharaj took 1 wicket. Lungi Ngidi grabbed 1 wicket. Corbin Bosch picked up 1 wicket. Kagiso Rabada and Aiden Markram did not bowl.
South Africa Chase: 178/3 in 17.1 Overs
South Africa scored 83 runs in the powerplay with just 1 wicket down. Quinton de Kock fell for 20 runs. Captain Aiden Markram played a captain’s knock of 86 not out off 44 balls. He smashed 8 fours and 4 sixes. His fifty came in just 19 balls.
Ryan Rickelton scored 21 runs off 11 balls with 2 fours and 1 six. Dewald Brevis added 21 runs off 17 balls with 1 four and 1 six. David Miller remained unbeaten on 24 runs off 17 balls with 1 four and 1 six. Markram and de Kock added 50 runs in 18 balls for the first wicket. Markram and Rickelton put up another 50 runs in 19 balls.
South Africa reached 50 runs in 2.6 overs, 100 runs in 7.2 overs, and 150 runs in 15.1 overs. They crossed the target in 17.1 overs with 17 balls to spare. Lockie Ferguson took 1 wicket for 33 runs. James Neesham grabbed 1 wicket. Rachin Ravindra picked up 1 wicket. Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, and Mitchell Santner did not take any wickets.
Key Highlight: Player of the Match – Marco Jansen
Bowling: 4/40 in 4 overs
Marco Jansen destroyed New Zealand’s batting lineup. He picked up 4 crucial wickets, including Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, and Mark Chapman. His spell restricted New Zealand to 175 runs. He bowled with pace and accuracy. Aiden Markram then finished the job with an unbeaten 86 off 44 balls. This win strengthened South Africa’s position in Group D.
