Summary of this article
New Zealand and South Africa face each other in their third Group D clash
The match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad
Check Toss update and playing XI below
South Africa moved one step closer to the Super Eight as they defeated New Zealand by 7 wickets in the Group D match 24 of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 14, 2026 (Saturday).
New Zealand batted first in the game and posted a total of 175/7 on the board. They started well, but Marco Jansen dismissed Finn Allen, Tim Seifert and Rachin Ravindra, pushing them into a mini collapse. While Daryl Mitchell and Mark Chapman stitched a good partnership, after they got dismissed, New Zealand collapsed again, and there innings ended before posting a score above par for the conditions.
Chasing it, South Africa raced off the blocks. Aiden Markram demolished the new ball bowlers of New Zealand and Proteas cruised to 83/1 in the powerplay. The match was more or less decided there and Makram batted till the end, scoring an unbeaten 86. He made sure South Africa went over the finishing line. South Africa now have six points from three matches and they are one step away from the Super Eight.
South Africa are currently placed at the top spot in the points table in Group D, while New Zealand are at the second place with two wins from three matches. UAE, Afghanistan and Canada are on the 3rd, 4th and 5th position.
New Zealand Vs South Africa, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Toss Update
South Africa have won the toss and have opted to field first against New Zealand in the Group D clash in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
New Zealand Vs South Africa, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Playing XI
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Tim Seifert(w), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner(c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy
South Africa: Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi
New Zealand Vs South Africa, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Squads
New Zealand: Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner(c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Devon Conway, Cole McConchie
South Africa: Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch, Jason Smith, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka
New Zealand Vs South Africa, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Streaming Details
The match 22 of the ICC T20 World Cup between New Zealand vs South Africa will be streamed live on the Star Sports Network in India from 7:00 PM IST on February 14, 2026. It can also be streamed live at the Jio Hotstar app and website.
