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New Zealand vs South Africa Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Aiden Markram’s captain’s knock leads South Africa to 7-wicket win

New Zealand vs South Africa Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: South Africa continued their dominant run in the men’s T20 World Cup w...

The Times of India | Feb 14, 2026, 22:51:54 IST

COMPLETED - Match 24 - Ahmedabad
SA  
178/317.1 Overs
COMPLETED
NZ  
175/720.0 Overs 
South Africa beat New Zealand by 7 wickets
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22:51 (IST), Feb, 14

More action on Sunday - That wraps up the first week of action in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, and it delivered plenty of entertainment. Another triple-header awaits us on Sunday, 15th February. First up, Nepal and the West Indies face off in Mumbai, before the action moves south to Chennai, where Namibia take on the USA. The day will conclude with India and Pakistan locking horns in Colombo. The first game of the day will begin at 5.30 am GMT. As always, join us early for all the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!

22:50 (IST), Feb, 14

Saturday Round-up - We began the day in Colombo, where Ireland brushed aside Oman to open their account in this World Cup. Then it was time for the European rivals to clash in Kolkata. England endured a nervy start to the chase but overcame it to return to winning ways. The action concluded in Ahmedabad, with South Africa producing a dominant display against the Kiwis to make it 3 in 3.

22:38 (IST), Feb, 14

The skipper of South Africa - Aiden Markram mentions that it is important to acknowledge that they won the toss. Reflects that the ball came nicely onto the bat later in the second innings. Credits the effort of the bowlers for restricting New Zealand to a middling total and praises their consistency throughout. Speaking about New Zealand’s opening pair, he calls them dangerous and intimidating, but credits his bowlers for sticking to their plans. On Marco Jansen, he describes him as a unique left-arm option who brings a special edge with his height and variety. Adds that although he has been bowling well, the numbers hadn’t reflected it until now. On his own knock, he says it was pleasing, but the main aim was to give the team a solid start. He highlights the depth and experience in the batting lineup, with plenty of power to manage across different phases. Adds that teams are increasingly taking on the attack in the Powerplay, and while it won’t always come off, it can put them ahead of the game when it does.

22:36 (IST), Feb, 14

The captain of New Zealand - Mitchell Santner praises South Africa for the way they played. He admits the wickets in the Powerplay were key, and the way South Africa put them under pressure early made a big difference. He feels Mark Chapman and Daryl Mitchell did well to bring them back into the contest, but in the end, the total was probably a little below par. Shares that the wicket was a bit sticky, and a better Powerplay with the ball could have made things tighter. Santner adds that in this World Cup, you have to keep adapting all the way through. Adds that communication is crucial among both batters and bowlers, and they need to do better in terms of getting in and out of overs.

22:35 (IST), Feb, 14

Time for the presentation ceremony...

22:32 (IST), Feb, 14

First innings recap - Earlier, after the toss fell South Africa's way, Marco Jansen dented the Kiwis early before Daryl Mitchell and Mark Chapman combined to keep the scoreboard ticking without letting the tempo dip. The pair added 74 runs from 44 balls, but both fell in quick succession. That meant New Zealand couldn't maximise the back end of the innings as they would have liked and had to settle for 175.

22:29 (IST), Feb, 14

Powerplay blitz sets it all up - The chase was effectively decided in the Powerplay itself. New Zealand's quicks were uncharacteristically ill-disciplined, and the two openers made them pay, especially Aiden Markram, as the Proteas raced to 83 in the first six overs. The contest was virtually won there and then, with Markram holding firm to shut the door on any potential comeback. Along the way, Markram brought up a 19-ball fifty, the fastest by a South African in T20 World Cups, eclipsing the previous best of 21 balls set by Quinton de Kock against England during the 2016 edition.

22:26 (IST), Feb, 14

PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Marco Jansen wins the award for his stellar effort with the ball. He returned career-best figures of 4/40 from his 4 overs. Jansen says they knew it was a good wicket and credits the opening batters for batting with positive intent. Also says that the New Zealand openers started off nicely, so they had to strike upfront. On being asked about what worked in his favour while bowling, he details that the slower ones into the wicket worked well, along with the yorkers. Says they needed to adapt to the conditions and states that they did pretty well. Adds that bowling in the Powerplay and death is not that easy and says it is all about adapting and making the most out of it. Says that their bowlers did pretty well, singling out Keshav Maharaj, who controlled the middle overs. Adds that their seamers complement each other pretty well. He says the team executed their plans very well and benefited from the experience of players who feature in the IPL. He concludes by saying the focus is on taking each game as it comes, assessing the opposition, and building from there.

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22:21 (IST), Feb, 14

The Proteas Fire Burns Bright - South Africa complete a clinical chase. They keep their perfect record intact against the Kiwis in T20 World Cups, winning the 5th straight meeting between the two sides. A worrying outing with the ball for New Zealand, where they failed to pose any real threat. Yes, the dew played a role, but the discipline you generally expect from them was absent.

22:19 (IST), Feb, 14

6
Overs17.1
Score178 - 3

Lockie Ferguson to David Miller, SIX! A statement finish by David Miller. The Proteas make it three wins in three matches and remain glued to the top spot with 6 points. A juicy half tracker by Lockie, on top of off. David Miller gets on top of the bounce and authoritatively sends it sailing behind deep mid-wicket for a cracking six to seal the deal for his team. SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY 7 WICKETS AND 17 BALLS TO SPARE!

22:18 (IST), Feb, 14

1
Overs16.6
Score172 - 3

Matt Henry to David Miller, Slower one banged into the pitch on off. Miller swats it away to deep mid-wicket and jogs through for a single, but he and Henry nearly collide at the bowler’s end as the throw comes in. A brief mix-up and plenty of smiles after.

22:18 (IST), Feb, 14

1
Overs16.5
Score171 - 3

Matt Henry to Aiden Markram, Good length on the stumps. Markram clips it to deep backward square leg for a single.

22:17 (IST), Feb, 14

1
Overs16.4
Score170 - 3

Matt Henry to David Miller, Short and slow on the bodyline, David Miller waits on it and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

22:16 (IST), Feb, 14

1
Overs16.3
Score169 - 3

Matt Henry to Aiden Markram, Another overthrow from Santner, and he’s left scratching his head! Full on off, Markram drills it to mid off. Miller sets off but is sent back, and with the Kiwi skipper missing the direct hit, they sneak through for a run.

22:16 (IST), Feb, 14

1
Overs16.2
Score168 - 3

Matt Henry to David Miller, Back of a length outside the off stump. Miller stands tall looks to punch it on the off side, but gets a thick outside edge that rolls to the left of short third for a single.

22:15 (IST), Feb, 14

5
Overs16.1
Score167 - 3

Matt Henry to Aiden Markram, Sloppy, very sloppy! A leg cutter, on a length, on middle. Aiden Markram plays with soft hands and eases it to mid on for a single. Mitchell Santner scoots to his right from mid off and intercepts the ball. He then releases the throw to the keeper's end, where Miller sways away from the firing line, and Seifert is blindsided by David standing in front. He is late to react and the ball gets past him. It beats short fine leg to his left and races away to the fence. 

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22:14 (IST), Feb, 14

1
Overs15.6
Score162 - 3

Jacob Duffy to Aiden Markram, Much fuller, on the pads, Aiden Markram chips it on the bounce to the long on fielder for one more. South Africa need 14 more runs.

22:13 (IST), Feb, 14

1
Overs15.5
Score161 - 3

Jacob Duffy to David Miller, Short and slow, around off, David Miller swats it down to long on for a single.

22:12 (IST), Feb, 14

1wd
Overs15.5
Score160 - 3

Jacob Duffy to David Miller, WIDE! Far outside off, on a fuller length, David lets it be as it breaches the guideline.

22:12 (IST), Feb, 14

4
Overs15.4
Score159 - 3

Jacob Duffy to David Miller, FOUR! Precise placement! Duffy lands a slower one halfway into the pitch, on top of off. David Miller pauses for the ball to arrive and then powers it with a pull shot to deep mid-wicket for a cracking boundary.

22:11 (IST), Feb, 14

1
Overs15.3
Score155 - 3

Jacob Duffy to Aiden Markram, On a back of a length, over middle, Aiden hangs deep in the crease and nudges it to deep square leg for a single.

22:10 (IST), Feb, 14

4
Overs15.2
Score154 - 3

Jacob Duffy to Aiden Markram, FOUR! That's a quality shot! Another pace off ball by Duffy, short and on middle and leg. Aiden Markram shimmies down a bit and heaves it perfectly in the gap, bisecting long on and deep mid-wicket fielders for a boundary. Markram moves to 77 (39), just 9 runs behind his highest T20I score.

22:10 (IST), Feb, 14

2
Overs15.1
Score150 - 3

Jacob Duffy to Aiden Markram, Slower length ball, on the leg stump line. Aiden Markram plays off the back foot and eases it to the right of long on for a couple of runs as Mitchell cuts it off. 150 up for South Africa!

22:09 (IST), Feb, 14

1
Overs14.6
Score148 - 3

Mitchell Santner to Aiden Markram, Quicker through the air, short and on top of off, Aiden dabs it to backward point, where Lockie Ferguson is on the edge of the ring. He is caught on his heels and the batters pinch in a quick single.

22:08 (IST), Feb, 14

0
Overs14.5
Score147 - 3

Mitchell Santner to Aiden Markram, Flat and short, around the off stump, Aiden looks to punch it through covers but mishits it back to the bowler.

22:08 (IST), Feb, 14

1
Overs14.4
Score147 - 3

Mitchell Santner to David Miller, Spears it in, on middle, Miller works this full ball to long on for a run.

22:07 (IST), Feb, 14

2
Overs14.3
Score146 - 3

Mitchell Santner to David Miller, Shorter and turning in, on middle. Miller makes room and cuts it off the stumps behind point. Jacob Duffy tumbles to his left there but lets it through, allowing the second run to be taken.

22:07 (IST), Feb, 14

1
Overs14.2
Score144 - 3

Mitchell Santner to Aiden Markram, This is slowed down and away from the batter's arc, on a nagging length. Aiden Markram drags it on the bounce towards Santner, who leaps to his right and gets a hand on it. It deflects behind for a single.

22:07 (IST), Feb, 14

1
Overs14.1
Score143 - 3

Mitchell Santner to David Miller, Very full, at the toes, knocked to long on for a single.

22:04 (IST), Feb, 14

DRINKS BREAK. New Zealand have bowled a couple of quiet overs, as just 10 runs have come in the last two. But they also know that they aren't winning this without taking all 10 South African wickets. With just 34 needed from 36 balls, the Proteas have a firm grip on the contest and wouldn't want to slip that away. The two men batting in the middle will aim to get the job done without any bumps. Mitchell Santner to bowl out. His figures read 3-0-27-0 so far.

22:04 (IST), Feb, 14

0
Overs13.6
Score142 - 3

Lockie Ferguson to Aiden Markram, DROPPED! Lockie Ferguson cannot cling on! Angled in, on a length, on middle. Aiden Markram swings hard at it to force it down the ground. The ball comes off the inner half and goes flat towards the bowler. Ferguson tries to take the catch to his right around his waist on the follow-through, but fails to hold onto it.

22:03 (IST), Feb, 14

1wd
Overs13.6
Score142 - 3

Lockie Ferguson to Aiden Markram, Wide! Lockie Ferguson digs it short, over middle. Aiden Markram arches back to play the upper cut but misses. Wide given for height.

22:02 (IST), Feb, 14

0
Overs13.5
Score141 - 3

Lockie Ferguson to Aiden Markram, No shot offered! Ferguson angles it in at the hips. Aiden Markram thinks about glancing it away but then withdraws his bat. The ball clips his thigh pad and races down to the deep fine leg fence. Since there was no shot offered by Markram, the boundary will not count.

22:02 (IST), Feb, 14

1
Overs13.4
Score141 - 3

Lockie Ferguson to David Miller, Pace off and on a shortish length, on off. David swivels and goes hard on the pull. Toe-ends it to long on and turns the strike over.

22:01 (IST), Feb, 14

0
Overs13.3
Score140 - 3

Lockie Ferguson to David Miller, Fuller and angling away, David Miller firms the drive but picks out the catching cover fielder.

22:01 (IST), Feb, 14

1
Overs13.2
Score140 - 3

Lockie Ferguson to Aiden Markram, Off-cutter, into the surface, on middle. Aiden stands tall and nurdles it in the vacant mid-wicket region. They think about the second run but the fielder in the deep charges in and keeps it to a single.

22:00 (IST), Feb, 14

1
Overs13.1
Score139 - 3

Lockie Ferguson to David Miller, Across off, on a good length, Miller whips it down the ground to long on for one.

22:00 (IST), Feb, 14

South Africa's 138/3 meets New Zealand's 131/4 after 13 overs. Lockie Ferguson (2-0-23-1) is brought back on, replacing Rachin Ravindra.

21:59 (IST), Feb, 14

1
Overs12.6
Score138 - 3

Mitchell Santner to David Miller, Fires it in, full and on middle, Miller eases it to long on for another single.

21:59 (IST), Feb, 14

1
Overs12.5
Score137 - 3

Mitchell Santner to Aiden Markram, A bit quick, short and around off, Aiden cuts it square on the off side and crosses over.

21:58 (IST), Feb, 14

1
Overs12.4
Score136 - 3

Mitchell Santner to David Miller, Santner keeps it slow, short and on off, tapped to long on for one more.

21:58 (IST), Feb, 14

1
Overs12.3
Score135 - 3

Mitchell Santner to Aiden Markram, Short and on off, Markram slaps it hard to cover, where James Neesham gets a hand to it on the dive to his left. Saves a certain boundary. Just a single.

21:57 (IST), Feb, 14

1wd
Overs12.3
Score134 - 3

Mitchell Santner to Aiden Markram, Wide! Mitchell Santner tosses it up, full and outside off, Aiden Markram reaches out to unleash the drive but the ball spins past his blade. A tight call but it has been given as a wide.

21:57 (IST), Feb, 14

1
Overs12.2
Score133 - 3

Mitchell Santner to David Miller, Drops it short, on middle. Miller swivels and pulls it to deep square leg for a run.

21:56 (IST), Feb, 14

Spin in tandem. Mitchell Santner (2-0-21-0) brings himself back to the attack, replacing Matt Henry.

21:56 (IST), Feb, 14

0
Overs12.1
Score132 - 3

Mitchell Santner to David Miller, On a nagging length, on top of off. Miller angles it to backward point. Aiden is keen for a single, but David sends him back.

21:55 (IST), Feb, 14

0
Overs11.6
Score132 - 3

Rachin Ravindra to Aiden Markram, Shorter and on off, Aiden Markram keeps it out with a straight bat.

21:55 (IST), Feb, 14

1
Overs11.5
Score132 - 3

Rachin Ravindra to David Miller, Sliding across the left-hander, on a length, Miller reaches out and crunches the drive to deep cover. A single for David to open his account.

21:54 (IST), Feb, 14

With 45 needed off 50 balls, David Miller is in at number 5.

21:53 (IST), Feb, 14

0
Overs11.4
Score131 - 3

Rachin Ravindra to Dewald Brevis, OUT! TAKEN! Dewald Brevis tries to repeat the dose, but it does not come off for him. Cleverly bowled by Ravindra, expecting Brevis to dance down the track. He drags the length back and bowls it slower through the air, on off. Dewald jumps out of his crease and swings despite being nowhere near the pitch of the ball. One hand comes off the bat handle and it is skied off the toe end to long on. Daryl Mitchell moves to his left and settles under it to gobble it up. South Africa are 3 down for 131.

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Aiden Markram led from the front as South Africa crushed New Zealand by seven wickets to edge closer to the Super 8s in the men's T20 World Cup on Saturday. Markram’s explosive 86-run innings set the tone for a confident chase of 176, allowing the Proteas to finish the game comfortably in 17.1 overs. Earlier, New Zealand posted 175 for seven, thanks to a 74-run partnership between Mark Chapman (48) and Daryl Mitchell (32), after being sent in to bat.

South Africa began briskly, with Quinton de Kock (20 off 14) and Ryan Rickelton (21 off 11) providing momentum before Markram took control, peppering the boundary with eight fours and four sixes at a strike rate near 200. Even as wickets fell around him, Markram remained composed, bringing up his half-century in just 28 balls. David Miller (24*) finished the chase in style with a massive six off Lockie Ferguson, sealing South Africa’s third consecutive win and placing them atop Group D with six points.

For New Zealand, Marco Jansen’s 4/40 highlighted a strong bowling effort, but timely partnerships could not turn the tide. With UAE struggling, South Africa are now firm favourites to progress, while New Zealand also remain on course for the next stage.
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