South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE score, T20 World Cup

SA vs NZ LIVE: South Africa continued their winning run as they beat New Zealand by 7 wickets while chasing 176.. that too in only 17.1 overs. The best part for them was, Aiden Markram remained unbeaten on 86 from 44 deliveries. They move top of the table in Group D.

South Africa cricket team have won the toss and will bowl first against New Zealand cricket team in match number 24 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad at 7 PM IST on Saturday. Both teams have won the two games that they have played so far and will be looking to keep their winning momentum going. The Proteas started their campaign on a victorious note by defeating Canada by 56 runs following which they defeated Afghanistan in a Super Over thriller. NZ defeated UAE by 10 wickets and AFG by 5 wickets.

SA vs NZ match information

Match: South Africa vs New Zealand, match no. 24, ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Date: February 14 (Saturday)
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Toss: 6.30 PM IST
Time: 7 PM IST

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SA vs NZ LIVE: South Africa win easy

14/02/2026 22:26

South Africa has posted a big, big win in only 17.1 overs by chasning down 176. Aiden Markram remains unbeaten on 86 from 44 while David Miller chips in with 24. They win by 7 wickets.

SA vs NZ LIVE: New Zealand ineffective

14/02/2026 22:07

It seems New Zealand have suffered bowling under the lights, because of dew. This match is done and dusted with none of their bowlers putting up an impressive show. It is 142/3 in 14 overs.

SA vs NZ LIVE: Proteas racing towards win

14/02/2026 21:48

10 overs done here and South Africa are already 119/2. Aiden Markram is leading the charge with 64 from 26. Now the question is, if he can reach a ton or not..

SA vs NZ LIVE: Markram in fine nick

14/02/2026 21:26

Markram has been going great guns. He is striking at a rate of 300 and is nearing his fifty. That means SA have nailed the chase and are 83/1 in 6 overs.

SA vs NZ LIVE: SA 13/0

14/02/2026 21:04

Matt Henry starts for the Kiwis and ends up giving 13 runs in the over. Markram and de Kock will be hard to contain on this wicket in Ahmedabad.

SA vs NZ LIVE: Innings over

14/02/2026 20:45

New Zealand have finished their innings quite well, and end with 175. Neesham gets 23 from 15. Chapman finishes with 48 from 26. Jansen was the best bowler here ending with 4/40.

SA vs NZ LIVE: NZ 143/6 in 16 overs

14/02/2026 20:29

All the main batters for New Zealand have departed and 24 deliveries still remain. Jimmy Neesham will have to do bulk of the work here.

SA vs NZ LIVE: Partnership building

14/02/2026 20:02

Mitchell and Chapman are starting to build a partnership, which could turn out to be excellent for the Kiwis. They cross 100 in the 11th over.

SA vs NZ LIVE: Marco Jansen on top

14/02/2026 19:38

Jansen has single-handedly rattled the Kiwis here. They were going well until the 6th over, and were 49/1. But then two wickets in the same over mean, they are struggling now.

SA vs NZ LIVE: Match starts

14/02/2026 19:06

Ngidi starts the proceedings and it is a decent over to start with where only 7 runs come. Allen gets four.

SA vs NZ LIVE: National anthem underway

14/02/2026 18:55

The players are out in the middle for the national anthems. South Africa's first followed by New Zealand's. Tim Seifert and Finn Allen are out in the middle to commence the proceedings for New Zealand

SA vs NZ LIVE: New Zealand playing XI

14/02/2026 18:38

Finn Allen, Tim Seifert(w), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner(c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy

SA vs NZ LIVE: South Africa playing XI

14/02/2026 18:38

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

SA vs NZ LIVE: Captains speak

14/02/2026 18:38

Aiden Markram
"We will bowl first. Played one night game here, though the wicket got better through the game. Hopefully, the bowlers will do well and give us a smaller score. A bit of dew, not a lot, we'll not complain about it if it does come, the ball will slide onto the bat better. We've regrouped after the last match - one change, Corbin Bosch is back in place of George Linde"

Mitchell Santner
Looks like a good wicket, runs on the board and hopefully not a lot of dew. No easy games in this tournament and it's the same tonight as well. We know how good SA are and they've shown it, they're a quality side. Small improvements from game 1 onwards and we want to take it ahead. Same team.

SA vs NZ LIVE score: South Africa to bowl first

14/02/2026 18:34

South Africa captain Aiden Markram wins the toss and opts to bowl first against New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

SA vs NZ live streaming details

14/02/2026 18:20

SA vs NZ LIVE: New Zealand squad

14/02/2026 18:03

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

SA vs NZ LIVE: South Africa squad

14/02/2026 18:03

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

SA vs NZ LIVE: Hello and welcome

14/02/2026 18:03

Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the South Africa vs New Zealand clash in the T20 World Cup 2026 from the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Catch all the latest updates and live scores here. Toss coming up at 6.30 PM followed by LIVE action from 7 PM IST onwards

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