Here is the timeline of key moments & scorecard of the match 24 of the Group D clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 between New Zealand national cricket team vs South Africa national cricket team timeline in front of 54,923 crowd held at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
South Africa beat New Zealand convincingly by 7 wickets.
New Zealand national cricket team vs South Africa national cricket team timeline Group D match 24 Ahmedabad February 2026
South Africa first innings timeline
South Africa win the toss and elect to field first.
New Zealand slump to 64/4, before Mark Chapman and Daryl Mitchell rescue them with 74 run stand.
Marco Jansen claims figures of 4/40.
Contributions from Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell and James Neesham takes New Zealand to a competitive 175/7 in their 20 overs.
Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock start quickly in the chase and add 62, before Lockie Ferguson cleans up the latter for 20.
Aiden Markram remains unbeaten on 86 (44)
Ryan Rickelton and Dewald Brevis make useful contributions.
A bliz from David Miller towards the end takes his side to a comprehensive win.
South Africa win by 7 wickets and 17 balls to spare.
Player of the match- Marco Jansen
