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New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE SCORE T20 WC: Markram gets his fifty; 100 up for SA

New Zealand began their campaign with a commanding victory over Afghanistan in Chennai and followed it up with an impressive chase against the United Arab Emirates.

Shashwat Nishant New Delhi
NZ vs SA T20 WC live score
NZ vs SA T20 WC live score

2 min read Last Updated : Feb 14 2026 | 9:35 PM IST
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9:34 PM

New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: 50 for Markram!

In the 7th over, Mitchell Santner struggled to contain South Africa as Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton put together a productive over, scoring 13 runs. Rickelton rotated the strike with singles, flicking a full ball to deep mid-wicket and cutting another to sweeper cover.

Markram was aggressive, taking a single to the vacant forward short-leg area, followed by a well-timed two-run cut past backward point. He capped the over with a massive six straight down the ground, bringing up his fifty off just 19 balls.

The pair combined power and precision, keeping the scoreboard ticking and putting pressure on the bowler.

9:26 PM

New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: SA 83/1 after the powerplay!

South Africa continued their commanding start, plundering 16 runs off Jacob Duffy’s second over to race to 83-1 at the end of the powerplay. Ryan Rickelton led the charge, capitalizing on Duffy’s inconsistent lengths.

He first chipped a slower ball over mid-off for four, then lofted a half-volley straight down the ground for another boundary. Anticipating the short ball, Rickelton unleashed a powerful pull that sailed 103 meters over deep mid-wicket for a massive six.

A single followed before Aiden Markram retained strike. Despite a wide and a sharp stop in the deep, New Zealand struggled to contain the onslaught in front of 54,923 fans.

9:17 PM

New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: Lockie Ferguson strikes!

Lockie breaks the fiery partnership as de Kock is cleaned up in the 5th over. 

9:15 PM

New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: 2nd fastest team fifty in T20 WC!

Matt Henry’s second over cost 11 runs as South Africa continued their aggressive start. Quinton de Kock was the main aggressor, responding to a quiet start in the over with a flurry of boundaries. After being denied by a sharp stop at backward point and mistiming a yorker, de Kock found his rhythm.

He pulled a short-of-length delivery powerfully behind square for four and later hooked a well-directed bouncer over long leg for six, benefiting from the shorter boundary. A mistimed drive off a slower ball still fetched a quick single to end the over.

South Africa moved to 62-0, firmly in control of the chase.

9:10 PM

New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: Markram-de Kock on the prowl!

South Africa raced away in the opening exchanges, piling on quick runs against Ferguson and Duffy. Lockie Ferguson’s over leaked 18 runs, including a sublime cover drive from Quinton de Kock and a dipping slower ball single to finish. A wide down the leg side added to New Zealand’s frustration.

Jacob Duffy then came into the attack but endured a brutal welcome from Aiden Markram. After a couple of dot balls, Markram unleashed three towering sixes — one a stunning back-foot punch over long-on, and a crisp boundary as he backed away to create room. South Africa surged ahead with early dominance and intent.

9:02 PM

New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: 13 runs from the over!

South Africa made a brisk start in their chase, scoring 13 runs off Matt Henry’s opening over. Aiden Markram set the tone early, confidently striking back-to-back boundaries through the off-side.

The first four was driven sweetly in front of square despite the ball not being quite full enough, while the second was a graceful extra-cover drive off a fuller delivery.

Markram also rotated the strike with a quick single to mid-on. Quinton de Kock joined the charge with an uppish checked drive that sailed past Henry for another boundary. The over ended with a dot ball, but South Africa had early momentum at 13-0.

8:42 PM

New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: NZ set 176-run target for SA!

New Zealand were restricted to 175/7 in their 20 overs as the The Protea bowlers did an amazing job to restrict the run flow on the night. Jansen ended his superb spell with a 4-fer.

8:36 PM

New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: NZ 155/7 after 18 overs!

In the 18th over, Kagiso Rabada bowled a tidy spell against New Zealand, conceding just eight runs while keeping the batters under pressure. The over began with James Neesham driving a fuller delivery through extra cover for two runs, followed by a quick single off a slower ball.

Matt Henry then capitalized on a short-of-length delivery, slashing it wide to third man for four. The remaining balls saw Henry and Neesham rotating the strike with singles, while Rabada maintained a disciplined line and length, limiting scoring opportunities.

Despite the boundary, Rabada’s accuracy ensured New Zealand managed only eight runs from the over.

8:25 PM

New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: NZ 143/6 after 16 overs!

In the 16th over of New Zealand’s innings, Lungi Ngidi bowled a disciplined spell, conceding just three runs while picking up a crucial wicket. The over began with Mitchell Santner nudging a short delivery in front of mid-off for a quick single.

Ngidi then bowled to James Neesham, who managed another single off a back-of-a-length delivery, while the next ball saw Neesham defend a good-length delivery with no run.

The key moment came when Daryl Mitchell attempted a big drive but failed to middle it, offering a simple catch to Tristan Stubbs at long-on. The over ended with Santner taking a single, leaving New Zealand at 143-6.

8:05 PM

New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: NZ 121/4 after 12 overs!

In the 12th over of New Zealand’s innings, Aiden Markram bowled a lively spell conceding 15 runs. The over started with Mark Chapman nudging a short and wide delivery past square for a quick single.

On the next ball, Chapman stepped down the wicket and dispatched a half-volley over long-on for a six. Daryl Mitchell then drove a tossed-up delivery down to long-on for a single, bringing up a 50-run partnership. Mitchell followed it with a massive six, leaning into a lofted drive over long-on.

The over concluded with singles off the remaining deliveries, keeping New Zealand at 121-4 and gaining momentum in the middle overs.

7:54 PM

New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: NZ 92/4 at the halfway stage!

Lungi Ngidi bowled a tight 10th over for South Africa, conceding six runs while keeping New Zealand’s batsmen under control. The over began with Daryl Mitchell nudging a slower short ball off the back-foot to deep point for a single.

Mark Chapman followed with a single off a full-toss outside off, under-edging it past mid-wicket. Mitchell then ran a single off another dipping full-toss and added two more off a slower cutter, placing the ball softly towards mid-wicket.

An LBW appeal against Mitchell was turned down, with the ball appearing high as it angled back into the batsman. The over kept the run rate in check.

7:39 PM

New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: Phillips cleaned up!

Keshav Maharaj cleans up Glenn Phillips as NZ lose another quick wicket with the score at 64/4 within 7 overs.

7:37 PM

New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: NZ 58/3 after the powerplay!

Marco Jansen delivered a dramatic over for South Africa, conceding seven runs but claiming three crucial wickets. The over started with a six from the first ball, giving New Zealand a brief flourish.

Rachin Ravindra was then caught by David Miller at short third off a back-of-a-length delivery, losing his wicket after a thick outside edge.

Glenn Phillips walked in, and Finn Allen faced a loopy slower ball outside off, attempting a big drive but was caught by Aiden Markram at mid-off for 31. The over also saw a single leg-bye, and Mark Chapman faced the last delivery, keeping New Zealand under pressure with three wickets down.

7:34 PM

New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: Jansen bags a 3-fer!

Finn Allen also loses his wicket within the powerplay as Jansen bags a 3-fer in just his 2nd over. Allen caught by Markram at mid off.

7:30 PM

New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: Jansen gets his 2nd!

Marco Jansen gets the wicket of Rachin Ravindra as NZ lose their 2nd wicket.
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First Published: Feb 14 2026 | 6:02 PM IST

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