New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE SCORE T20 WC: SA on top with quick wickets; Phillips departs
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.
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NZ vs SA T20 WC live score
A for Agony, B for Bizarre, C for Crunch moments, and D for Death, Group D of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup has already delivered high drama, and the excitement continues as South Africa take on New Zealand in Match No. 24 tonight. South Afrca skipper Aiden Markram has won the toss and decided to bowl first on the night. The clash scheduled for tonight is at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Historically, the Kiwis have enjoyed the upper hand, winning four of their last five T20I meetings against the Proteas.
New Zealand have looked in outstanding touch throughout the tournament so far. They began their campaign with a commanding victory over Afghanistan in Chennai and followed it up with an impressive chase against the United Arab Emirates. Under the leadership of Mitchell Santner, the side appears balanced and confident. A win in this fixture would seal their qualification for the Super Eights, with one group-stage match still to play, a position they would gladly secure.
South Africa, meanwhile, are coming off a heart-stopping double super-over triumph against Afghanistan at the same venue. While the dramatic win boosted their morale, they would prefer a more straightforward performance this time. Securing two crucial points without another tense finish will be their primary objective.
New Zealand vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026: Playing 11
New Zealand Playing 11: 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 Playing 11: 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
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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.
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.
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.
7:28 PM
New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: Rabada drops Ravindra!
Kagiso Rabada bowled a controlled over to New Zealand, conceding seven runs. The over began with Rachin Ravindra nudging a thick edge to third man for a single, followed by another single to Finn Allen on a fuller delivery outside off.
Ravindra then hit a stylish four through sweeper cover, showcasing his timing. A short ball was nearly a catching chance, but Rabada slipped awkwardly and the ball fell safely in front. Ravindra defended a good-length delivery back to the bowler for no run, and the over concluded with singles for both batsmen.
Rabada maintained pressure while conceding few runs.
Ravindra then hit a stylish four through sweeper cover, showcasing his timing. A short ball was nearly a catching chance, but Rabada slipped awkwardly and the ball fell safely in front. Ravindra defended a good-length delivery back to the bowler for no run, and the over concluded with singles for both batsmen.
Rabada maintained pressure while conceding few runs.
7:26 PM
New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: 17 runs from the over!
Marco Jansen bowled a thrilling over for South Africa, conceding 17 runs and taking a wicket. The over began with Tim Seifert smashing a six over mid-on off a good-length delivery, followed by another six from Finn Allen, top-edged over deep backward square leg.
Allen then guided a streaky four past Ngidi at short third, while Rachin Ravindra pushed a fuller delivery to mid-on for a single. The over also saw a crucial breakthrough as Seifert was caught by Quinton de Kock off a short delivery, ending his 13-run innings.
The over showcased aggressive hitting and crucial wicket-taking skill.
Allen then guided a streaky four past Ngidi at short third, while Rachin Ravindra pushed a fuller delivery to mid-on for a single. The over also saw a crucial breakthrough as Seifert was caught by Quinton de Kock off a short delivery, ending his 13-run innings.
The over showcased aggressive hitting and crucial wicket-taking skill.
7:18 PM
New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: Jansen strikes!
Tim Seifert departs after fiery cameo as Marco jansen gets the breakthrough for SA on the night. Seifert caught behind after an edge by de Kock.
7:12 PM
New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: Strong start by Rabada!
Kagiso Rabada bowled a tight over to New Zealand, conceding just two runs. The over began with Tim Seifert defending a short delivery to the on-side for no run, followed by a single to long leg when he pulled a ball at stump height.
Finn Allen faced three deliveries in succession, struggling against Rabada’s precision. A short ball outside off beat him as he attempted a drive, another cheeky leg-stump yorker narrowly missed him, and a third delivery shaping away prevented a run toward third man.
The over ended with Allen nudging one in front of mid-on for a quick single, keeping the run rate low.
Finn Allen faced three deliveries in succession, struggling against Rabada’s precision. A short ball outside off beat him as he attempted a drive, another cheeky leg-stump yorker narrowly missed him, and a third delivery shaping away prevented a run toward third man.
The over ended with Allen nudging one in front of mid-on for a quick single, keeping the run rate low.
7:06 PM
New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: 7 runs from the over!
Ngidi begins the attack for SA
0.1 – Tim Seifert smashes a four! Ngidi bowls a fuller delivery outside off, Seifert drives hard, the ball takes the edge and races past the lone slip for four.
0.1 – Tim Seifert smashes a four! Ngidi bowls a fuller delivery outside off, Seifert drives hard, the ball takes the edge and races past the lone slip for four.
0.2 – Seifert takes a single. Another good length ball angling away, Seifert edges it wide of slip, and they complete one run.
0.3 – Finn Allen gets a quick single. A short delivery angling into him, pushed in front of mid-on.
0.4 – Seifert drives to mid-off but gets no run. A slower ball outside off, he stays leg-side and is well fielded.
0.5 – Seifert beaten on a good length delivery moving away outside off. He attempts a big drive but misses completely.
0.6 – Seifert nudges one to mid-on for a single. Fractionally fuller, around off, prods forward and gets a run.
6:48 PM
New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE TOSS UPDATES T20 WC: Playing 11 for both sides!
New Zealand Playing 11: 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 Playing 11: 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
6:33 PM
New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE TOSS UPDATES T20 WC: Aiden Markram wins the toss!
South Afrca skipper Aiden Markram has won the toss and decided to bowl first on the night.
6:26 PM
New Zealand vs South Africa LIVETOSS UPDATES T20 WC: Toss to take place soon!
We are less then 5 minutes away from the toss tonight in Ahmedabad now
6:03 PM
New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: Tight encounter in Ahmedabad!
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the T20 World Cup 2026 encounter between New Zealand and South Africa in Ahmedabad. With both sides having 2 wins each in their bag, it will interesting to see who comes out on top tonight. Toss at 6:30 PM IST.
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First Published: Feb 14 2026 | 6:02 PM IST