Jansen, Markram guide South African win over NZ: T20 World Cup No 24 (Ahmedabad)

South Africa continued their strong run in the 2026 T20 World Cup with a convincing win over New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

New Zealand posted 175/7 in 20 overs, with Mark Chapman top-scoring with 48, but regular breakthroughs prevented them from pushing past 180. Marco Jansen starred with 4/40, striking at key moments to stall the Kiwi momentum.

In reply, South Africa chased down the target comfortably, finishing on 178/3 in 17.1 overs. Captain Aiden Markram led from the front with a blazing 86 off 44 balls*, sealing the win with 17 balls to spare, while David Miller added 24 in support. The seven-wicket victory strengthens South Africa’s position in the group and keeps their unbeaten streak intact.

Feb 2026.