South Africa Secures Victory Over New Zealand in T20 World Cup Thriller

South Africa defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in a crucial T20 World Cup match, thanks to standout performances by Aiden Markram and Marco Jansen. Jansen's 4/40 limited New Zealand to 175/7, while Markram's unbeaten 86 led South Africa to chase down the target in 17.1 overs.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Ahmedabad | Updated: 14-02-2026 22:30 IST | Created: 14-02-2026 22:30 IST
South Africa Secures Victory Over New Zealand in T20 World Cup Thriller
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In a gripping T20 World Cup encounter, South Africa overpowered New Zealand, clinching victory by seven wickets. The match was highlighted by Aiden Markram and Marco Jansen's stellar performances, propelling South Africa towards the Super 8 stage.

Jansen recorded a career-best 4/40, restricting New Zealand to a total of 175 for 7 after they opted to bat first. Mark Chapman narrowly missed his half-century for New Zealand, and despite contributions from Finn Allen and Daryl Mitchell, the Blackcaps struggled to gain momentum.

Chasing the target, Markram delivered a spectacular unbeaten 86, matching his career-best T20I score, while Quinton de Kock contributed 20 runs. South Africa comfortably reached 178 for 3 in 17.1 overs, with contributions from David Miller and others sealing the win.

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