Markram's Masterclass: South Africa Triumphs Over New Zealand in T20 Thriller

Aiden Markram spearheaded South Africa’s commanding win over New Zealand with an electric half-century, taking his team to the brink of the Super 8s in the men’s T20 World Cup on Saturday.

Markram's stellar 86 from 54 balls dismantled the Kiwi lineup, as the Proteas chased down New Zealand's 175-run target with 17 balls to spare, claiming a decisive seven-wicket victory.

New Zealand's hopes, mainly held up by Mark Chapman and Daryl Mitchell's notable partnership, fell short as South African bowlers Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj tightened the screws. The Proteas now top Group D and are favorites to progress further in the tournament.