2024 T20 World Cup runners-up South Africa will face 2021 finalists New Zealand in one of the marquee group-stage clashes of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday, February 14, in Ahmedabad.
The winner of this high-stakes encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium will become the first team from Group C to seal a spot in the Super 8s and is also likely to finish top of the group.
Team Form
Led by Aiden Markram, South Africa survived a dramatic double Super Over thriller against Afghanistan on February 11 at the same venue to secure two crucial points. They had earlier registered a commanding win over Canada.
New Zealand, meanwhile, sit comfortably at the top of the group. Mitchell Santner’s side cruised to a 10-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates in Chennai and had earlier defeated Afghanistan in their tournament opener.
When and Where Will NZ vs SA Be Played?
- Date: Saturday, February 14
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Start Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Toss Time: 6:30 PM IST
Where to Watch NZ vs SA Live?
- TV Broadcast (India): Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: Jio Hotstar app and website
Full Squads
South Africa
Aiden Markram (C), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs
New Zealand
Mitchell Santner (C), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi
Reserves: Ben Sears, Cole McConchie
