ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 | 04-Mar-2026 07:00 PM | Eden Gardens
RSA 169/8 (20)
NZ 173/1 (12.5)
New Zealand won by 9 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finn Allen* | 100 | 33 | 10 | 8 | 303.03 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 118.18 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen* | 2.5 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 18.71 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11 |
Last Wicket:Tim Seifert b Kagiso Rabada 58(33) - 117/1 in 9.1 ov.
South Africa vs New Zealand
South Africa — Innings 1 (169/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram (c) c Daryl Mitchell b Rachin Ravindra | 18 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 90 | |
| Quinton de Kock (wk) c Lockie Ferguson b Cole McConchie | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 125 | |
| Ryan Rickelton c Finn Allen b Cole McConchie | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dewald Brevis c Mitchell Santner b James Neesham | 34 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 125.93 | |
| David Miller c Daryl Mitchell b Rachin Ravindra | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Tristan Stubbs b Lockie Ferguson | 29 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 120.83 | |
| Marco Jansen not out | 55 | 30 | 2 | 5 | 183.33 | |
| Corbin Bosch b Matt Henry | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Kagiso Rabada c James Neesham b Matt Henry | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Keshav Maharaj not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 12 | Total: 14 | |||||
| Total | 169 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Lungi Ngidi | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 8.5 |
| Cole McConchie | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 9 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.2 |
| James Neesham | 3 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 14 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram & Quinton de Kock | 12 | 10 |
| Aiden Markram & Ryan Rickelton | 0 | 1 |
| Aiden Markram & Dewald Brevis | 43 | 35 |
| David Miller & Dewald Brevis | 22 | 14 |
| Tristan Stubbs & Dewald Brevis | 0 | 2 |
| Tristan Stubbs & Marco Jansen | 73 | 47 |
| Corbin Bosch & Marco Jansen | 16 | 8 |
| Kagiso Rabada & Marco Jansen | 0 | 1 |
| Keshav Maharaj & Marco Jansen | 3 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quinton de Kock | 1.4 | 12 |
| 2 | Ryan Rickelton | 1.5 | 12 |
| 3 | Aiden Markram | 7.4 | 55 |
| 4 | David Miller | 9.6 | 77 |
| 5 | Dewald Brevis | 10.2 | 77 |
| 6 | Tristan Stubbs | 18.1 | 150 |
| 7 | Corbin Bosch | 19.3 | 166 |
| 8 | Kagiso Rabada | 19.4 | 166 |
New Zealand — Innings 2 (173/1 in 12.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert (wk) b Kagiso Rabada | 58 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 175.76 | |
| Finn Allen not out | 100 | 33 | 10 | 8 | 303.03 | |
| Rachin Ravindra not out | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 118.18 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Total: 2 | |||||
| Total | 173 | 1 wkts, 12.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | 2.5 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 18.7 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 3 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 9.3 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 |
| Corbin Bosch | 2 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 17.5 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert & Finn Allen | 117 | 55 |
| Rachin Ravindra & Finn Allen | 56 | 22 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Seifert | 9.1 | 117 |
Match Info
| Match | South Africa vs New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Time | 04-Mar-2026 07:00 PM |
| Venue | Eden Gardens |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: South Africa vs New Zealand (SA vs NZ)
South Africa will face New Zealand in a thrilling match on 04-Mar-2026 in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at Eden Gardens at 07:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Match Overview
South Africa is known for its strong batting and bowling, while New Zealand remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026.
The pitch at Eden Gardens is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. South Africa will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while New Zealand will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between South Africa batting and New Zealand bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will South Africa showcase its strengths, or will New Zealand pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 04-Mar-2026 to find out the answer!
