South Africa’s Markram mauls New Zealand in seven-wicket T20 World Cup win

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 14, 2026 at 07:27 PM

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In a Twenty20 World Cup match held in Ahmedabad, India on February 14, 2026, South Africa defeated New Zealand by seven wickets. New Zealand posted a total of 175-7, with Marco Jansen taking four wickets for South Africa. In response, South Africa achieved 178-3, securing their third consecutive Group D win. Captain Aiden Markram led the charge with an unbeaten 86 off 44 balls, the highest score by a South African captain in the tournament. Jansen was named player of the match for his bowling performance. With this victory, South Africa is close to reaching the Super Eight stage of the tournament.

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Daryl Mitchell 30% James Neesham 30% Ryan Rickelton 30% India 40% Finn Allen ×240% Mark Chapman ×240% Ahmedabad ×250% Marco Jansen ×570% New Zealand ×780% South Africa ×790% Aiden Markram ×690%

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t20 world cup 100% south africa 90% aiden markram 90% new zealand 80% cricket 70% marco jansen 60% match victory 60% half-century 50% group d 40%

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