New Zealand vs South Africa Result – 24th Match, Group D

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24th Match, Group D • ICC Men's T20 World Cup

NZ

175/7 (20)

SA

178/3 (17.1)

South Africa won by 7 wickets

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4

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5

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6

17.1

6

Lockie Ferguson to David Miller, Six

End of over 17 (10 runs)

David Miller 18 (16)

Aiden Markram 86 (44)

SA 172/3

Matt Henry 4-0-38-0

16.6

1

Matt Henry to David Miller, 1 run

16.5

1

Matt Henry to Aiden Markram, 1 run

16.4

1

Matt Henry to David Miller, 1 run

16.3

1

Matt Henry to Aiden Markram, 1 run

16.2

1

Matt Henry to David Miller, 1 run

16.1

5

Matt Henry to Aiden Markram, 5 runs

End of over 16 (14 runs)

Aiden Markram 79 (41)

David Miller 15 (13)

SA 162/3

Jacob Duffy 3-0-50-0

15.6

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Jacob Duffy to Aiden Markram, 1 run

15.5

1

Jacob Duffy to David Miller, 1 run

15.5

Wd

Jacob Duffy to David Miller, 1 wide

15.4

4

Jacob Duffy to David Miller, Four

15.3

1

Jacob Duffy to Aiden Markram, 1 run

15.2

4

Jacob Duffy to Aiden Markram, Four

15.1

2

Jacob Duffy to Aiden Markram, 2 runs

End of over 15 (6 runs)

Aiden Markram 71 (37)

David Miller 10 (11)

SA 148/3

Mitchell Santner 4-0-33-0

14.6

1

Mitchell Santner to Aiden Markram, 1 run

14.5

0

Mitchell Santner to Aiden Markram, no run

14.4

1

Mitchell Santner to David Miller, 1 run

14.3

2

Mitchell Santner to David Miller, 2 runs

14.2

1

Mitchell Santner to Aiden Markram, 1 run

14.1

1

Mitchell Santner to David Miller, 1 run

End of over 14 (4 runs)

Aiden Markram 69 (34)

David Miller 6 (8)

SA 142/3

Lockie Ferguson 3-1-27-0

13.6

0

Lockie Ferguson to Aiden Markram, no run

13.6

Wd

Lockie Ferguson to Aiden Markram, 1 wide

13.5

0

Lockie Ferguson to Aiden Markram, no run

13.4

1

Lockie Ferguson to David Miller, 1 run

Match Summary

New Zealand and South Africa met in 24th Match, Group D of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 17.1: Lockie Ferguson to David Miller, Six | 15.4: Jacob Duffy to David Miller, Four | 15.2: Jacob Duffy to Aiden Markram, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (South Africa won by 7 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

17.1: Lockie Ferguson to David Miller, Six
15.4: Jacob Duffy to David Miller, Four
15.2: Jacob Duffy to Aiden Markram, Four

Short Highlights Summary

South Africa won by 7 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 17.1: Lockie Ferguson to David Miller, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

17.1 6 Lockie Ferguson to David Miller, Six

End of over 17 (10 runs)

David Miller 18 (16)

Aiden Markram 86 (44)

SA 172/3

Matt Henry 4-0-38-0

16.6 1 Matt Henry to David Miller, 1 run

16.5 1 Matt Henry to Aiden Markram, 1 run

16.4 1 Matt Henry to David Miller, 1 run

16.3 1 Matt Henry to Aiden Markram, 1 run

16.2 1 Matt Henry to David Miller, 1 run

16.1 5 Matt Henry to Aiden Markram, 5 runs

End of over 16 (14 runs)

Aiden Markram 79 (41)

David Miller 15 (13)

SA 162/3

Jacob Duffy 3-0-50-0

15.6 1 Jacob Duffy to Aiden Markram, 1 run

15.5 1 Jacob Duffy to David Miller, 1 run

15.5 Wd Jacob Duffy to David Miller, 1 wide

15.4 4 Jacob Duffy to David Miller, Four

15.3 1 Jacob Duffy to Aiden Markram, 1 run

15.2 4 Jacob Duffy to Aiden Markram, Four

15.1 2 Jacob Duffy to Aiden Markram, 2 runs

End of over 15 (6 runs)

Aiden Markram 71 (37)

David Miller 10 (11)

SA 148/3

Mitchell Santner 4-0-33-0

14.6 1 Mitchell Santner to Aiden Markram, 1 run

14.5 0 Mitchell Santner to Aiden Markram, no run

14.4 1 Mitchell Santner to David Miller, 1 run

14.3 2 Mitchell Santner to David Miller, 2 runs

14.2 1 Mitchell Santner to Aiden Markram, 1 run

14.1 1 Mitchell Santner to David Miller, 1 run

End of over 14 (4 runs)

Aiden Markram 69 (34)

David Miller 6 (8)

SA 142/3

Lockie Ferguson 3-1-27-0

13.6 0 Lockie Ferguson to Aiden Markram, no run

13.6 Wd Lockie Ferguson to Aiden Markram, 1 wide

13.5 0 Lockie Ferguson to Aiden Markram, no run

13.4 1 Lockie Ferguson to David Miller, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the New Zealand vs South Africa 24th Match, Group D match?
South Africa won by 7 wickets.

What is the New Zealand vs South Africa 24th Match, Group D?
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