Summary

  • T20 World Cup, Group D

  • Proteas win by seven wickets

  • South Africa 178-3 - Markram 86* (44)

  • Markram hits 19-ball fifty as Proteas win with 17 balls to spare

  • New Zealand 175-7 - Chapman 48 (26); Jansen 4-40

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  1. Goodbyepublished at 17:15 GMT 14 February

    With that, it's time to bring the curtains down on this live page.

    You can read Sam Drury's match report for the low-down on South Africa's convincing win against New Zealand.

    We’ll return tomorrow with full coverage of another busy day at the T20 World Cup.

    Thanks for tuning in. Enjoy the rest of the evening and see you soon.

  2. 'Key is to hold your nerve'published at 17:12 GMT 14 February

    Aiden Markram of South Africa celebrates his Half CenturyImage source, Getty Images

    South Africa captain Aiden Markram: "It's important to acknowledge the fact we got on the right side of the toss. The ball came on nicely in the second innings but the boys still had to put in a good performance."

    On dealing with New Zealand's quick start: "That's the key, you've got to try and keep your nerve. There was a little bit to work with up front and the boys used that quite nicely. They've got a dangerous pair up front, quite intimidating but we held our nerve."

    On Marco Jansen: "Very different, left-arm, really tall and bowls different kind of deliveries which is a big strength for him and us. Four poles tonight and to keep breaking partnerships was important for us."

    On the batting: "We've got quite a set and experienced batting order. We've seen how teams are attacking the powerplay and it would be silly not to try that. It's not always going to come off but it's nice when it does."

  3. What's happening tomorrow?published at 17:10 GMT 14 February

    We have three more games coming up in the T20 World Cup tomorrow, including the small matter of India versus Pakistan.

    Here's the full schedule:

    • West Indies v Nepal (Mumbai, 5:30 GMT)
    • United States v Namibia (Chennai, 9:30 GMT)
    • India v Pakistan (Colombo, 13:30 GMT)

    You can, of course, follow all the games live on the BBC Sport website and app.

  4. 'We came up against a good team'published at 17:05 GMT 14 February

    South Africa's captain Aiden Markram (R) is congratulated by his New Zealand counterpart Mitchell SantnerImage source, Getty Images

    New Zealand captain Mitch Santner: "Well played South Africa. Wickets in the powerplay was always going to be key. We were always one wicket down at every stage and the total was a bit below par.

    "You got to be adapting all the way through in this tournament, playing in different wickets in India and Sri Lanka.

    "We were put under pressure in the powerplay. Against good teams, only way to slow them down is by taking wickets in the powerplay. We had a good series against India. It was great prep for the T20 World Cup. We started well but we came up against a good team today.

    "We will do a lot of video analysis on Canada. There are no easy games in this tournament and that will be the same against Canada."

  5. 'We knew we had to take wickets up front'published at 17:00 GMT 14 February

    Marco Jansen of South Africa celebrates after taking the wicket of Mark Chapman of New ZealandImage source, Getty Images

    South Africa's Marco Jansen, who was named player of the match: "We knew it was a good wicket and the opening batters showed good intent so we knew we had to take wickets up front.

    "Days like today, you take it as it comes and try and adapt. Today the bowlers did really well. Our seamers complimented each other and we executed well."

  6. Postpublished at 16:58 GMT 14 February

    South Africa's captain Aiden Markram looks on during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World CupImage source, Getty Images

    After Marco Jansen picked up four wickets with the ball to restrict New Zealand to 175-7, it was South Africa captain Aiden Markram who delivered with the bat for the Proteas.

    He reached a blistering half-century in 19 balls as South Africa all but secured the victory with their onslaught during the powerplay and remained unbeaten on a 44-ball 86 to take his side past the finish line.

  7. Postpublished at 16:54 GMT 14 February

    Tash Farrant
    England bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    That was a statement marker to put down in particular because they had such a draining match against Afghanistan.

    To be able to come out today, Marco Jansen with his four wickets, they read the conditions well and then with the bat, it's all about Aiden Markram.

    It was fitting that David Miller was able to finish it off with a boundary.

  8. South Africa defeat New Zealand by seven wicketspublished at 17.1 overs
    Breaking

    SA 178-3

    : Aiden Markram and David Miller of South Africa celebrate and shake hands with New Zealand playerImage source, Getty Images

    David Miller puts the icing on the cake with a massive six over mid-wicket!

    After a scare against Afghanistan, South Africa have won this convincingly against a good New Zealand side to take a a major step towards qualifying for the Super 8s of this T20 World Cup.

  9. SA 172-3published at 17 overs

    4 needed off 18 balls

    South Africa are now one shot away from victory.

  10. SA 169-3published at 16.3 overs

    7 needed off 21 balls

    More overthrows from New Zealand but if it's any consolation, only a single comes off it.

  11. SA 167-3published at 16.1 overs

    9 needed off 23 balls

    Adding insult to injury, New Zealand gift a boundary in overthrows to South Africa.

    Aiden Markram punches past the bowler to take a quick single and Mitch Santner has a go at the stumps but wicketkeeper Tim Seifert is in no position to collect and it runs away for four extras.

  12. SA 162-3published at 16 overs

    14 needed off 24 balls

    Two boundaries in three balls now for South Africa as David Miller finds the boundary through mid-wicket.

    Jacob Duffy concedes 14 runs from that over - his figures read 0-50 after three overs!

  13. SA 154-3published at 15.2 overs

    22 needed off 28 balls

    Finally, we have a boundary!

    Aidan Markram sends the returning Jacob Duffy to the fence as South Africa inch closer to victory.

  14. Postpublished at 16:42 GMT 14 February

    Dawid Malan
    Former England batter on Test Match Special

    There's the tendency to drop the intensity and the batters that are waiting to bat think it's a walk in the park and you get get yourself into a bit of trouble.

    South Africa want to keep that momentum and finish with an over to go, maybe even earlier so I'd expect them to put their foot down and be as clinical as they can.

  15. SA 148-3published at 15 overs

    28 needed off 30 balls

    It’s all turning into a bit of an anti-climax in this game.

    After a blistering start, the boundaries have dried up and South Africa look happy to just knock it around in singles to get over the line.

    We go into the final five overs with the Proteas needing 28 to win.

  16. dropped catch

    Markram dropped on 69published at 14 overs

    34 needed off 36 balls

    Only four runs from that over but nonetheless an eventful one.

    There was a bizarre moment as the ball ran away to the boundary after glancing the thigh pad of Aiden Markram, but the runs were not counted as the South Africa skipper did not offer a shot.

    Then Lockie Ferguson almost holds onto a return catch but it was hit with plenty of power by Markram and the New Zealand seamer did well to prevent runs off it.

  17. SA 138-3published at 13 overs

    38 needed off 42 balls

    David Miller is the new batter to join Aiden Markram.

    He's been happy to deal with singles so far, moving to four from five balls.

  18. Get Involvedpublished at 16:28 GMT 14 February

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    After getting over the line in the World Test Championship, it surely has to be South Africa's time this time? They're the most complete team.

    Jar, Sheffield

  19. Postpublished at 16:28 GMT 14 February

    This has been some performance from the South Africa top-order.

    New Zealand were going at pretty much 10 an over for the first 13 or 14 overs of their innings but the Proteas have made that look pedestrian so far...

    WormImage source, CricViz
  20. SA 132-3published at 12 overs

    44 needed off 48 balls

    Can New Zealand make this a bit more interesting with another wicket or two?