ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Match Details
Match: New Zealand vs South Africa – Group D
Date: 14 February 2026
Day: Saturday
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Time: 07:00 PM (Local / IST)
Live Telecast & Streaming
Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar / JioHotstar
Probable Playing XI
New Zealand Probable XI
Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson
South Africa Probable XI
Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, George Linde
Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch in Ahmedabad usually offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers can get early bounce and movement with the new ball, while the surface becomes better for batting as the innings progresses. Spinners may find some assistance in the middle overs. A total around 170–180 is generally considered competitive at this venue.
Weather Report
Ahmedabad is expected to experience clear evening conditions with temperatures around 24–27°C. Humidity will be moderate, and rain interruptions are unlikely, ensuring a full match is expected.
Match Prediction
Both teams possess strong bowling attacks and deep batting lineups, making this contest highly competitive. New Zealand’s consistency and balanced squad provide a slight advantage, while South Africa’s explosive middle order and pace attack make them equally dangerous contenders. A closely fought encounter is expected.
Key Players
New Zealand
Devon Conway: Reliable top-order batter capable of anchoring the innings.
Glenn Phillips: Match-winning finisher with aggressive stroke play.
Matt Henry: Key strike bowler effective in powerplay and death overs.
South Africa
Aiden Markram: Captain and dependable middle-order batter.
David Miller: Experienced finisher known for power-hitting.
Kagiso Rabada: Leader of the pace attack and wicket-taking bowler.