New Zealand T20 vs South Africa T20 — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
T20 World Cup • South Africa T20 won the match by 53 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of T20 World Cup, New Zealand T20 took on South Africa T20 on Nov 24, 2025, 07:27 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: South Africa T20 won the match by 53 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 280 runs and 20 wickets fall between South Africa T20 (166/10 in 12.0 overs) and New Zealand T20 (114/10 in 9.3 overs).
2. South Africa T20 Innings Breakdown (166/10)
Batting in the first innings, South Africa T20 finished on 166/10 from 12.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 13.83 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, South Africa T20 accumulated 100 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Q.DeKnock spearheaded the batting effort with 53 runs off 20 balls (including 4 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 265.0). Valuable middle-order support came from J.Kallis, who contributed 34 runs off 13 deliveries, while AB De Villers added 16 (6b). With the ball in the first innings, L.Furgeson led the bowling figures with 4/60 in 4.0 overs (economy 15.00), assisted by D.Mitchell (3/43 in 4.0 overs).
3. New Zealand T20 Chase & Second Innings Summary (114/10)
Pursuing a target of 167 runs for victory, New Zealand T20 recorded 114/10 in 9.3 overs at a scoring rate of 12.00 runs per over. R.Ravrindra anchored the chase for New Zealand T20 with 24 runs from 8 balls (3 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 300.0), alongside B.McCullum who chipped in with 24 off 9 balls. Defending the total, Stubb delivered a key spell of 5/15 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.00, while Nortje finished with 3/32 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by J.Kallis and Q.DeKnock (South Africa T20), who combined for 46 runs off 21 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Stubb (South Africa T20) topped the match rankings with 151.0 total points, followed closely by L.Furgeson (116.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Stubb.