South Africa vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 • It's a tie
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, South Africa took on New Zealand on Jan 12, 2026, 02:52 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: It's a tie. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 434 runs and 11 wickets fall between New Zealand (217/5 in 20.0 overs) and South Africa (217/6 in 20.0 overs).
2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (217/5)
Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 217/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.85 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Zealand accumulated 51 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Rachin Ravindra spearheaded the batting effort with 69 runs off 50 balls (including 7 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 138.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Tom Latham (WK), who contributed 58 runs off 33 deliveries, while Mitchell Santner added 35 (18b). The bowling side conceded 28 extra runs (wides: 25, no-balls: 3, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Anrich Nortje led the bowling figures with 2/30 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.50), assisted by Aiden Markram (C) (2/44 in 4.0 overs).
3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (217/6)
Pursuing a target of 218 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 217/6 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.85 runs per over. Aiden Markram (C) anchored the chase for South Africa with 56 runs from 31 balls (3 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 180.6), alongside Quinton de Kock (WK) who chipped in with 53 off 34 balls. Defending the total, Tim Southee delivered a key spell of 2/37 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.25, while Trent Boult finished with 2/35 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Aiden Markram (C) and Quinton de Kock (WK) (South Africa), who combined for 106 runs off 59 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Kane Williamson (C) making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Aiden Markram (C) (South Africa) topped the match rankings with 189.0 total points, followed closely by Anrich Nortje (153.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rachin Ravindra.