Series #1770832108224
18/02/2026 - 07:27 PM
N

New Zealand

82/25.0 Overs
VS
SO

South Africa

69/25.0 Overs

South Africa won the match by 13 run

Man of the MatchR Van Der Dusen

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

South Africa Inning

82/25.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
R
Ryan Rickelton
b Mitchell Santner 251022250.0
Q
Q DE Kock
c Ish Sodhi b Mitchell Santner 9610150.0
R
R Van Der Dusen
not out381243316.7
A
A Markram Striker
not out8201400.0
Extras2 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 2)
Total82/2 (5.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
T
T Boult
1.0014014.00
D
D Mitchell
1.0016016.00
M
Mitchell Santner
1.0011211.00
I
Ish Sodhi
1.0023023.00
T
Tim Sauthee
1.0016016.00
Fielding Highlights
Ish Sodhi
1 C

Partnerships

Ryan Rickelton & Q DE Kock
Ryan Rickelton 25 · Q DE Kock 5
32 (13b)
R Van Der Dusen & Q DE Kock
R Van Der Dusen 1 · Q DE Kock 4
5 (4b)
A Markram & R Van Der Dusen
A Markram 8 · R Van Der Dusen 37
45 (13b)
Match Timeline5 Overs
Over 5Tim Sauthee
16 Runs
4
2
0
4
0
6
Over 4Ish Sodhi
23 Runs
4
6
4
6
1
2
Over 3Mitchell Santner
2 Wkt11 Runs
W
1
2
2
W
6
Over 2D Mitchell
17 Runs
1
1
4
6
4
1
Over 1T Boult
15 Runs
2
2
6
1
0
4

New Zealand Inning

69/25.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
D
D Conway
run out Anrich Nartje 18830225.0
R
R Ravindra
c Q DE Kock b Anrich Nartje 351532233.3
F
Fin Allen
not out8401200.0
K
Kane WilliamsonStriker
not out8301266.7
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total69/2 (5.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
K
Kagiso Rabada
1.0012012.00
M
Marco Jansen
1.0016016.00
T
Tabraiz Shamsi
1.0013013.00
K
Keshav Maharaj
1.0018018.00
A
Anrich Nartje
1.0010110.00
Fielding Highlights
Anrich Nartje
1 RO
Q DE Kock
1 C

Partnerships

D Conway & R Ravindra
D Conway 18 · R Ravindra 17
35 (16b)
Fin Allen & R Ravindra
Fin Allen 7 · R Ravindra 18
25 (10b)
Kane Williamson & Fin Allen
Kane Williamson 8 · Fin Allen 1
9 (4b)
Match Timeline5 Overs
Over 5Anrich Nartje
1 Wkt10 Runs
1
W
1
1
6
1
Over 4Keshav Maharaj
18 Runs
6
2
2
2
2
4
Over 3Tabraiz Shamsi
1 Wkt13 Runs
1
1
4
W
6
0
Over 2Marco Jansen
16 Runs
6
1
4
1
0
4
Over 1Kagiso Rabada
12 Runs
4
1
4
0
1
2
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

New Zealand vs South Africa — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

WORLD CUP • South Africa won the match by 13 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 151 runs & 4 wickets
South Africa Top Batter: R Van Der Dusen — 38 (12b, 4x4, 3x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Mitchell Santner — 2/11 (1.0 ov)
New Zealand Top Batter: R Ravindra — 35 (15b, 3x4, 2x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Anrich Nartje — 1/10 (1.0 ov)
Best Partnership: A Markram & R Van Der Dusen — 45 runs (13b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: R Van Der Dusen (South Africa) — 65.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 5-over encounter of WORLD CUP, New Zealand took on South Africa on Feb 13, 2026, 07:25 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: South Africa won the match by 13 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 151 runs and 4 wickets fall between South Africa (82/2 in 5.0 overs) and New Zealand (69/2 in 5.0 overs).

2. South Africa Innings Breakdown (82/2)

Batting in the first innings, South Africa finished on 82/2 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 16.40 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, South Africa accumulated 82 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. R Van Der Dusen spearheaded the batting effort with 38 runs off 12 balls (including 4 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 316.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Ryan Rickelton, who contributed 25 runs off 10 deliveries, while Q DE Kock added 9 (6b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Mitchell Santner led the bowling figures with 2/11 in 1.0 overs (economy 11.00), assisted by T Boult (0/14 in 1.0 overs).

3. New Zealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (69/2)

Pursuing a target of 83 runs for victory, New Zealand recorded 69/2 in 5.0 overs at a scoring rate of 13.80 runs per over. R Ravindra anchored the chase for New Zealand with 35 runs from 15 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 233.3), alongside D Conway who chipped in with 18 off 8 balls. Defending the total, Anrich Nartje delivered a key spell of 1/10 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.00, while Kagiso Rabada finished with 0/12 (1.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by A Markram and R Van Der Dusen (South Africa), who combined for 45 runs off 13 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Ish Sodhi 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—R Van Der Dusen (South Africa) topped the match rankings with 65.0 total points, followed closely by R Ravindra (60.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to R Van Der Dusen .