South Africa vs New Zeeland — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
World Cup • New Zeeland won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of World Cup, South Africa took on New Zeeland on Jun 29, 2026, 11:10 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zeeland won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 710 runs and 6 wickets fall between South Africa (353/3 in 50.0 overs) and New Zeeland (357/3 in 50.0 overs).
2. South Africa Innings Breakdown (353/3)
Batting in the first innings, South Africa finished on 353/3 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.06 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, South Africa accumulated 40 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Quntb De Kock spearheaded the batting effort with 83 runs off 75 balls (including 4 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 110.7). Valuable middle-order support came from David Miller, who contributed 82 runs off 64 deliveries, while Hendricks added 81 (59b). The bowling side conceded 8 extra runs (wides: 8, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Trent Boult led the bowling figures with 1/59 in 10.0 overs (economy 5.90), assisted by Duffy (1/60 in 9.0 overs).
3. New Zeeland Chase & Second Innings Summary (357/3)
Pursuing a target of 354 runs for victory, New Zeeland recorded 357/3 in 50.0 overs at a scoring rate of 7.14 runs per over. Kane Williamson anchored the chase for New Zeeland with 189 runs from 150 balls (20 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 126.0), alongside Conway who chipped in with 61 off 71 balls. Defending the total, Steyn delivered a key spell of 1/41 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.10, while Tabriz finished with 1/77 (10.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by David Miller and Hendricks (South Africa), who combined for 156 runs off 116 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with KALLIS 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—Kane Williamson (New Zeeland) topped the match rankings with 241.0 total points, followed closely by Trent Boult (176.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Kane Williamson.