Series #1770031426227
14/02/2026 - 03:49 PM
NE

New Zealand

174/720.0 Overs
VS
SO

South Africa

178/317.2 Overs

South Africa won the match by 7 wicket.

Man of the MatchKevin

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

New Zealand Inning

174/720.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
R
Ryan
c Steven b Ben Tennyson13911144.4
E
Emelio
c Kevin b Ben Tennyson311742182.4
J
Julian
c Onion b Ben Tennyson13811162.5
B
Belson
b Kofi130033.3
G
Gilben
c Tweety b Ben Tennyson482662184.6
V
Vu
c Squash b Dewey322421133.3
N
Nathan
c Tweety b Navy4100040.0
P
Percy
not out231530153.3
M
MacStriker
not out9810112.5
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total174/7 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
D
Dewey
4.003418.50
J
Jamie
4.002706.75
B
Ben Tennyson
4.0040410.00
K
Kofi
3.002418.00
N
Navy
4.003418.50
K
Kevin
1.0015015.00
Fielding Highlights
Steven
1 C
Kevin
1 C
Onion
1 C
Tweety
2 C
SQUASH
1 C

Partnerships

Mac & Percy
Mac 9 · Percy 21
30 (20b)
Belson & Emelio
Belson 0 · Emelio 0
0 (3b)
Gilben & Belson
Gilben 5 · Belson 1
6 (5b)
Percy & Nathan
Percy 2 · Nathan 2
4 (7b)
Vu & Nathan
Vu 1 · Nathan 2
3 (9b)
Ryan & Emelio
Ryan 13 · Emelio 20
33 (20b)
Julian & Emelio
Julian 13 · Emelio 11
24 (12b)
Vu & Gilben
Vu 31 · Gilben 43
74 (44b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Navy
10 Runs
0
0
1
1
4
4
Over 19Ben Tennyson
10 Runs
1
2
1
1
4
1
Over 18Jamie
8 Runs
2
1
4
0
0
1
Over 17Navy
1 Wkt4 Runs
1
1
0
W
1
1
Over 16Dewey
1 Wkt3 Runs
0
1
W
0
1
1
Over 15Kofi
2 Runs
1
0
0
0
1
0
Over 14Ben Tennyson
1 Wkt7 Runs
1
4
0
1
1
W
Over 13Jamie
10 Runs
0
1
1
4
4
0
Over 12Kevin
15 Runs
0
1
6
1
6
1
Over 11Navy
14 Runs
1
4
1
2
4
2
Over 10Dewey
6 Runs
1
0
2
1
1
1
Over 9Kofi
9 Runs
2
1
1
0
4
1
Over 8Navy
6 Runs
0
0
0
4
2
0
Over 7Kofi
1 Wkt13 Runs
1
4
1
W
1
6
Over 6Ben Tennyson
2 Wkt6 Runs
6
W
0
0
W
0
Over 5Jamie
7 Runs
1
1
0
0
4
1
Over 4Ben Tennyson
1 Wkt17 Runs
6
W
1
4
6
0
Over 3Dewey
18 Runs
4
4
0
0
6
4
Over 2Jamie
2 Runs
0
1
0
0
0
1
Over 1Dewey
7 Runs
4
1
1
0
0
1

South Africa Inning

178/317.2 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
K
Kevin
not out864484195.5
S
Steven
b Dustin201431142.9
T
Tweety
c Vu b Percy211121190.9
B
Bernard
c Vu b Julian211711123.5
O
OnionStriker
not out301812166.7
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total178/3 (17.2 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
D
Dustin
3.2037111.10
M
Mac
4.003809.50
B
Balance
3.0048016.00
N
Nathan
4.003107.75
P
Percy
2.001517.50
J
Julian
1.00919.00
Fielding Highlights
Vu
2 C

Partnerships

Kevin & Steven
Kevin 41 · Steven 20
61 (28b)
Tweety & Kevin
Tweety 21 · Kevin 18
39 (18b)
Bernard & Kevin
Bernard 21 · Kevin 7
28 (24b)
Onion & Kevin
Onion 30 · Kevin 20
50 (34b)
Match Timeline18 Overs
Over 18Dustin
12 Runs
6
6
Over 17Mac
10 Runs
5
1
1
1
1
1
Over 16Balance
13 Runs
2
4
1
4
1
1
Over 15Nathan
6 Runs
1
1
2
1
0
1
Over 14Dustin
3 Runs
1
1
0
1
0
0
Over 13Nathan
5 Runs
0
1
1
1
1
1
Over 12Julian
1 Wkt9 Runs
1
1
6
W
1
0
Over 11Mac
4 Runs
1
0
0
0
2
1
Over 10Percy
5 Runs
1
0
1
1
1
1
Over 9Nathan
7 Runs
1
2
1
1
0
2
Over 8Percy
1 Wkt10 Runs
1
4
1
W
4
0
Over 7Nathan
13 Runs
2
1
1
1
2
6
Over 6Balance
15 Runs
0
4
4
6
1
0
Over 5Dustin
1 Wkt5 Runs
0
0
0
W
1
4
Over 4Mac
11 Runs
0
0
4
0
6
1
Over 3Balance
20 Runs
0
6
6
4
0
4
Over 2Dustin
17 Runs
6
4
1
4
1
1
Over 1Mac
13 Runs
0
4
4
1
4
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

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

ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 • South Africa won the match by 7 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 352 runs & 10 wickets
New Zealand Top Batter: Gilben — 48 (26b, 6x4, 2x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Ben Tennyson — 4/40 (4.0 ov)
South Africa Top Batter: Kevin — 86 (44b, 8x4, 4x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Percy — 1/15 (2.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Vu & Gilben — 74 runs (44b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Kevin (South Africa) — 158.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026, New Zealand took on South Africa on Feb 13, 2026, 05:03 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: South Africa won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 352 runs and 10 wickets fall between New Zealand (174/7 in 20.0 overs) and South Africa (178/3 in 17.2 overs).

2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (174/7)

Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 174/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.70 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Zealand accumulated 57 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Gilben spearheaded the batting effort with 48 runs off 26 balls (including 6 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 184.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Vu, who contributed 32 runs off 24 deliveries, while Emelio added 31 (17b). With the ball in the first innings, Ben Tennyson led the bowling figures with 4/40 in 4.0 overs (economy 10.00), assisted by Kofi (1/24 in 3.0 overs).

3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (178/3)

Pursuing a target of 175 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 178/3 in 17.2 overs at a scoring rate of 10.27 runs per over. Kevin anchored the chase for South Africa with 86 runs from 44 balls (8 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 195.5), alongside Onion who chipped in with 30 off 18 balls. Defending the total, Percy delivered a key spell of 1/15 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.50, while Julian finished with 1/9 (1.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Vu and Gilben (New Zealand), who combined for 74 runs off 44 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Tweety 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—Kevin (South Africa) topped the match rankings with 158.0 total points, followed closely by Ben Tennyson (135.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Kevin.