Series #1772637182344
13/03/2026 - 08:17 PM
NE

Newzealand

21/01.0 Overs
VS
SO

South Africa

20/11.0 Overs

Newzealand won the match by 1 run

Man of the MatchNeesham

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Newzealand Inning

21/01.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
N
Neesham
not out20612333.3
P
Phillips Striker
not out00000.0
Extras1 (wd 1, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total21/0 (1.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
M
M Jansen
1.0021021.00

Partnerships

Neesham & Phillips
Neesham 20 · Phillips 0
20 (6b)
Match Timeline1 Overs
Over 1M Jansen
21 Runs
6
4
2
2
6
Wd
0

South Africa Inning

20/11.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
B
Brevis Striker
not out1100100.0
M
Miller
b Forguson 4410100.0
M
Markram
not out8201400.0
Extras7 (wd 6, nb 1, b 0, lb 0)
Total20/1 (1.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
F
Forguson
1.0020120.00

Partnerships

Markram & Brevis
Markram 2 · Brevis 0
2 (1b)
Brevis & Miller
Brevis 1 · Miller 4
5 (5b)
Match Timeline1 Overs
Over 1Forguson
1 Wkt20 Runs
1
0
0
4
W
NB
Wd
Wd
2
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Newzealand vs South Africa — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

T20 world cup • Newzealand won the match by 1 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 41 runs & 1 wickets
Newzealand Top Batter: Neesham — 20 (6b, 1x4, 2x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: M Jansen — 0/21 (1.0 ov)
South Africa Top Batter: Markram — 8 (2b, 0x4, 1x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Forguson — 1/20 (1.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Neesham & Phillips — 20 runs (6b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Neesham (Newzealand) — 23.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 1-over encounter of T20 world cup, Newzealand took on South Africa on Mar 4, 2026, 04:26 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Newzealand won the match by 1 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 41 runs and 1 wickets fall between Newzealand (21/0 in 1.0 overs) and South Africa (20/1 in 1.0 overs).

2. Newzealand Innings Breakdown (21/0)

Batting in the first innings, Newzealand finished on 21/0 from 1.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 21.00 runs per over. During the opening 1 overs, Newzealand accumulated 21 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Neesham spearheaded the batting effort with 20 runs off 6 balls (including 1 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 333.3). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, M Jansen led the bowling figures with 0/21 in 1.0 overs (economy 21.00).

3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (20/1)

Pursuing a target of 22 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 20/1 in 1.0 overs at a scoring rate of 20.00 runs per over. Markram anchored the chase for South Africa with 8 runs from 2 balls (0 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 400.0), alongside Miller who chipped in with 4 off 4 balls. Defending the total, Forguson delivered a key spell of 1/20 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 20.00.

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Neesham and Phillips (Newzealand), who combined for 20 runs off 6 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Neesham (Newzealand) topped the match rankings with 23.0 total points, followed closely by Forguson (22.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Neesham.