South Africa defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in the T20 World Cup, chasing 176 with ease.

South Africa beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the T20 World Cup, chasing 176 with ease at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Captain Aiden Markram smashed an unbeaten 86 off 44 balls, including the fastest fifty by a South African in T20 World Cup history—19 balls. Opener Quinton de Kock became the first South African to reach 3,000 T20I runs, scoring 20 before being dismissed. The pair’s 62-run opening stand in 4.4 overs set the tone. South Africa’s bowlers restricted New Zealand to 175 for 7, with Marco Jansen taking 4 for 40. Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, and David Miller added quick cameos to seal the win in 17.1 overs. The victory boosts South Africa’s chances of advancing to the Super Eight.