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NZ vs SA Head to Head Records- T20 World Cup 2026, Match 24



New Zealand vs South Africa [Source: AFP]New Zealand vs South Africa [Source: AFP]

New Zealand will face South Africa in the 24th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The NZ vs SA game will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, 14 February.

New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, are in strong form. They won their first match against Afghanistan by 5 wickets and then defeated UAE by 10 wickets. With key players like Tim Seifert, who is in excellent form, along with Glenn Phillips and Lockie Ferguson, the team looks confident.

Meanwhile, South Africa are also performing well. They are currently placed second in Group D with two wins. In their previous match against Afghanistan, they scored 187 for 6 in 20 overs. Although the game was tied, South Africa eventually won in a thrilling second Super Over. 

Notably, Ryan Rickelton has been their top scorer with 94 runs, while Lungi Ngidi leads their bowling attack with 7 wickets. Now, let’s look at the NZ vs SA head-to-head records.

NZ vs SA Head to Head Records (Overall)

Statistic
Details
Matches Played141
NZ Wins
41
SA Wins
79
Draw16
No Result5

NZ vs SA Head to Head Records in T20Is

Statistic
Details
Matches Played18
NZ Wins
7
SA Wins
11
Tied0
No Result0

NZ vs SA Highest Team Total In T20Is

The highest team total recorded in a T20I between New Zealand and South Africa is 185 runs, achieved by South Africa. This score was posted during the only T20I at Auckland on February 17, 2017, as part of the South Africa tour of New Zealand.

NZ vs SA Lowest Team Total in T20Is

The lowest team total in T20Is between these two sides is 86 runs, scored by the New Zealand. This occurred during the 18th Match, Group 1 at Chattogram on March 24, 2014, in a match between South Africa and New Zealand.

NZ vs SA Highest Individual Score in T20Is

The highest individual score in NZ vs SA T20Is belongs to Richard Levi, who smashed an unbeaten 117* for South Africa.

NZ vs SA Best Bowling Figures in T20Is

The best bowling figures in NZ vs SA T20Is were recorded by Imran Tahir, who delivered a remarkable spell of 5/24.

Most Runs In NZ vs SA T20Is

Martin Guptill holds the record for the most runs in NZ vs SA T20Is. The New Zealand opener accumulated 424 runs in 10 innings, making him the leading run-scorer.

Most Wickets in NZ vs SA T20Is

Morne Morkel leads the wicket charts in NZ vs SA T20Is. The South African pacer claimed 10 wickets in 9 innings, the highest by any bowler in this contest.

Top Run Scorer of the last NZ vs SA T20Is

In the most recent NZ vs SA T20I series (Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025), Tim Seifert finished as the top run-scorer. He amassed 196 runs in 5 innings, playing a key role for NZ in the tournament.

Top Wicket Taker of the last NZ vs SA T20Is

During the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series, 2025, Matt Henry emerged as the leading wicket-taker in NZ vs SA matches. He picked up 10 wickets in 4 innings.

New Zealand vs South Africa T20I Form (Last 5 Match)

Teams
Form
NZW, W, W, L, W
SAW, W, L, L, W

Conclusion

Overall, New Zealand and South Africa have played 18 T20I matches against each other. South Africa have the upper hand with 11 wins. Both teams have won their last two matches in this World Cup. However, it is important to note that New Zealand had lost a five-match T20I series before this tournament. Therefore, they will be eager to continue their winning momentum.