NZ vs SA Prediction Match 24- Who Will Win Today? ICC T20 World Cup 2026

NZ vs SA Prediction Match 24. [Source - @icc/x]

New Zealand and South Africa will take on each other in the high-octane Match 24 of the T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday, February 14 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The encounter will get underway at 7:00 PM IST, marking a high-profile evening clash in Group D.

Both New Zealand and South Africa sit comfortably at the top of Group D, having won their opening two matches. New Zealand secured a convincing win over the UAE in their previous outing, while South Africa won an all-time great T20I against Afghanistan. With momentum on their side, both teams will aim to make it three wins in a row, sealing a Super 8 spot.

NZ vs SA current form (last 5 matches)

NZ vs SA: Key player battles

Tim Seifert vs Lungi Ngidi

The powerplay clash between New Zealand opener Tim Seifert and South Africa’s pacer Lungi Ngidi is set to be crucial. Ngidi has been the leading wicket-taker in the powerplay this T20 World Cup with five scalps, striking once every over. Seifert has struggled against him in the past, scoring at a strike rate of just 105.6 and dismissed once in two innings.

Dewald Brevis vs Mitchell Santner

The middle-overs battle between South Africa’s Dewald Brevis and New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner could prove decisive. Santner has been highly economical, conceding just 5.71 runs per over between 7-16 overs, though Brevis, who is having a quiet tournament so far, has previously attacked him successfully, striking at 180 against him in T20 cricket.

Quinton de Kock vs Lockie Ferguson

The opening battle between South Africa’s Quinton de Kock and New Zealand’s Lockie Ferguson promises fireworks. De Kock has been in brilliant form, lately and has historically handled Ferguson well, though the Kiwi pacer dismissed him twice in their last two T20 encounters, making this clash key for this T20 World Cup 2026 encounter.

NZ vs SA Top Performers

(Considering players from the current squad)

Most runs for NZ vs SA

Tim Seifert (118), Devon Conway (75)

Most wickets for NZ vs SA

Jacob Duffy (6), Matt Henry (5)

Most runs for SA vs NZ

David Miller (98), Dewald Brevis (79)

Most wickets for SA vs NZ

Kagiso Rabada (5), Lungi Ngidi (3)

New Zealand vs South Africa Toss Prediction

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has offered a beautiful batting surface in this T20 World Cup. Batting first has generally worked well, with teams posting big totals historically and putting pressure on the chasing side. Captains winning the toss are likely to bat first and set a challenging target, getting the most of the good surface by batting first. 

New Zealand vs South Africa 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay: 58/1

Final score: 196/6

New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay: 58/2

Final score: 188/10

NZ vs South Africa top players prediction

NZ's top players

Probable best batters

Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen

Probable best bowlers

Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry

South Africa’s top players

Probable best batters

Quinton de Kock, Tristan Stubbs

Probable best bowlers

Lungi Ngidi, Corbin Bosch

Who will hit the most sixes in the New Zealand vs South Africa Match 24?

Tristan Stubbs

Who will hit the most fours in the New Zealand vs South Africa Match 24?

Quinton de Kock

SA vs NZ Match Winner Prediction: Who Will Win Match 24?

Both South Africa and New Zealand head into Match 24 unbeaten, making them the heavyweights of Group D. New Zealand impressed with a convincing win over the UAE, but South Africa’s two games, including a thrilling double-super over victory against Afghanistan, have tested their mettle.

Having played both the games in Ahmedabad, South Africa might just hold the edge over New Zealand in this fixture. Their combination of experienced campaigners and momentum from previous wins gives them a slight favorite tag, though New Zealand’s consistency cannot be ignored at the same place.