ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Match 24: NZ vs SA, weather report, stadium stats and predicted playing XIs

New Zealand will meet South Africa in Match 24 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on February 14 at the massive Narendra Modi Stadium. This Group D clash is expected to be one of the key games of the round, with both teams aiming to secure a place in the Super Eights.

New Zealand have been playing in great fashion so far in the tournament. They began with a very strong victory and then followed it up with another very confident display, which was well-balanced in terms of batting and bowling. A win here would almost confirm their qualification to the next stage. South Africa, meanwhile, are coming off a thrilling victory in their previous match. The Proteas will look to stay calm and produce a solid performance without letting the contest go down to the wire again.

NZ vs SA: Weather Report

The evening game in Ahmedabad is likely to be played in pleasant weather. The sky is expected to stay clear with no rain. Temperatures are likely to range between 27°C and 32°C, providing good conditions for a full game of cricket.

NZ vs SA: Narendra Modi Stadium Stats (T20Is)

Matches played: 9
Average first-innings score: 190
Average second-innings score: 158
Teams winning batting first: 67%
Teams winning bowling first: 33%
Highest total: 234/4
Lowest total: 66/10
Highest chase: 166/3
Lowest total defended: 185/8

NZ vs SA: Predicted Playing XIs

New Zealand (NZ):

Mitchell Santner (c), Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert (wk), Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Finn Allen

South Africa (SA):

Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi