Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen headline South Africa's win over New Zealand in T20 World Cup- Action in images

NZ vs SA, T20 World Cup 2026: Aiden Markram stepped up with the bat as South Africa defeated New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

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Aiden Markram hit an unbeaten 86 off 44 balls to help South Africa chase down the target of 176 with seven wickets in hand and 17 balls to spare against New Zealand in Ahmedabad.  (PTI)

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David Miller hit an unbeaten 24 off 17 balls and he lent the much-needed support to Aiden Markram (AP)

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Aiden Markram displayed some vintage shots as he brought up his fifty off just 19 balls, helping South Africa significant advantage in the chase against New Zealand.  (PTI)

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Lockie Ferguson got the much-needed wicket for New Zealand, dismissing Quinton de Kock (20) and ending the 62-run opening stand.  (AFP)

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South Africa's captain Aiden Markram was at the top of his game, helping the Proteas get off to a swashbuckling start in the chase of 176. 50 came up for South Africa in just three overs.  (AP)

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Apart from Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, and Corbin Bosch also got among the wickets as the trio scalped one each. Their effort helped South Africa to restrict New Zealand to 175/7 in 20 overs.  (PTI)

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Mark Chapman was the leading scorer for the Black Caps, returning with a 48-run knock off 26 balls with the help of six fours and two sixes.  (PTI)

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After losing four wickets up top, Daryl Mitchell and Mark Chapman brought New Zealand's innings back on track by forming a 74-run stand for the fifth wicket. (AFP)

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Marco Jansen was the game-changer for South Africa, returning with figures of 4/40, taking the wickets of Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman.  (PTI)

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Tim Seifert and Finn Allen provided a quickfire start to New Zealand after they put on 33 runs in no time. They were threatening to run away with the game but Marco Jansen cut short the stand.  (AFP)