14 Feb, 19:45 (IST)

New Zealand, despite a solid run-rate, have stuttered its way, losing as many as four wickets for 31 runs. Marco Jansen claimed the top-three wickets, while Keshav maharaj in his first over, managed to dismiss the in-form Glenn Phillips. Mark Chapman and Daryl Mitchell will need to do the rebuilding work for Kiwis. 

14 Feb, 19:36 (IST)

OUT! Marco Jansen continues his march and gets his third wicket. Finn Allen, who looked in dangerous touch, falls for a 17-ball 31. A slower ball that gets the wicket of Allen, who fell for the loopy delivery, and went for the drive. 

14 Feb, 19:29 (IST)

OUT! Second wicket for Marco Jansen in as many overs. Rachin Ravindra looked good in his 8-ball stay, scoring 13, but perished playing the expansive drive, resuling in a thick outside edge to David Miller at short third. 

14 Feb, 19:19 (IST)

OUT! Marco Jansen takes his first wicket in his first over, and draws first blood for South Africa. Extra bounce from Jansen sees Tim Seifert walk back to the pavilion.  Seifert went for the cut short, but extra bounce saw the ball take the top-edge into the keeper.

14 Feb, 19:05 (IST)

For New Zealand, Finn Allen and Tim Seifert will look to provide the Black Caps a brisk start and build a platform for the power hitters to launch in the middle and death overs. Interestingly, NZ are yet to win a T20 World Cup tie against SA, having lost all four previous encounters. 

14 Feb, 18:39 (IST)

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

14 Feb, 18:38 (IST)

South Africa XI: Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi

14 Feb, 18:34 (IST)

TOSS! South Africa win toss, and captain Aiden Markram opts to field against New Zealand at Eden Gardens. 

14 Feb, 18:21 (IST)

Hello and welcome to LatestLY's coverage of the NZ vs SA  T20 World Cup 2026 match, where both sides enter the contest with two wins each, making this crucial for the group standings.

New Zealand National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Live Score Updates: New Zealand and South Africa face a decisive T20 World Cup 2026 Group D encounter on 14 February 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium. You can find New Zealand National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team match scorecard here. Both sides enter the match with a perfect record of two wins from two, making this fixture a virtual play-off for the top spot in the group.  India vs Pakistan Prediction: Who Will Win IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 Match?.

New Zealand have been forced into a late squad adjustment after all-rounder Michael Bracewell was ruled out of the tournament with a calf injury. Cole McConchie has been approved as his replacement, though the Kiwis are expected to stick with their winning formula. The opening pair of Finn Allen and Tim Seifert has been the tournament's most explosive, recently sharing a 175-run stand against the UAE. New Zealand vs South Africa Live Streaming and Free Telecast, T20 World Cup 2026 Match 24.

South Africa, meanwhile, are sweating over the fitness of veteran David Miller (groin), though he remains in the squad. Having played their last two matches in Ahmedabad, the Proteas hold a significant home advantage regarding pitch familiarity. Skipper Aiden Markram will look to his pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada and the inform Ryan Rickelton to disrupt the Black Caps' rhythm. Colombo Weather and Rain Forecast for India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 Match.

New Zealand vs South Africa Squads

New Zealand National Cricket Team : Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen,Cole McConchie, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi

South Africa National Cricket Team:Aiden Markram (c), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs