Get the best NZ vs SA match 24 preview, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and data for the 24th encounter of the T20 World Cup 2026. Expert examination and more with New Zealand vs South Africa.
NZ vs SA Preview Match 24 Dream11 Prediction
Ahmedabad’s gigantic Motera Stadium gets ready for a massive showdown today! New Zealand lock horns with South Africa in Match 24 on Saturday, February 14. Here’s the kicker – Kiwis have absolutely bossed this matchup lately. Four wins from their last five T20Is against the Proteas tells you everything.
Santner’s boys are on fire right now in the T20 World Cup 2026 honestly. Beat Afghanistan first, then absolutely demolished the UAE while chasing comfortably.
Win tonight and they’re through to Super Eights already – that’s serious momentum. South Africa is still recovering from that crazy double super-over heart attack against Afghanistan. Tonight’s NZ vs SA decides who controls their playoff destiny completely.
Pitch Report and Weather Update
Motera has witnessed ten T20Is with chasing teams winning seven games. The pitch report shows that surface cracks help batting dramatically later. Ball carries beautifully off the deck once conditions improve.
Flat pitches here regularly produce massive run-fests throughout the T20 World Cup 2026. Another high-scoring thriller awaits teams today based on history. Weather looks perfect with zero rain chances expected.
New Zealand vs South Africa Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 18
New Zealand: 7
South Africa: 11
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
New Zealand (NZ) Playing XI
Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Zak Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy
South Africa (SA) Playing XI
Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, George Linde
NZ vs SA Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert, Quinton de Kock (vc), Ryan Rickelton
Batsmen: Finn Allen (c), Glenn Phillips, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs
All-rounders: Rachin Ravindra, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
Captain Choices for the Dream11 Prediction
- Finn Allen is the top Dream11 pick for today.
- Quinton de Kock is an ideal captain choices for Fantasy Cricket Tips.
New Zealand vs South Africa Preview: Players to Avoid
- Devon Conway will be missing the Playing XI.
- Ish Sodhi might not feature in this battle.
This NZ vs SA match prediction report suggests an exciting contest for the T20 World Cup 2026. Today’s fantasy Cricket Tips suggest that the toss and pitch will favour the chasing side. Captain choices should be from in-form players. Win probability suggests NZ have 50% chances to win and 50% for SA.
