New Zealand will be up against South Africa in the 24th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. This game will likely decide who finishes at the top of Group D. The Black Caps' opening batters, Finn Allen and Tim Seifert, recently set a world record for the highest opening partnership in this tournament. On the other hand, the Proteas are coming off an exciting win. Their last match against Afghanistan was so close that it required two Super Overs to decide the winner.
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NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, 24th Match

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is known for being a batting paradise, and both teams will unleash their power batting. New Zealander Tim Seifert and South African Aiden Markram are top picks for the NZ vs SA Dream11 team prediction as they have looked in great form recently.
New Zealand vs South Africa Match Details

| Series | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | New Zealand vs South Africa, 24th Match |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| City | Ahmedabad |
| Match Start Time | 7:00 PM IST, 14th February 2026 |
| Scorecard | New Zealand vs South Africa Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
NZ vs SA Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert | New Zealand | 89* Runs |
| Finn Allen | New Zealand | 84* Runs |
| Ryan Rickelton | South Africa | 61 Runs |
| Lungi Ngidi | South Africa | 3 Wickets |
NZ vs SA Toss Prediction
The Narendra Modi Stadium is known for high scores common under lights. The average first-inning score is 171. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner or South African captain Aiden Markram will likely win the toss and bat first in the NZ vs SA Dream11 prediction today match.
Record of Chasing Teams at Narendra Modi Stadium
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Below average | 30% |
NZ vs SA Playing 11 (Probable)
| New Zealand Playing XI | South Africa Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Santner (C) | Aiden Markram (C) |
| Tim Seifert (WK) | Quinton de Kock (WK) |
| Finn Allen | Ryan Rickelton |
| Rachin Ravindra | Dewald Brevis |
| Glenn Phillips | David Miller |
| Mark Chapman | Tristan Stubbs |
| Daryl Mitchell | Marco Jansen |
| James Neesham | George Linde |
| Matt Henry | Kagiso Rabada |
| Lockie Ferguson | Keshav Maharaj |
| Jacob Duffy | Lungi Ngidi |
NZ vs SA Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Highest Run Scorers | Tim Seifert and Ryan Rickelton |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Lungi Ngidi and Matt Henry |
NZ vs SA Captain and Vice Captain Choices

| Captain | Tim Seifert and Aiden Markram |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Finn Allen and Quinton de Kock |
Top Picks for NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Rachin Ravindra | New Zealand | All-rounder |
| Heinrich Klaasen | South Africa | Wicket-keeper/Batter |
Budget Picks for NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Tristan Stubbs | South Africa | Batsman |
| Mark Chapman | New Zealand | All-rounder |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keepers: Q de Kock, F Allen, R Rickelton, T Seifert(VC)
Batters: D Miller
All-rounders: A Markram(C), M Jansen, G Phillips, M Santner
Bowlers: M Henry, L Ngidi

Best Dream11 Team Today
Keepers: Q de Kock(C), F Allen, R Rickelton, T Seifert(VC)
Batters: D Miller
All-rounders: A Markram, G Phillips
Bowlers: M Henry, L Ngidi, K Rabada, L Ferguson

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for NZ vs SA match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today (24th Match) ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Jacob Duffy | 8.0 |
| George Linde | 7.5 |
NZ vs SA Weather & Pitch Report at Narendra Modi Stadium
| Temperature | 33.0°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Sunny |
| Pitch Behaviour | Batting Friendly |
| Best Suited To | Power Hitters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 171 runs |
NZ vs SA H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| South Africa (SA) | 11 |
| New Zealand (NZ) | 7 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis
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