Ahmedabad
Narendra Modi Stadium
218
45
20
New Zealand
NZ
175/7 (20.0)
South Africa chose to BOWL
South Africa
SA
178/3 (17.1)
South Africa won by 7 wickets (with 17 balls remaining)
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Fantasy Winning Team | T20 World Cup

Published on Feb 14, 2026

NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Fantasy Winning Team | T20 World Cup

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup brings a massive clash as New Zealand locks horns with South Africa at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium. Both teams are coming off strong performances, but the form of Tim Seifert and Lungi Ngidi will be the biggest talking point. With the surface promising a run fest, fantasy users need to stack their teams wisely for this T20 encounter.

Match Details

  • Match: New Zealand vs South Africa
  • Date: 14 Feb 2026
  • Time: 19:00 IST
  • Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

Fans can catch the action on Star Sports Network and stream it live on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.

Fans can check the country wise official live streaming and TV broadcast details for this match. To know where you can watch live streaming in your country, visit this complete guide: ICC Men’s World Cup 2026 Live Streaming Channels – Country wise Guide

Weather Report

The weather in Ahmedabad is expected to be clear and pleasant for cricket. Temperatures will hover around 24°C during match hours. Since this is an evening game, the Dew factor is expected to play a significant role in the second innings, making chasing a preferred option. There is no Rain impact predicted.

Pitch Report & Venue Stats

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is an absolute belter for batting. The average score in the last 5 matches is a massive 218 runs, indicating a high scoring thriller. Pacers have enjoyed more success here, picking up 45 wickets compared to just 20 wickets by spinners. Fantasy users should focus on top order batters and fast bowlers who bowl in the death overs.

Team Form & Head to-Head

New Zealand (NZ)

  • Last 5 matches: W, W, L, W, L
  • New Zealand has been in good touch, winning their last two games convincingly against UAE and Afghanistan.
  • They hold a psychological edge with 3 wins in recent Head to-Head encounters against the Proteas.

South Africa (SA)

  • Last 5 matches: W, W, L, W, W
  • South Africa is in red hot form, having won 4 of their last 5 matches, including a high scoring win against Afghanistan.
  • Their bowling unit has been exceptional, defending totals effectively.

Injury Updates & Player Availability

  • Michael Bracewell and Cole McConchie are marked as UNAVAILABLE for New Zealand.
  • Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira are UNAVAILABLE for South Africa.
  • Tim Seifert and Lungi Ngidi are Fully fit and have been high impact players in the last few games.

Probable Playing XI

New Zealand

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

South Africa

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

Key Players to Watch

  • Tim Seifert: The Kiwi wicketkeeper is in the form of his life, scoring 154 runs in the series with a massive average of 160.0. He is a must have for your fantasy contests.
  • Lungi Ngidi: With 7 wickets in the series, Ngidi is the leading pacer. His ability to pick wickets at the death makes him a top asset.
  • Ryan Rickelton: He has been consistent at the top, scoring 94 runs in the series. On a batting track like Ahmedabad, he can score big.
  • Glenn Phillips: A dynamic all rounder who has contributed 42 runs and picked up a wicket. His fielding is a bonus for fantasy points.
  • Marco Jansen: A dual threat player with 16 runs and 3 wickets in the series. He is crucial with the new ball.

Fantasy Picks

Small League Safe Picks

  • Tim Seifert
  • Quinton de Kock
  • Lungi Ngidi
  • Aiden Markram

Mega League Differential Picks

  • Lockie Ferguson: He has high pace and can exploit the conditions. With only 64% selection, he is a great differential.
  • Tristan Stubbs: A dangerous finisher who can change the game in a few overs. If the top order fails, he becomes a goldmine.
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Match Prediction / Outlook

Considering the Pitch Report and the massive average score of 218, this will be a batter's game. However, South Africa looks slightly more balanced in the bowling department. The team winning the Toss will likely bowl first to utilize the Dew factor. We predict a narrow win for the chasing side.

Disclaimer

This analysis is based on research and current form. Always check Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup NZ vs SA players T20 past performance, current series performance, fantasy points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceFantasy SelectionMatch Performance
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
iDt
#
PTS
Bat
Bowl
Field
Daryl MitchellNZBAT268RHB2385356698830.64136.7627603RM102832.225.89.516.224/32142230.56125050636.92.642.767248016
Mitchell SantnerNZALL265LHB1937428109223.61133.177342SLA2562613.524.817.1920.634/11982499817150758.712.34.14205-230
Rachin RavindraNZBAT133LHB1201321787020.35139.348281SLA82792.720.827.3716.934/1155223.5470103496.145.0685923320
Tristan StubbsSABAT166RHB1474633968033.62142.9212383OB24111.630.98.9420.702/6108248.59735050620.251.021.191912008
Lungi NgidiSABOWL175RHB4025103136.8679.2309RFM1712203.421.728.315.775/39342137.5275071001165.813.984.8714420380
David MillerSABAT557LHB5061691188512035.26138.53561387OB30110.330-332258.5117590100544.7322.3510483608
Quinton de KockSAWK439LHB425311232214031.27139.13901751000-376287174840100268.2311.6510.129524008
Dewald BrevisSABAT135RHB12513324016228.92153.7716443LB24182.121.277.4317.102/1968225.5512900439.542.262.9915353100
Kagiso RabadaSABOWL246LHB94445184410.36107.46064RF2432993.724.338.1417.984/2180255.511102100948.341.32.1618160120
Lockie FergusonNZBOWL206RHB60332983011.03111.61031RF2022413.522.77.7917.495/2154262124031001061.261.492.9712470430
Glenn PhillipsNZALL286RHB26439728111632.36141.3252931OB67321.833.48.7522.903/6168281.5163421100481.288.1710.38215100
Aiden MarkramSAALL226RHB21232575810831.98136.0940707OB108491.932.977.8525.103/2112027214464050177.9411.7710.31117314818
Marco JansenSAALL139RHB882911627119.69138.496149LF1371603.625.778.3218.565/3071285.5171163100776.386.227.57213901350
Keshav MaharajSABOWL213RHB104468144514.03105.44096SLA2031843.627.837.0723.614/1565230.56101501025.980.781.2411480440
Matt HenryNZBOWL186RHB88376384412.5147.34076RFM1792243.522.898.2716.655/1872260.51210350952.571.031.8617251380
Finn AllenNZWK182RHB1798525915130.75176.473980910180-84279.515985050262.639.348.335736500
Mark ChapmanNZBAT222LHB19229421110425.83135.3125521SLA39222.129.637.9622.303/22872295828050522.271.091.333989000
James NeeshamNZALL339LHB2757346709723.11141.4713577RMF2842812.725.079.0416.655/22134211.523000816.220.671.0447639330
Ryan RickeltonSAWK155LHB14812425011331.25145.1929585114143.52401/14110293186940100366.646.638.0676141016
Tim SeifertNZWK316RHB29136741212529.06136.6431017000-2282160320154010017317.638.5216272300
Jacob DuffyNZBOWL168RHB6030237247.9128.8025RFM1621893.425.138.517.795/18492408002501129.230.681.162220-20
Corbin BoschSAALL120RHB76278518117.36113.16289RFM1071063.226.788.3819.134/144815252010819.271.171.5513420380
Completed matches of New Zealand
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
08 Feb - 11:00 AMChennaiAfghanistanAFGNew ZealandNZ182/6 (20.0)183/5 (17.5) New Zealand won by 5 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
10 Feb - 03:00 PMChennaiUnited Arab EmiratesUAENew ZealandNZ173/6 (20.0)175/0 (15.2) New Zealand won by 10 wickets (with 28 balls remaining)
14 Feb - 07:00 PMAhmedabadNew ZealandNZSouth AfricaSA175/7 (20.0)178/3 (17.1) South Africa won by 7 wickets (with 17 balls remaining)
17 Feb - 11:00 AMChennaiCanadaCANNew ZealandNZ173/4 (20.0)176/2 (15.1) New Zealand won by 8 wickets (with 29 balls remaining)
25 Feb - 07:00 PMColomboNew ZealandNZSri LankaSL168/7 (20.0)107/8 (20.0) New Zealand won by 61 runs
27 Feb - 07:00 PMColomboNew ZealandNZEnglandENG159/7 (20.0)161/6 (19.3) England won by 4 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
04 Mar - 07:00 PMKolkataSouth AfricaSANew ZealandNZ169/8 (20.0)173/1 (12.5) New Zealand won by 9 wickets (with 43 balls remaining)
08 Mar - 07:00 PMAhmedabadIndiaINDNew ZealandNZ255/5 (20.0)159/10 (19.0) India won by 96 runs
Completed matches of South Africa
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
09 Feb - 07:00 PMAhmedabadSouth AfricaSACanadaCAN213/4 (20.0)156/8 (20.0) South Africa won by 57 runs
11 Feb - 11:00 AMAhmedabadSouth AfricaSAAfghanistanAFG187/6 (20.0)187/10 (19.4) Match tied (South Africa won the one-over eliminator)
14 Feb - 07:00 PMAhmedabadNew ZealandNZSouth AfricaSA175/7 (20.0)178/3 (17.1) South Africa won by 7 wickets (with 17 balls remaining)
18 Feb - 11:00 AMDelhiUnited Arab EmiratesUAESouth AfricaSA122/6 (20.0)123/4 (13.2) South Africa won by 6 wickets (with 40 balls remaining)
22 Feb - 07:00 PMAhmedabadSouth AfricaSAIndiaIND187/7 (20.0)111/10 (18.5) South Africa won by 76 runs
26 Feb - 03:00 PMAhmedabadWest IndiesWISouth AfricaSA176/8 (20.0)177/1 (16.1) South Africa won by 9 wickets (with 23 balls remaining)
01 Mar - 03:00 PMDelhiZimbabweZIMSouth AfricaSA153/7 (20.0)154/5 (17.5) South Africa won by 5 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
04 Mar - 07:00 PMKolkataSouth AfricaSANew ZealandNZ169/8 (20.0)173/1 (12.5) New Zealand won by 9 wickets (with 43 balls remaining)
Completed matches at Narendra Modi Stadium
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
09 Feb - 07:00 PMSouth AfricaSACanadaCAN213/4 (20.0)156/8 (20.0) South Africa won by 57 runs
11 Feb - 11:00 AMSouth AfricaSAAfghanistanAFG187/6 (20.0)187/10 (19.4) Match tied (South Africa won the one-over eliminator)
14 Feb - 07:00 PMNew ZealandNZSouth AfricaSA175/7 (20.0)178/3 (17.1) South Africa won by 7 wickets (with 17 balls remaining)
18 Feb - 07:00 PMIndiaINDNetherlandsNED193/6 (20.0)176/7 (20.0) India won by 17 runs
22 Feb - 07:00 PMSouth AfricaSAIndiaIND187/7 (20.0)111/10 (18.5) South Africa won by 76 runs
26 Feb - 03:00 PMWest IndiesWISouth AfricaSA176/8 (20.0)177/1 (16.1) South Africa won by 9 wickets (with 23 balls remaining)
08 Mar - 07:00 PMIndiaINDNew ZealandNZ255/5 (20.0)159/10 (19.0) India won by 96 runs
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