South Africa crush New Zealand by 7 wickets. (Picture Credit: AFP)
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Markram's 86* and Jansen's 4/40 Power South Africa to Dominant Win Over New Zealand

  • Aiden Markram's unbeaten 86 off 44 balls led South Africa to a seven-wicket victory against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup.
  • South Africa chased down the 176-run target in 17.1 overs, securing their third consecutive win and topping Group D.
  • Marco Jansen was the pick of the bowlers, taking 4 wickets for 40 runs, including key dismissals of Tim Seifert, Rachin Ravindra, and Finn Allen.
  • New Zealand posted 175 for seven, with Mark Chapman (48) and Daryl Mitchell (32) building a crucial 74-run partnership.
  • The Proteas are now strong favorites to qualify for the Super 8s, while New Zealand also remains in contention.

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