Proteas Dominate Kiwis: South Africa Secures Super 8 Spot with Resounding 7-Wicket Win

• South Africa defeated New Zealand by 7 wickets in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Group D match at Narendra Modi Stadium.
• This victory ensures South Africa's qualification for the Super 8 stage of the tournament.
• New Zealand scored 175/7, with Mark Chapman (48) and Daryl Mitchell (32) contributing, while Marco Jansen took 4 wickets for South Africa.
• Aiden Markram led the chase with an unbeaten 86 runs, guiding South Africa to victory in 17.1 overs.
• This marks New Zealand's first defeat in Group D, significantly impacting their Super 8 qualification chances.