In a significant development at the T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa secured a decisive seven-wicket victory over New Zealand, bringing them to the brink of the Super Eights stage. The match, held in Ahmedabad, saw South Africa restrict New Zealand to 175-7, thanks to Marco Jansen's career-best figures of 4-40. This performance was pivotal in limiting New Zealand's aggressive start, where they initially reached 33-0 within four overs. Jansen's efforts were complemented by Keshav Maharaj, who took 1-24, further tightening the screws on New Zealand's batting lineup (TechJuice, Business Recorder, Cricbuzz).