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T20 WC: 'Important that we got on the right side of the toss', says South Africa's Markram after NZ

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Toss Key to Win, Bowlers Set It Up: Markram After South Africa Beat New Zealand

By IANS News February 15, 2026 • 08:09 AM View: 682

South Africa captain Aiden Markram highlighted the important role winning the toss played in his team's rousing seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in a crucial Group D match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, as the conditions had eased out a lot when they batted in the second innings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

While giving credit to winning the toss and eased conditions, Markram also hailed his bowlers, especially left-arm pacer Marco Jansen, who claimed a career-best 4-40 in four overs, as they restricted New Zealand to 175/7 in 20 overs after Markram won the toss and elected to bowl first.