South Africa vs New Zealand - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2007
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Kingsmead
Durban, South Africa
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Sep 2007). 7 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSG vs JSK 30 Dec 2025 | 86/10 (17.1) | 88/4 (12.2) | 174 |
| DSG vs PC 07 Jan 2026 | 201/3 (20) | 186/10 (19.4) | 387 |
| DSG vs SEC 09 Jan 2026 | - | - | - |
| DSG vs PR 17 Jan 2026 | 189/7 (20) | 131/9 (20) | 320 |
| SEC vs PC 21 Jan 2026 | 170/7 (20) | 172/3 (18.3) | 342 |
SA at Kingsmead
Top Scorer
David Miller
121 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Gerald Coetzee
6 wkts
NZ at Kingsmead
Top Scorer
Craig McMillan
105 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mark Gillespie
6 wkts
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South Africa
Playing XI in this match
New Zealand
Playing XI in this match
New Zealand · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Vincent | b Johan van der Wath | 32 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 110.34 |
| Brendon McCullum (wk) | c Mark Boucher b Morne Morkel | 38 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 146.15 |
| Ross Taylor | c Mark Boucher b Morne Morkel | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Scott Styris | c AB de Villiers b Albie Morkel | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Craig McMillan | not out | 48* | 25 | 2 | 4 | 192 |
| Jacob Oram | b Morne Morkel | 15 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Nathan McCullum | run out (Johan van der Wath) | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Daniel Vettori (c) | c Albie Morkel b Johan van der Wath | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Shane Bond | c Mark Boucher b Morne Morkel | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Gillespie | not out | 3* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun Pollock | 4 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 10.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Andre Nel | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Morne Morkel | 4 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 4.25 | 0 | 1 |
| Johan van der Wath | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 | 3 | 0 |
| Albie Morkel | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Vernon Philander | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graeme Smith (c) | c Brendon McCullum b Shane Bond | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Herschelle Gibbs | c Jeetan Patel b Chris Martin | 19 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 100 |
| AB de Villiers | c Brendon McCullum b Mark Gillespie | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Justin Kemp | not out | 89* | 56 | 6 | 6 | 158.93 |
| Mark Boucher (wk) | c Brendon McCullum b Mark Gillespie | 23 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Shaun Pollock | not out | 16* | 11 | 0 | 1 | 145.45 |
New Zealand · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Bond | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 4 | 0 |
| Mark Gillespie | 3.1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 3.55 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Martin | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Oram | 4 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 12.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Daniel Vettori (c) | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Morne Morkel
SA
|
150.3 |
| 2 |
Mark Gillespie
NZ
|
102.3 |
| 3 |
Justin Kemp
SA
|
100.0 |
| 4 |
Craig McMillan
NZ
|
78.4 |
| 5 |
Brendon McCullum
NZ
|
56.0 |
| 6 |
Johan van der Wath
SA
|
44.4 |
| 7 |
Shaun Pollock
SA
|
37.6 |
| 8 |
Lou Vincent
NZ
|
34.7 |
| 9 |
Shane Bond
NZ
|
33.9 |
| 10 |
Chris Martin
NZ
|
26.3 |
| 11 |
Jacob Oram
NZ
|
25.4 |
| 12 |
Mark Boucher
SA
|
23.4 |
| 13 |
Herschelle Gibbs
SA
|
20.8 |
| 14 |
Albie Morkel
SA
|
19.2 |
| 15 |
Daniel Vettori
NZ
|
13.3 |
| 16 |
Andre Nel
SA
|
12.8 |
| 17 |
Scott Styris
NZ
|
7.1 |
| 18 |
Vernon Philander
SA
|
2.6 |
| 19 |
Graeme Smith
SA
|
1.5 |
| 20 |
AB de Villiers
SA
|
0.8 |
| 21 |
Nathan McCullum
NZ
|
0.7 |
| 22 |
Ross Taylor
NZ
|
0.6 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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South Africa vs New Zealand: who played
South Africa won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) in T20 World Cup 2007 at Kingsmead on 19 September 2007. Justin Kemp top-scored with 89 off 56 balls and Morne Morkel took 4/17.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in South Africa vs New Zealand?
South Africa XI: Graeme Smith (c), Herschelle Gibbs, AB de Villiers, Justin Kemp, Mark Boucher (wk), Shaun Pollock, Vernon Philander, Albie Morkel, Johan van der Wath, Morne Morkel, Andre Nel. New Zealand XI: Lou Vincent, Brendon McCullum (wk), Ross Taylor, Scott Styris, Craig McMillan, Jacob Oram, Nathan McCullum, Daniel Vettori (c), Shane Bond, Mark Gillespie, Chris Martin.
Who won South Africa vs New Zealand?
South Africa won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining).
When and where was South Africa vs New Zealand played?
South Africa vs New Zealand was played at Kingsmead, Durban on Wednesday 19 September 2007, in T20 World Cup 2007.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs New Zealand?
South Africa scored 158/4 in 19.1 overs. New Zealand scored 153/8 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in South Africa vs New Zealand?
Morne Morkel was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 150/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in South Africa vs New Zealand?
Justin Kemp top-scored with 89 off 56 balls.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs New Zealand?
Morne Morkel took 4/17 in 4 overs.