When India was just backlashed for security concerns from Bangladesh, nights after that, New Zealand players were seen taking a normal auto in Ahmedabad. Several videos of the New Zealand cricketers went viral where they were seen chilling on the roads of Ahmedabad, using public transport. In Ahmedabad, the New Zealand team is currently residing at the ITC Narmada fixture. On the 14th, that is today, New Zealand will be facing South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Before that, on February 12, Daryl Mitchell, the Kiwi middle-order aggressor, was seen taking an auto ride with his wife, Amy Mitchell. Multiple players were spotted taking local commutes. They had a fun weekend at the K's Chacoal Cafe on the Sindhu Bhawan Road. Players like Mitchell Santner and Glenn Philips, along with Rachin Ravindra, who himself has some roots in India, were seen enjoying their night in Ahmedabad. Watch the video here: New Zealand players enjoying the streets of Ahmedabad.Mitchell Santner, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra and other teammates were spotted enjoying a rickshaw ride without security on the streets. 🇳🇿 pic.twitter.com/ugpZ0ZdBqF — Sonu (@Cricket_live247) February 14, 2026 Earlier, on Friday, they had their practice sessions at the NAMO stadium before their group clash against South Africa. Security issues claimed by Bangladesh on India In early 2026, India–Bangladesh relations faced sharp diplomatic strain over security claims linked to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The Bangladesh Cricket Board refused to send its team to India, citing safety concerns for players and fans. Sports adviser Asif Nazrul argued that if India could not ensure Mustafizur Rahman’s security—after his reported early IPL release—the entire squad was at risk, also claiming Bangladeshi fans would be unsafe in national jerseys. Tensions escalated after India recalled diplomats’ families from Dhaka over rising extremism, which Bangladesh denied. India cited counter-terrorism concerns post-2024 political transition. The ICC rejected Bangladesh’s claims, replacing them with Scotland. India later reduced financial aid in Union Budget 2026. New Zealand vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup head-to-head South Africa holds a clean 4-0 lead against New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup history. Beyond the World Cup, the overall T20 international record also stands for the Protea. They played 18 matches, of which South Africa won 11, with the Kiwis winning 7. Past T20 World Cup Meetings Historically, these encounters have been extremely close, with three of the four matches decided by small margins: 2014: South Africa won by 2 runs in Chattogram. 2010: South Africa won by 13 runs in Bridgetown. 2009: South Africa won by 1 run at Lord's. 2007: South Africa won by 6 wickets in Durban.