Overview:
South Africa will take on New Zealand in the first semifinal of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
South Africa will take on New Zealand in the first semifinal of the 2026 T20 World Cup on Wednesday, March 4, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This highly anticipated rematch between two of Group D’s top contenders will determine who moves on to the final.
After their triumph over New Zealand in Ahmedabad, South Africa enter this clash as the stronger team, maintaining an unbeaten streak of seven consecutive victories.
New Zealand, on the other hand, will be looking to pull off an upset with a performance that reflects their consistent and methodical approach. The BlackCaps, however, have not hit their peak in this tournament. Despite a narrow loss to England in the Super 8s, they secured a semifinal berth by surpassing Pakistan on net run rate after a commanding victory over Sri Lanka. South Africa, in contrast, have been dominant, dispatching India, the West Indies, and Zimbabwe with ease.
SA vs NZ, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 – First Semifinal Match Details & Where to Watch
When will the South Africa vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final match be played?
South Africa will take on New Zealand in the first semifinal of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
What time will the SA vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final match start?
The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM local time.
What time is the toss for the SA vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final match?
The toss for the first semifinal will take place at 6:30 PM local time..
Which venue will host the SA vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final match?
The first semifinal will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Where can fans watch the South Africa vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final match?
Fans can watch the South Africa vs New Zealand clash live on the Star Sports Network, with digital streaming available on the JioHotstar app.
SA vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 Squads
South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Quinton de Kock, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Jason Smith, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, George Linde, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Cole McConchie