New Delhi, March 3: The first semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2026 will see South Africa clash with New Zealand on March 4. This exciting match is set to take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. South Africa is the only team in this tournament that remains undefeated in the World Cup. Historically, South Africa has had the upper hand against New Zealand in the T20 format.
In their 19 encounters in T20 cricket, South Africa has emerged victorious in 12 matches, while New Zealand has won only 7. South Africa’s performance in the T20 World Cup 2026 has been outstanding, winning every match they have played so far. Under the captaincy of Aiden Markram, South Africa secured their semifinal spot by defeating India, West Indies, and Zimbabwe in the Super-8 round.
Aiden Markram has been in exceptional form with the bat, scoring 268 runs at a strike rate of 175 across 7 matches. Ryan Rickelton has also been a key contributor, amassing 228 runs at a strike rate of 171 in the same number of matches. Quinton de Kock has provided solid starts during the powerplay. In bowling, Lungi Ngidi has been South Africa’s leading wicket-taker in this World Cup, claiming 12 wickets in 6 matches, while Corbin Bosch has taken 11 wickets.
On the other hand, New Zealand has also shown impressive form. Tim Seifert has scored 216 runs at a strike rate of 157 in 6 matches. Rachin Ravindra has been contributing consistently with both bat and ball. Glenn Phillips has effectively stabilized New Zealand’s innings during challenging moments. Their bowling attack, featuring Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, and Lockie Ferguson, has also performed admirably.
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