SA vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 Semifinal: South Africa faces New Zealand in the first semifinal of the ongoing mega event at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on 4th March, Wednesday. Both teams are aiming to lift their first T20 World Cup title. Everything is at stake in this match.

The Aiden Markram-led side has been one of the best teams in the ongoing mega event so far. They finished as runners-up in the ongoing edition and remained unbeaten in the group stages, defeating teams such as the UAE, Canada, and New Zealand. They also won the thrilling double Super over match against Afghanistan.

They maintained their winning streak during the Super 8s stage, defeating India, the West Indies, and Zimbabwe. These huge wins showed the depth of their batting lineup and the consistency of their bowling attack. The nature of their huge wins against India and the West Indies helped the team management rest their bowlers, including Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, and Keshav Maharaj, for their last Super 8s match against Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe's skipper Sikandar Raza put up a fight, but his efforts went in vain as South Africa won the match by 5 wickets.

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The Mitchell Santner-led side's journey to the semifinal hasn't been smooth. They haven't been consistent, and that has been the case in all of their ICC campaigns. They finished the group stage in second place after losing to the same opponent in Ahmedabad. They started their Super 8s campaign with a rain-affected match against Pakistan, which only added to the uncertainty.

But they made a brilliant comeback. After suffering a batting collapse against Sri Lanka, they still won by 61 runs. This result, combined with a boost in their NRR, helped them surpass Pakistan to qualify for the semifinals. They achieved this even though they lost to the Harry Brook-led side and were level on points in a three-way tie.

Ahead of the upcoming semifinal, the Kiwis will aim to address their inconsistencies and deliver a strong performance against a formidable South African team, as both sides pursue their first T20 World Cup title.

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Kolkata Weather Forecast

The weather in Kolkata looks ideal for a full match starting at 7:00 p.m. IST. The temperature will range from 24 to 27 degrees Celsius. Humidity will be 65 percent, according to Accuweather.com. The wind gust will blow at 8-10 km/hr.