The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has reached its last-four stage, and runners-up South Africa are set to take on New Zealand in the first semifinal on March 4, 2026, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
The Proteas head into the semifinal as the only unbeaten team in the tournament so far, having won all their group-stage and Super 8 matches. The Aiden Markram-led side finished at the top of Group 1 with a flawless 3-0 record, highlighted by a commanding 76-run win over India and a dominant nine-wicket victory against the West Indies.
South Africa’s impressive run includes seven consecutive wins. Captain Aiden Markram has been in superb form, scoring 268 runs overall, including three half-centuries. With the ball, Lungi Ngidi has led the charge, emerging as the team’s top wicket-taker with 12 scalps.
So many exciting matchups in the first semi-final of the #T20WorldCup as South Africa take on New Zealand in Kolkata 🤔
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— ICC (@ICC) March 4, 2026
New Zealand, on the other hand, had a more turbulent journey to the semifinals. They sealed their spot in the last four by edging out Pakistan on Net Run Rate after a mixed Super 8 campaign.
The Kiwis finished second in Group D with three wins and one loss, registering victories over Afghanistan, UAE, and Canada. However, they suffered a seven-wicket defeat to the unbeaten Proteas earlier in the tournament.
In the Super 8 stage, placed in Group 2, the Mitchell Santner-led side endured a somewhat inconsistent run, collecting three points from one win, one loss, and one rain-abandoned match. A heavy 61-run defeat to Sri Lanka put them under serious pressure, but a crucial four-wicket win over England helped steady their campaign and keep their semifinal hopes alive.
For New Zealand, wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert has been their standout performer with the bat, scoring 216 runs, including two fifties. Meanwhile, Rachin Ravindra has been the X-factor with the ball, picking up nine wickets, with best figures of 4/21.
South Africa vs New Zealand Semi-Final: T20 World Cup 2026
| Feature | Details |
| Match | South Africa vs New Zealand, Semi-Final 1 |
| Date | Wednesday, March 4, 2026 |
| Venue | Eden Garden, Kolkata |
| Time (IST) | 7:00 PM IST |
| Time (GMT) | 1:30 PM GMT |
| Time (Local) | 7:00 PM Local |
Where To Watch South Africa vs New Zealand Match Live In India?
Star Sports Network in India will provide the live telecast on its different channels. Those who want to watch the match on their phones or computers can stream it live only on the Jio Hotstar app and website. Commentary will be available in several languages, such as English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
Where To Watch South Africa vs New Zealand Semi-Final Match Live In Australia?
Where To Watch South Africa vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 Live In USA?
In the US, Willow TV still owns cricket coverage. You can stream the SA vs NZ match live on the Willow by Cricbuzz app, or catch it through Sling TV if you have a Binge plan.
Where To Watch South Africa vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Semi-Final Live In UK?
For viewers in the United Kingdom and Ireland, Sky Sports is the official broadcaster. The match will be available on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event, with streaming accessible via the Sky Go app and NOW Sports.
Where To Watch South Africa vs New Zealand Semi-final match Live In New Zealand?
Over in New Zealand, fans can watch the game live on Sky Sport NZ.
Where To Watch South Africa vs New Zealand Match Live In Pakistan?
Live broadcasts of the match in Pakistan will be available on PTV Sports and A Sports channels. Viewers of digital platforms can watch the game live through Tamasha, Tapmad, and ARY ZAP. Additionally, the ICC has announced a special Urdu commentary service for this game as well.
