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SA vs NZ Semi Final 1. [Source - AFP]
South Africa and New Zealand are set to face off in the Semi Final 1 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Wednesday, March 4th.
The SA vs NZ mouthwatering clash will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata and is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST.
SA vs NZ Semi Final 1, T20 World Cup 2026
South Africa
South Africa is the only unbeaten side in the tournament so far, dominating each of their group-stage and Super 8 clashes, including a key win over New Zealand earlier in the tournament. Aiden Markram and his men have been clinical across all departments and will now aim to maintain their momentum, pushing for a second consecutive final appearance.
New Zealand
New Zealand's campaign has been a mix of highs and lows, with the team not quite firing on all cylinders. However, they did enough in the Super 8 stage to secure a spot in the semi-finals despite a heartbreaking defeat against England in their last outing. Mitchell Santner will be hoping his side can regroup and give themselves a better shot at reaching the final.
Top Run-Scorers In SA vs NZ T20Is
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
Tim Seifert - 131 runs
Tim Seifert, who has been NZ's best batter in T20 World Cup 2026, tops the South Africa vs New Zealand T20Is run chart with 131 runs, averaging 43.66 at a strike-rate of 129.7.
David Miller - 122 runs
David Miller feature next with 122 runs at 30.5 average and 154.43 strike-rate in 6 appearances in South Africa vs New Zealand T20Is.
Dewald Brevis - 100 runs
Dewald Brevis sits third on the list with 100 runs in 4 innings at 25 average and 156.25 strike-rate against New Zealand.
Top Wicket-Takers In SA vs NZ T20Is
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
Jacob Duffy - 6 wickets
Jacob Duffy leads the wickets chart in SA vs NZ T20Is with 6 wickets at an average of 23.16 and economy rate of 9.26 striking at every 15th ball.
Matt Henry - 5 wickets
Matt Henry, whose availability is uncertain for the Semi Final, is next with 5 wickets in this fixture, averaging 18.2 and economy of 8.8 in this fixture.
Kagiso Rabada - 5 wickets
Kagiso Rabada sits third with 5 wickets in 3 SA vs NZ games at an average of 17.2 and economy rate of 7.16 in this fixture, striking at every 14.4 ball.
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SA vs NZ Key Stats
South Africa key records
- South Africa has won each of the 5 matches played against New Zealand in T20 World Cup history.
- South Africa has lost only one game in the last 16 T20 World Cup matches.
- Lungi Ngidi has been the best bowler in T20 World Cup 2026 - 12 wickets, 13.75 average and 12 strike-rate.
- South Africa has been the most successful bowling side inside the powerplay in T20 World Cup 2026 - 21 wickets, 16 average and 12 SR.
- South Africa has also been the best batting side inside powerplay in this T20 World Cup - 38.60 average and 153.17 strike-rate.
- Aiden Markram has been the most destructive batter inside powerplay in T20 World Cup 2026 - 164 runs, 41 average and 192.94 strike-rate.
- David Miller in T20s at Eden Gardens - 62.2 average and 148.2 strike-rate.
- South Africa has been the best batting side against spin in this T20 World Cup - 39.85 average and 160.34 strike-rate.
New Zealand key records
- New Zealand has won three of their last five T20Is against South Africa.
- New Zealand have won one of the two T20Is they have played so far at Eden Gardens.
- Tim Seifert has been New Zealand's leading run-scorer in T20 World Cup 2026 - 216 runs, 43.20 average and 157.66 SR.
- Finn Allen has been striking at 187.32 inside the powerplay in this T20 World Cup.
- New Zealand have struggled with the new ball taking just 8 wickets at 36.75 average inside the powerplay in T20 World Cup 2026.
- Rachin Ravindra has been New Zealand's leading wicket-taker in this T20 World Cup - 9 wickets, 9.77 average and 6.76 economy.
- New Zealand batters have enjoyed batting against left-arm pacers in this T20 World Cup - 160 runs, 200 strike-rate, 4 dismissals.
SA vs NZ Key Records Which Could Be Broken In Semi Final 1, T20 World Cup 2026
- Ish Sodhi is 3 wickets away from becoming the second highest wicket-taker in T20I history.
- Aiden Markram is 52 runs away from completing his 2000 T20I runs.
- Tristan Stubbs needs 62 runs to complete his 1000 T20I runs.
- Aiden Markram is two boundaries away completing 500 fours in T20s.
- Kagiso Rabada is 2 wickets away from taking 300 T20 wickets.
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