SA Vs NZ Head To Head Records- Semifinal (PC- AFP.com)
South Africa and New Zealand will be at loggerheads in a semifinal clash of an ICC event, with the tournament played in two countries divided by an ocean! Am I the only one getting the 2015 vibes? Scrap that. The Proteas and the Blackcaps will be playing in Semifinal 1 at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday (March 4).
The Aiden Markram-led South Africa have been the only unbeaten team in this T20 World Cup 2026. They are coming in with big wins over the West Indies, India and Zimbabwe in the Super 8s. Whereas the Kiwis are coming in this semifinal after being defeated by England in their previous game.
South Africa vs New Zealand Preview, Semifinal 1
The Aiden Markram-led team isn't playing like any South African side from the past. They are unbeaten; they are untinkered, and they are inevitable. Played seven and won all of those matches - it has been South Africa's journey in the T20 World Cup 2026.
Touted as one of the favourites, South Africa won their biggest match of the tournament when they thrashed India in a Super 8 match. Their batting is in explosive form, while the bowling in complimenting them like anything.
On the other hand, New Zealand are one of the best tactically blessed sides going around. Despite some shortcomings in the middle order, the Kiwis reached the semifinal after edging out Pakistan in the Super 8s.
However, New Zealand's fortunes can turnaround coming back to India, after playing their previous leg on the challenging Sri Lankan pitches.
Interestingly, these two powerhouses have met each other once in this edition, where the Proteas chased down a target of 176 runs in just 17.1 overs, with Aiden Markram (86* off 44) and Marco Jansen (four for 40) starring the show.
As both teams prepare for the showdown, here's a comprehensive detail of SA Vs NZ head-to-head record ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal.
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SA vs NZ Head-to-Head Records (Overall)
| Criteria | New Zealand | South Africa |
| Matches Played | 142 | 142 |
| Matches Won | 41 | 80 |
| Matches Lost | 80 | 41 |
| NR/Tied/Draw | 5/0/16 | 5/0/16 |
SA vs NZ Head-to-Head Records In T20Is
| Criteria | New Zealand | South Africa |
| Matches Played | 19 | 19 |
| Matches Won | 7 | 12 |
| Matches Lost | 12 | 7 |
| NR/Tied | 0/0 | 0/0 |
South Africa vs New Zealand Highest Team Total In T20Is
South Africa scored 245/6 against New Zealand in only T20I in 2017 (on February 17) in Auckland, which is the highest total in the history of South Africa vs New Zealand T20Is.
South Africa vs New Zealand Lowest Team Total in T20Is
New Zealand have posted the lowest score in the T20Is between SA vs NZ. The Kiwis were bowled out for 86 runs back on December 12, 2012, in Durban.
South Africa vs New Zealand Highest Individual Score in T20Is
Richard Levi scored his career-best of 117 not out against the BlackCaps back in February 19, 2012 in Durban. It is the highest individual score in SA vs NZ T20Is.
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South Africa vs New Zealand Best Bowling Figures in T20Is
The South African wizard, Imran Tahir, holds the record for best bowling figures in SA vs NZ T20Is for his five for 24 runs (in 3.5 overs). Interestingly, the leggie is the only bowler (till date) with a five-wicket haul in SA vs NZ T20Is.
Most Runs in South Africa vs New Zealand T20Is
Martin Guptill has scored the most runs in South Africa vs New Zealand T20Is, with 424 runs in 10 innings.
Most Wickets in South Africa vs New Zealand T20Is
Morne Morkel, with 10 wickets (in 9 innings), holds the record for most wickets in Most Wickets in South Africa vs New Zealand T20Is.
Top Run Scorer of the last South Africa vs New Zealand T20I Series
The last series involving South Africa and New Zealand in T20Is was the Tri-Series in Zimbabwe, where Tim Seifert topped the charts for run-getter with 196 runs in five innings.
Top Wicket Taker of the last South Africa vs New Zealand T20I Series
In that very Tri-Series in Zimbabwe, New Zealand's Matt Henry took the most number of wickets with 10 scalps off four innings.
SA vs NZ T20I Form (Last 5 T20Is)
| Teams | Recent Form |
| New Zealand | L, W, W, L, W |
| South Africa | W, W, W, W, W |
Conclusion
Statistically, South Africa hold the upper hand in T20Is over New Zealand as they enjoy a lead of 12-7 in the shortest format. Interestingly, the Kiwis have never won a T20 World Cup match against the Proteas. However, the Blackcaps love playing in India, which would make the upcoming match a neck-to-neck battle.
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