South Africa vs New Zealand Info

SA vs NZ 1st Semi-Final Info - Kolkata (04 March 2026)

South Africa
South Africa
169-8 (20.0)
Match Ended
New Zealand beat South Africa by 9 wickets
New Zealand
New Zealandlive blog active
173-1 (12.5)

About South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Semi-Final Match Info

The South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Semi-Final in the ICC MT20 WC, 2026 concluded at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 04 March 2026, delivering an engaging contest between the two sides. New Zealand beat South Africa by 9 wickets, showcasing a strong all-round performance in this 1st Semi-Final clash. After winning the toss, New Zealand, who chose to field, setting the tone for the match. Key contributions came from Marco Jansen and Finn Allen, while bowlers like Rachin Ravindra and Kagiso Rabada played crucial roles in controlling the game. This match info page provides complete details such as playing XI, toss result, venue information, match officials, team squads and overall match summary from the ICC MT20 WC, 2026, helping fans quickly understand how the match unfolded after its conclusion.

Match Details

Match

SA vs NZ, 1st Semi-Final, Eden Gardens, Kolkata, 04 March 2026

Date

Wed 4 March, 19:00:00 IST

Toss

New Zealand, who chose to field

Venue

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Umpires

Richard Illingworth (ENG), Alex Wharf (ENG) and Nitin Menon (IND)

Referee

Javagal Srinath (IND)

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Pitch Type

Dry

Pitch Nature

Batting friendly

Weather

Clear

Temperature

23.79C

Humidity

32%

Wind Speed

2.35 meter/sec

Visibility

10000 meter

Team Form

(Last 5 Matches)
South AfricaSouth Africa
W
W
L
L
W
New ZealandNew Zealand
L
L
L
W
L

South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Semi-Final FAQs

Who won the South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Semi-Final?

New Zealand beat South Africa by 9 wickets

Where was the South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Semi-Final played?

The match was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 04 March 2026.

Which series did the South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Semi-Final belong to?

The match was part of the ICC MT20 WC, 2026.

Who won the toss in South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Semi-Final?

New Zealand, who chose to field.

What was the match format of South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Semi-Final?

The match was played in T20 format.

Who were the key performers in the South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Semi-Final?

Players like Marco Jansen, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra and Kagiso Rabada delivered strong performances.

What details are available on the match info page?

The page includes playing XI, toss result, venue details, squads, match officials, and match summary.

Who were the captains of both teams?

South Africa was led by Keshav Athmanand Maharaj, while New Zealand was captained by Thomas William Maxwell Latham.

Where can I check team squads for South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Semi-Final?

You can find complete team squads and playing XI on the match info page.

Who were the match officials in South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Semi-Final?

The match officials included Richard Illingworth (ENG), Alex Wharf (ENG) and Nitin Menon (IND) and referee Javagal Srinath (IND).

What was the result of South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Semi-Final?

New Zealand beat South Africa by 9 wickets.

Where can I check full details of South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Semi-Final?

Fans can visit the South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Semi-Final info page to see complete match details and summary.