South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final: South Africa and New Zealand clash in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.
The Proteas enter the match as firm favourites following an unbeaten run through the group stages and Super 8. Aiden Markram’s side holds a psychological edge, having already defeated the Black Caps earlier in the tournament and maintaining a perfect 5-0 record against them in T20 World Cup history. While South Africa’s balanced attack and explosive batting look formidable on the true Kolkata surface, Mitchell Santner’s New Zealand side remains a dangerous knockout opponent capable of tactical brilliance. The weather forecast is clear, though heavy evening dew is likely to tempt the toss-winner to bowl first and take advantage of the better batting conditions under lights.