Continuing with their unbeaten run since losing the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final in 2024, South Africa are set to face New Zealand in the first semi-final of this edition on Wednesday.
After topping Group D, in the quest for their second straight appearance in the final, Proteas won all their Super 8 games against India, West Indies and Zimbabwe.
Meanwhile, 2021 runners-up, New Zealand, edged Pakistan with a better net run rate to make the last-four, all but thanks to their 61-run victory over co-hosts Sri Lanka and results elsewhere.
After their opening Super 8 against Pakistan was washed away, the Black Caps will be looking to pull themselves together following a four-wicket loss to England.
In this article, The Sporting News takes you through all the details related to how and where to watch the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final 1 match between South Africa and New Zealand.
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South Africa vs. New Zealand live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch the South Africa vs. New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final 1 game in India:
- TV channel: Star Sports Network channels
- Live stream: JioHotstar app and website
T20 World Cup 2026 matches are available for live TV broadcast across Star Sports Network channels in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the JioHotstar app and website.
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What time does South Africa vs. New Zealand matches kick off?
The T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final 1 match between South Africa and New Zealand will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India.
The match will start at 7:00 p.m. IST (7:00 p.m. local time and 1:30 p.m. GMT) on Wednesday, March 4.
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South Africa vs. New Zealand lineups, team news
Rested for the final Super 8 match against Zimbabwe, South Africa trio Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj are all likely to return to the XI.
While Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton continue at the top order, Jansen and Rabada strengthen the pace attack, with Maharaj in charge of spin.
South Africa predicted XI: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi.
NZ fast bowler Matt Henry returned home after the England game for the birth of his child. So unless he returns on the eve of the match, his place in the XI could be taken by Jacob Duffy.
Finn Allen provides explosive starts, with Glenn Phillips among the hard-hitters in the middle overs, where captain and all-rounder Mitchell Santner contributes with his left-arm orthodox spin as well.
Meanwhile, Rachin Ravindra has picked up seven wickets in two games.
New Zealand predicted XI: Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry/Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson.
South Africa vs. New Zealand Odds
South Africa are the favourites to win this T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final 1 match at 1.58 on Dafabet, while New Zealand are positioned as the underdogs at 2.40.
* Odds are correct at time of publish but subject to change
