SA vs NZ Fantasy 11 Prediction | Semi-final 1, Playing XI

SA vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Semi-final 1, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

South Africa is set to face New Zealand in ‌Semi-final 1 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Wednesday, March 4.

Preview

In the Semi-final 1 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa (SA) is set to face New Zealand (NZ). South Africa delivered an impressive performance in their last match, securing a five-wicket victory over Zimbabwe. After restricting Zimbabwe to 153 runs in the first innings, the Proteas comfortably chased down the target in 17.5 overs. Dewald Brevis and Ryan Rickelton played key roles with the bat, scoring 42 and 31 runs, respectively. In the bowling department, Kwena Maphaka and Corbin Bosch were the standout performers, claiming two wickets each.

On the other hand, New Zealand suffered a four-wicket defeat against England in their previous match. Batting first, they posted a competitive total of 159 runs, but England successfully chased it down in the final over. Glenn Phillips and Tim Seifert were the notable contributors with the bat, scoring 39 and 35 runs, respectively. With the ball, Rachin Ravindra impressed with figures of three wickets for 19 runs in his four overs.

Match Information

South Africa vs New Zealand, 1st Semi-Final

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 4 Mar 2026, Wed, 7:00 PM IST, Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Probable PlayingXI

South Africa

Q de Kock (wk), AK Markram (C), RD Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, DA Miller, T Stubbs, M Jansen, C Bosch, K Rabada, KA Maharaj, L Ngidi

Bench : JF Smith, GF Linde, Kwena Maphaka, A Nortje

New Zealand

Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, MS Chapman, DJ Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (C), CE McConchie, James Neesham, MJ Henry, LH Ferguson

Bench : Devon Conway, Ish Sodhi, JA Duffy, KA Jamieson

Injury News- (Will be added when there is an update)

Weather Report- Clear

Win Prediction- New Zealand

Pitch Condition- Average

Avg 1st Inning Score- 165

Pitch Report

The pitch at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, is generally considered a balanced surface. Fast outfield and short boundaries make scoring runs easy here. But fast bowlers also get good bounce and pace. Moreover, spinners can also benefit as the game progresses. In this tournament at this venue, the team batting first won four out of the six games. But in a semi-final game, the team might choose to bowl first. The average first-inning total at this venue is 165 runs.

Captains

Aiden Markram SA | BAT – 9

Aiden Markram has performed well in the recent past. He has scored 371 runs in the last 10 games with a strike rate of 171.

Tim Seifert NZ | WKBAT – 8

Tim Seifert is an excellent top-order batter and has been performing well recently. He scored 295 runs in the last 10 games, including 35 runs in the last game against England.

Top

Ryan Rickelton SA | WK – 8.5

Ryan Rickelton has performed well in the recent past. He has scored 360 runs with a strike rate of 173 in the last 10 games. Rickelton also scored 31 runs in the previous game against Zimbabwe.

Glenn Phillips NZ | WK – 7

Glenn Phillips has performed well in the recent past. He scored 39 runs in the last game against England. Fans will be expecting a brilliant innings from him in this match.

Budget

Rachin Ravindra NZ | BAT – 7

Rachin Ravindra is an excellent all-rounder and has been performing well recently. He took nine wickets in the last 5 games, including three wickets in the previous game against England.

Lungi Ngidi SA | BOWL – 8.5

Lungi Ngidi is a brilliant T20 bowler and is currently performing well. He took 13 wickets in the last 7 games.

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Tristan Stubbs – SA | BAT – 8.5

Daryl Mitchell – NZ | BAT – 8.5

Mega League

Players- 11/11

Team 1- 6 : 5

CreditsLeft- 11/100

WicketKeeper

Ryan Rickelton- 8.5

Tim Seifert- 8

Batter

Dewald Brevis – 8

Finn Allen – 8

Aiden Markram – 9

Glenn Phillips – 7

AllRounder

Marco Jansen – 9

Rachin Ravindra – 7

Mitchell Santner – 7.5

Bowler

Corbin Bosch – 8.5

Lungi Ngidi – 8.5

Head To Head

Players- 11/11

Team 1- 6 : 5

CreditsLeft- 9/100

WicketKeeper

Quinton de Kock – 8.5

Ryan Rickelton – 8.5

Tim Seifert – 8

Batter

Finn Allen – 8

Aiden Markram – 9

Glenn Phillips- 7

AllRounder

Marco Jansen – 9

Rachin Ravindra – 7

Bowler

Kagiso Rabada – 9

Matt Henry – 8.5

Lungi Ngidi – 8.5

FAQs – SA vs NZ 1st Semi-Final, T20 World Cup 2026

1. When will the 1st Semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand take place?
The first semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 between South Africa national cricket team and New Zealand cricket team will be played on March 4, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM IST.

2. Where will the South Africa vs New Zealand semi-final be played?
The match will take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, one of India’s most iconic cricket venues.

3. What is the pitch report for Eden Gardens, Kolkata?
The pitch at Eden Gardens is considered balanced. Batters benefit from the fast outfield and shorter boundaries, while pacers get good bounce and pace. Spinners can also come into play as the match progresses. The average first-innings score at this venue is around 165.

4. Which players are key to watch in the South Africa vs New Zealand semi-final?
Key players to watch include Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, and Kagiso Rabada for South Africa, while Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, and Tim Seifert could play crucial roles for New Zealand.

5. Who is predicted to win the South Africa vs New Zealand semi-final?
Based on recent form and team balance, New Zealand is slightly favored to win this semi-final clash against South Africa.

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