ICC T20 World Cup 2026 News

Both South Africa and New Zealand have shown consistent excellence in recent ICC Men's events but have often fallen just short of lifting the trophy.

Unlike New Zealand, who have toured multiple venues across India and Sri Lanka during this T20 World Cup, South Africa has only played matches in Ahmedabad and Delhi.

A classic rivalry takes center stage once more as the India national cricket team faces England in the second semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the historic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

With South Africa taking on New Zealand in Kolkata and India facing England in Mumbai, the ICC has appointed a mix of seasoned international umpires and match referees to oversee the proceedings.

South Africa arrive as the form team of the tournament, unbeaten so far and brimming with confidence while the Kiwis have navigated through a rather turbulent path.

New Zealand don't make things bigger than they are, said Daryl Mitchell on Monday, adding that the Kiwis will rely on their recent experience of playing in India for the T20 World Cup semifinal.

The West Indies cricket team's departure from India after its exit from the T20 World Cup has been delayed owing to international airspace restrictions triggered by the US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

The financial penalties were reportedly communicated to the players soon after Pakistan's group-stage loss to India

India beat the West Indies by five wickets to set up a semifinal date with England, to be played at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on March 5

Defending champions India chased down a fairly stiff 196-run target to knock the former winners out of the tournament at the Eden Gardens on Sunday

Gambhir asserted that till he is the coach, every contribution will get an honourable mention

Gambhir pointed out that with bowlers like Arshdeep Singh, Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy expected to complete their full quota of overs, the team had the flexibility to deploy Bumrah strategically

The India coach also pointed out that playing conditions during the tournament were different from what teams often experience in bilateral contests

The knock helped India chase down what is now their highest ever successful run chase in T20 World Cups over the years.

Facing a challenging target of 196, Samson's innings was a masterclass in composure and controlled aggression, featuring 12 fours and four sixes, and carried India to 199/5 in 19.2 overs.

India semifinal match date and time: In the second semifinal of T20 World Cup 2026, England will face Suryakumar Yadav's Team India on March 5 (Thursday) at 7 PM IST.

The Proteas chased down 154 in 17.5 overs to carry their unbeaten run into the semifinal against New Zealand in Kolkata.

When asked about clarity over travel plans, Zimbabwe coach Justin Sammons said: "No, not that I've heard of. When we started the game there wasn't anything."

For the two-time champions WI, this contest is nothing short of do-or-die, as a loss would end their campaign in the tournament.

Hetmyer broke the record of Pakistan's Shahbazada Farhan, who reached the 18-sixes mark earlier on Saturday