South Africa Cricket Team

With both teams still chasing their maiden T20 World Cup title, a place in the final, and a shot at history, is on the line.

With neither side having lifted the T20 World Cup trophy before, the contest carries immense significance.

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.

Kolkata's legendary Eden Gardens Stadium is set to host the South Africa vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Semi-Final on Wednesday.

South Africa have qualified for the semifinals as Group 1 leaders in the Super 8 points table, while New Zealand finished as Group 2 runners-up

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.

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."

ICC T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: South Africa will now face New Zealand in the semifinal 1 match in Kolkata on March 4

South Africa will look to extend their unbeaten streak with a win over Zimbabwe in Delhi

South Africa will look to remain unbeaten with a win over Zimbabwe in their last Super 8 match of ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Zimbabwe will be keen to end their Super 8 campaign with a win on Sunday

Zimbabwe coach Courtney Walsh says conditions in India and slow adaptation cost his side after an unbeaten run in Sri Lanka gave way to heavy defeats in the Super 8 stage

Top two teams from Group 1 will qualify for the semi-finals after the end of the Super 8 round of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Check all the matches and results from T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 1 here.

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Business Standard looks at the possible outcomes and how the result of the West Indies vs South Africa match could shape India's semifinal chances.

ICC T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: South Africa, with four points, are now at the top of the Group 1 points table

The top spot in the Group 1 points table of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 round will be on the line when West Indies take the field against South Africa