South Africa arrive at the semi-finals unbeaten in seven matches. New Zealand arrive knowing they have beaten South Africa in every knockout match that has ever mattered. Tonight at Eden Gardens, one record ends.
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March 4, 2026. Eden Gardens, Kolkata. South Africa vs New Zealand — Semi-Final 1 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. 7:00 PM IST.
South Africa are the tournament's dominant force — unbeaten, ruthless, and playing with the kind of collective confidence that has defined only a handful of World Cup campaigns in history. New Zealand are the tournament's great survivors — qualifying on net run rate, never quite hitting their peak, yet carrying the pedigree of a team that has repeatedly punched above its weight in ICC knockouts.
One of these streaks ends tonight. Here is everything you need to know.
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