SA vs NZ 1st Semi-Final T20I 2026 Live Score & Updates
SA
169/8
(20 ov)
NZ
173/1
(12.5 ov)
South Africa vs New Zealand
ICC Men's T20 World CupNew Zealand elected to bowl
SA vs NZ Team Comparison
SA
VS away team
NZ
VS away team
10
Matches played
10
70%
Win
40%
150
Average Score
224
187
Highest Overs
490
93
Lowest Score
104
SA vs NZ Head to Head
(Last 9 matches)SA vs NZ Team Form
1st Match, WI vs NZ
West Indies won by 7 wickets
3rd Match, ENG vs NZ
New Zealand won by 160 runs
2nd Match, ENG vs NZ
New Zealand won by 253 runs
1st Test, ENG vs NZ
England won by 115 runs
Only Test, IRE vs NZ
New Zealand won by an inning and 79 runs
SA vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Clear
Pitch Condition: Average
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.
Pace vs Spin on Eden Gardens, Kolkata
(Last 10 matches)
Pace
55 Wkt
Spin
45 Wkt
WICKETS
Venue Stats
Highest Total
by KKR
247-2
Lowest Total
by LSKT
61-4
Highest Chased
by SSM
204-5
Lowest Defended
by HD
101-8
SA vs NZ Frequently Asked Questions
The match is being played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Kolkata.
New Zealand elected to bowl
New Zealand won by 9 wickets
South Africa: 169/8 (20 overs) New Zealand: 173/1 (12.5 overs)
NZ won by 9 wickets
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The pitch condition is Average. 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.
The weather is Clear.
The average first innings score at this venue is 165 runs.
In 9 previous meetings, SA have won 4 and NZ have won 5.