SA vs NZ Highlights, T20 WC: New Zealand Dominate South Africa To Storm Into T20 World Cup Final

SA vs NZ LIVE Score, T20 WC: Follow all updates, live score, and major events from the first T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand in Kolkata.

Background

T20 World Cup Semi-Finals: The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has entered its decisive phase, with the opening semi-final set to begin in a matter of hours. Unbeaten so far in the competition, Aiden Markram’s South Africa will square off against Mitchell Santner’s New Zealand in what promises to be a gripping contest. The high-stakes encounter will unfold at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, a venue renowned for its electric atmosphere and rich cricketing history. With both sides packed with match-winners and momentum on their side, anticipation is building for an enthralling evening of T20 action.As the race for a maiden T20 World Cup crown intensifies, neither team can afford a misstep. A place in the final is on the line, and only one will move a step closer to lifting the trophy, adding further drama to an already compelling tournament.South Africa vs New Zealand: Head-To-Head RecordThe T20 International rivalry between New Zealand national cricket team and South Africa national cricket team began in 2005, when the two sides first met in the format. The Black Caps claimed victory in that maiden encounter.Overall, the teams have faced each other 19 times in T20 Internationals. South Africa have had the upper hand historically, winning 12 of those contests.New Zealand, meanwhile, have secured seven victories.Recent meetings, however, point to a tighter contest. In the last five T20Is between the two sides, New Zealand hold a slight 3–2 edge. The recent trend suggests momentum may favour the Black Caps heading into the semi-final.SA vs NZ: T20 World Cup Full SquadsSouth Africa - Aiden Markram (C), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Tristan StubbsNew Zealand - Mitchell Santner (C), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Cole McConchie

04/03/2026 22:00:09

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: NEW ZEALAND WIN!

Finn Allen has produced a gem of an innings, powering New Zealand past South Africa and into the ICC T20 World Cup Final!

He was absolutely relentless, dealing in boundaries and reached his century in just 33 balls, the fastest in tournament history. He got to the mark with two sixes and a four in the end, which also finished the 170-run chase.

South Africa only managed to get one wicket in reply, that too came very late, when the damange was done. New Zealand now await the victor of the India vs England semi-final to meet in the coveted title clash on Sunday.

Finn Allen: 100(33)
Rachin Ravindra: 13(11)

04/03/2026 21:52:41

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: New Zealand 149-1 after 12 overs

South Africa seem to have no answer at all to Finn Allen's onslaught. He has had only four dot balls in the 28 that he has faced so far. Keshav Maharaj gives away a 12-run over.

Finn Allen: 76(28)
Rachin Ravindra: 13(11)

04/03/2026 21:46:02

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: New Zealand 137-1 after 11 overs

Four to star the over, and then a huge six to finish it, making it a total of 13 runs from it. New Zealand keep riding the momentum towards the target.

Finn Allen: 65(25)
Rachin Ravindra: 12(8)

04/03/2026 21:40:51

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: New Zealand 124-1 after 10 overs

A relatively positive over for South Africa, and it is courtesy of the experienced Kagiso Rabada. Only 7 runs from it along with the wicket of Tim Seifert.

Finn Allen: 58(23)
Rachin Ravindra: 6(4)

04/03/2026 21:37:34

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: BOWLED!

Kagiso Rabada makes a mess of Tim Seifert's wickets (58 off 33) to bring South Africa's first major breakthrough in the second inning.

04/03/2026 21:36:25

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: New Zealand 117-0 after 9 overs

South Africa look completely toothless and have no answer to New Zealand's onslaught! The Kiwis are racing to the target as they enjoy another big 14-run over.

Finn Allen: 58(22)
Tim Seifert: 58(32)

04/03/2026 21:33:08

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: New Zealand 103-0 after 8 overs

The opening-wicket partnership has now reached the three figures and in some style! Ngidi's second over of the night goes for 12 runs as Seifert reaches his half-century.

Finn Allen: 45(17)
Tim Seifert: 57(31)

04/03/2026 21:29:18

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: New Zealand 91-0 after 7 overs

A relatively quiet over for New Zealand, but they still manage to get 7 runs from it, nearing their 100 well within the 10-over mark.

Finn Allen: 44(16)
Tim Seifert: 47(26)

04/03/2026 21:23:20

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: New Zealand 84-0 after 6 overs

Massive over for New Zealand! Corbin Bosch has been taken to the cleaners as he gives away a whopping 26 runs in his six deliveries.

Finn Allen: 43(15)
Tim Seifert: 41(21)

04/03/2026 21:19:44

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: New Zealand 62-0 after 5 overs

A dot ball to finish the over, but New Zealand have already mustered 14 runs from it. They are well ahead of the required run rate, and in a very comfortable spot.

Finn Allen: 21(9)
Tim Seifert: 41(21)

04/03/2026 21:14:26

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: New Zealand 48-0 after 4 overs

A good over turned into an expensive 11-run spell with a crafty six off the last ball and New Zealand still keep themselves ahead in the Power Play.

Finn Allen: 20(8)
Tim Seifert: 28(16)

04/03/2026 21:09:34

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: New Zealand 37-0 after 3 overs

Expensive from Marco Jansen! New Zealand enjoy a healthy 18-run over, making full use of the fielding restrictions in this run-chase.

Finn Allen: 13(5)
Tim Seifert: 24(13)

04/03/2026 21:03:59

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: New Zealand 19-0 after 2 overs

Luck seems to be with New Zealand at the moment as they survive two near-chances. The Kiwis also score 8 runs in the over.

Finn Allen: 6(3)
Tim Seifert: 13(9)

04/03/2026 21:00:35

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: New Zealand 11-0 after 1 over

Solid start to the chase for New Zealand as they muster 11 runs from the first over.

Tim Seifert: 11(6)

Finn Allen: 0(0)

04/03/2026 20:43:33

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: South Africa 169-8 after 20 overs

South Africa battled back impressively after suffering early and frequent setbacks to post a competitive total on the board.

Dewald Brevis initially shouldered the scoring burden, injecting momentum into the innings. However, his departure triggered a wobble, with the Proteas struggling to rebuild during a challenging phase.

The tide turned when Marco Jansen walked out to the middle. The all-rounder counterattacked in style, producing a brisk half-century that revived South Africa’s innings and shifted the momentum firmly back in their favour. His timely knock has handed the Proteas a genuine chance in this high-stakes semi-final encounter.

Marco Jansen: 55(30)
Keshav Maharaj: 1(1)

04/03/2026 20:36:16

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: South Africa 163-6 after 19 overs

Massive over for South Africa despite the wicket of Tristan Stubbs. Marco Jansen strikes back-to-back sixes to bring up his half century, and also makes it 13 runs from the over.

Corbin Bosch: 1(1)
Marco Jansen: 52(28)

04/03/2026 20:32:30

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: BOWLED!

First ball of the 19th over and Tristan Stubbs' (29 off 24) wickets have been clattered. South Africa go 6-down at a very crucial stage in the match.

04/03/2026 20:30:58

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: South Africa 150-5 after 18 overs

Another big over for South Africa as they now seem to be racing to a fighting total at the Eden Gardens, salvaging 22 runs from the six balls.

Tristan Stubbs: 29(23)
Marco Jansen: 40(24)

04/03/2026 20:26:20

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: South Africa 128-5 after 17 overs

South Africa look to have decided now is the time for acceleration and this over is proof of it. Jansen and Stubbs strike hard to make it 15 from the six balls with four more overs left.

Tristan Stubbs: 18(20)
Marco Jansen: 29(21)

04/03/2026 20:17:56

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: South Africa 108-5 after 15 overs

Decent over for South Africa as they add 7 runs to their total, but now the time for buildup is over as only 5 more are left in the inning and they need a big score at this venue to compete.

Tristan Stubbs: 10(13)
Marco Jansen: 20(16)

04/03/2026 20:10:31

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: South Africa 101-5 after 14 overs

Another good over for South Africa as Marco Jansen hits a big six to make it 10 runs from the six deliveries. They have also brought up their 100 on the board.

Tristan Stubbs: 7(10)
Marco Jansen: 17(12)

04/03/2026 20:07:02

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: South Africa 91-5 after 13 overs

Marco Jansen trickles it down to the boundary for a four, much-needed for South Africa, but New Zealand still seem to have chokehold on the match.

Tristan Stubbs: 5(7)
Marco Jansen: 9(9)

04/03/2026 20:03:37

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: South Africa 84-5 after 12 overs

South Africa manage four singles from Rachin Ravindra's over. The two batsmen not only have to rebuild the innings, but also have to push to the next gear soon, otherwise a competitive total could be out of reach.

Tristan Stubbs: 3(4)
Marco Jansen: 4(6)

04/03/2026 20:00:03

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: South Africa 80-5 after 11 overs

The run-scoring has come to a stop at the moment as South Africa have lost some big wickets in quick succession. Just 3 runs from the over.

Tristan Stubbs: 1(2)
Marco Jansen: 2(2)

04/03/2026 19:56:20

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: 5-DOWN!

South Africa lose their fifth wicket and it is Dewald Brevis (34 off 27) who has to walk back! The Proteas are in deep, deep trouble.

04/03/2026 19:52:46

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: South Africa 77-4 after 10 overs

WICKET! South Africa are falling apart as they go 4-down in this T20 World Cup semi-final. David Miller attempts a no-look six and is caught in the deep after being dropped earlier.

Dewald Brevis: 34(25)
David Miller: 6(6) - OUT

04/03/2026 19:50:28

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: South Africa 67-3 after 9 overs

A good over for South Africa after the setbacks as they get 10 runs from it. Dewald Brevis continues to keep the inning alive as Miller looks to get set in the middle.

Dewald Brevis: 27(22)
David Markram: 3(3)

04/03/2026 19:44:23

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: South Africa 57-3 after 8 overs

Rachin Ravindra adds yet another wicket to his tally in this T20 World Cup. He also concedes 5 runs from the over as South Africa go 3-down.

Dewald Brevis: 19(18)
David Miller: 1(1)

04/03/2026 19:42:54

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: Aiden Markram Gone!

Aiden Markram, the South African captain, has gone after a brilliant low catch taken in the deep by Daryl Mitchell.

04/03/2026 19:36:25

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: South Africa 52-2 after 7 overs

New Zealand continue keeping a tight grip on the match as South Africa only manage 4 runs from the over. 

Dewald Brevis: 17(16)
Aiden Markram: 17(17)

04/03/2026 19:30:26

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: South Africa 48-2 after 6 overs

A very tight over from Lockie Ferguson as South Africa only manage 3 runs from it. A poor end to their Power Play. The fielding restrictions have now been lifted.

Dewald Brevis: 15(12)
Aiden Markram: 16(15)

04/03/2026 19:25:14

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: South Africa 45-2 after 5 overs

South Africa have picked up the pace in this over. Six and back-to-back fours, accompanied by some singles add much-needed 17 runs to their total.

Dewald Brevis: 14(8)
Aiden Markram: 15(13)

04/03/2026 19:19:49

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: South Africa 28-2 after 4 overs

Massive reprieve for South Africa as Aiden Markram is dropped in the covers. He then struck a four, which was followed by two singles to add 6 runs to the team's total.

Dewald Brevis: 5(5)
Aiden Markram: 8(10)

04/03/2026 19:16:12

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: South Africa 22-2 after 3 overs

South Africa moving cautiously after the early jolts. They get 6 runs from the over but only through a single and four wides.

Dewald Brevis: 4(4)
Aiden Markram: 3(5)

04/03/2026 19:11:28

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: South Africa 16-2 after 2 overs

New Zealand concede 9 runs from the over, but it is still a positive one for them as they have sent back two of South Africa's dangerous batsmen.

Aiden Markram: 2(2)
Dewald Brevis: 4(1)

04/03/2026 19:09:31

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: GOLDEN DUCK

Ryan Rickelton has to walk back after handing a regulation catch at short third-man on his very first ball.

04/03/2026 19:08:49

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: de Kock Departs!

Early blow for the Proteas! Quinton de Kock (10 off 8) miscues his shot, which goes straight up and lands comfortably in the hands of Lockie Ferguson.

04/03/2026 19:06:57

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: South Africa 7-0 after 1 over

A decent start to the match from South Africa with a single, and a thumping six from the southpaw Quinton de Kock.

Quinton de Kock: 6(5)
Aiden Markram: 1(1)

04/03/2026 18:53:41

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: National Anthems Underway

South Africa vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Semi-Final action is minutes away, but first, it is time for the two country's national anthems to be sung.

04/03/2026 18:52:09

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: Most Wickets For South Africa

Here are South Africa's top 3 wicket-takers in this T20 World Cup:

1) Lungi Ngidi - 12 wickets
2) Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen - 11 wickets
3) Keshav Maharaj - 5 wickets

04/03/2026 18:46:03

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: Recent Head-To-Head Domination

South Africa and New Zealand have played four T20Is since 2020. The latter has won three of these matches while the former only has a solitary win.

04/03/2026 18:40:06

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: New Zealand's Playing XI

Tim Seifert (WK), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (C), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson

04/03/2026 18:38:44

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: South Africa's Playing XI

Aiden Markram (C), Quinton de Kock (WK), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi

04/03/2026 18:33:57

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: Toss Done!

New Zealand's captain, Mitchell Santner, has elected to bowl first after winning the toss.

04/03/2026 18:26:29

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: Most Runs For New Zealand

Here's the top 3 run-scorers for New Zealand in this T20 World Cup:

1) Tim Seifert - 216 runs
2) Finn Allen - 189 runs
3) Rachin Ravindra - 115 runs

04/03/2026 18:21:40

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: Most Runs For South Africa

Here are the top 3 run-scorers for South Africa in this T20 World Cup:

1) Aiden Markram - 268 runs
2) Ryan Rickelton - 228 runs
3) Dewald Brevis - 173 runs

04/03/2026 18:05:30

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: New Zealand Eye Historic Win

South Africa and New Zealand have met five times in the ICC T20 World Cup, but the latter has never been able to beat this opposition.

They are meeting for the first time in the knockout stage of this tournament, and so the Black Caps would be eyeing a historic maiden victory over the Proteas.

04/03/2026 18:00:01

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: 30 Minutes To Toss

Aiden Markram and Mitchell Santner, South Africa and New Zealand's captains, will be out in the middle soon to flip the coin. 

This will be an important toss given the magnitude of the fixture.

04/03/2026 17:42:00

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: Ticket To Final At Stake

South Africa and New Zealand have never won an ICC T20 World Cup, and hence, this is a huge fixture for the two sides given what's at stake. 

The Proteas could make it to consecutive finals, while the Black Caps would enter their first title clash after 2021.

04/03/2026 17:26:30

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: Match Timings

South Africa vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Semi-Final is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST.

The coin toss should be conducted with both teams' captains in the middle at around 6:30 PM IST.