Unbeaten South Africa will face New Zealand in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday. Led by Aiden Markram, the Proteas dominated the Super 8s with wins over India, West Indies and Zimbabwe.
New Zealand, captained by Mitchell Santner, progressed on net run rate after beating Sri Lanka.
Head-to-head, South Africa have a commanding 5-0 record over the Blackcaps in T20 World Cups, including a seven-wicket victory in their recent group-stage meeting in Ahmedabad.