T20WC 2026 SA vs NZ Playing 11: Aiden Markram-led South Africa will square off against Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand in the 1st semifinals of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on March 04 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Proteas Men had an impressive campaign with their brilliant performance across all departments. Meanwhile, the Blackcaps had some issues in the batting lineup in the Super 8s stages.

Both sides have met on 19 occasions where Proteas Men has 12 wins while New Zealand has 7 wins.

New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl.

Speaking at the toss Mitchell Santner said, ” We gonna have a bowl, the pitch looked pretty good the other night. We know they are a great outfit and we know we gotta be on, we need to do our thing put them under pressure and see what happens.”

While asked about today New Zealand cricket team playing 11, “Matt Henry has made it back in time. So he is there. Neesham is back.”

Meanwhile, South Africa captain Aiden Markram said, “Everyone contributed at some stage which is really pleasing. Hopefully we can start well with the bat and put a good score on the board.

We trained here last night and putting runs on the board in a knock-out game is not the worst thing.

While asked about today South Africa Cricket Team playing 11, “We got 3 changes. Rabada, Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj is back for us.”

Before the match, also check Eden Gardens Weather Report for a detailed conditions for the upcoming clash.

T20WC 2026 SA vs NZ Playing 11

South Africa Playing 11: Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi

New Zealand Playing 11: Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner(c), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson