SA vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match Semi-final 1, ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for Match Semi-final 1 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 between SA vs NZ to be played in Kolkata.

The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is entering the knockout stage, where the last three matches will decide who will lift the championship. South Africa finished the last edition as runner-up, losing the final to India.

But it looks like they are on a mission to complete the unfinished business this time around. South Africa have been undefeated and will take on New Zealand in the first semifinal. This contest is slated to be held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday, March 4.

This is the second game between the two sides; South Africa recorded a one-sided win in the group stage over the Kiwis. New Zealand had a little tumble in the recent game against England. But they will be back in India, and this wicket will suit them.

SA vs NZ: Match Details

• Match: South Africa (SA) vs New Zealand (NZ), Match Semifinal 1, ICC T20 World Cup 2026
• Match Date: March 04, 2026 (Wednesday)
• Time: 7:00 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 1:30 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL
• Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

SA vs NZ: Head-to-Head: SA (12) – NZ (07)

A total of 19 games have been played between these two teams in the T20Is. South Africa have an upper hand with 12 wins, and New Zealand have won 7 games.

SA vs NZ: Weather Report

It will be clear weather for Wednesday evening for this game in Kolkata. The temperature is likely to hover around 28°C, with an average humidity of 29 percent.

IND vs WI: Pitch Report

Eden Gardens is one of the best batting venues in India. In the previous game, India chased down 196 runs against West Indies at the same venue. The dew can make the toss crucial. Whoever wins the toss will have an edge.

Hence, it is important to bat well in the first innings. The boundaries are short and outfield. is quick, which makes it tough for the bowlers.

SA vs NZ: Predicted XIs:

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

New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, iJacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson.

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 SA vs NZ Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Quinton de Kock, Finn Allen

Batters: Dewald Brevis, Rachin Ravindra

All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Glenn Phillips, Mitch Santner, Corbin Bosch

Bowlers: Lungi Ngidi, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson

Captain First-Choice: Glenn Phillips || Captain Second-Choice: Dewald Brevis

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Quinton de Kock, || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Mitch Santner,

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 SA vs NZ Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Ryan Rickelton, Tim Seifert

Batters: Dewald Brevis, Rachin Ravindra

All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Glenn Phillips, Mitch Santner, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen

Bowlers: Lungi Ngidi, Matt Henry

Captain First-Choice: Aiden Markram || Captain Second-Choice: Corbin Bosch,

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Tim Seifert || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Ryan Rickelton

SA vs NZ: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

These two teams know Indian conditions very well, so we might see a tight contest. But the toss will make an impact. But if we have to pick one side, we will back South Africa because they have been clinical in all departments, whereas New Zealand have been a little under par with the bat.

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