New Delhi, March 2 (NationPress) The knockout stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is here, with the first semi-final set to unfold at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday, where New Zealand will face off against South Africa.

The Proteas enter the match with confidence, having triumphed over New Zealand by seven wickets during their group match in Ahmedabad on February 14. Following a decisive five-wicket victory against Zimbabwe in their last Super 8 encounter, South Africa topped their group with an impeccable record of three wins from three matches.

Seeking to avenge their earlier loss, New Zealand aims to halt South Africa's unbeaten streak in the tournament. Finishing second in Group 1, the Kiwis are eager to return to the T20 World Cup final for the first time since 2021.

In 2021, New Zealand reached the final but fell to Australia by eight wickets at the Dubai International Stadium on November 14. With a spot in the final on the line, these two consistent teams are set for an electrifying clash.

The second semi-final will feature England, who topped Group 2 without a loss, against India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, March 5. India earned their semi-final berth after a thrilling victory over the West Indies in their final Super 8 match, creating a captivating matchup against the defending champions.

The championship match is scheduled for March 8 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Venue, time and streaming details:

T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs New Zealand semifinal: Venue

The semi-final clash between South Africa and New Zealand will take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs New Zealand semifinal: Time

The match is set to commence at 7:00 PM (IST) and 1:30 PM (GMT), with the toss occurring 30 minutes before the match starts.

T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs New Zealand semifinal: Live Telecast

Viewers can catch the live television broadcast of the South Africa vs New Zealand ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final on the Star Sports Network.

T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs New Zealand semifinal: Live Streaming

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final will be available for live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.

Squads:

South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton

New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Cole McConchie