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South Africa vs New Zealand, ICC WCT20 2026, Today Match Prediction
RSA vs NZ Win Probability
Toss Winner - New Zealand won the toss and choose to bowl first
New Zealand won by 9 wickets
Can New Zealand end its jinx against South Africa in the World Cup?
- New Zealand has lost all five games against South Africa in the T20 World Cup
- Teams batting first have won the last four out of six games at the venue
- The average first innings score at this venue is 158 runs
South Africa to win
| Tournament: | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Eden Garden stadium, Kolkata, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 25.2°C|Mist |
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RSA vs NZ Match Prediction & Analysis
We have had an exciting finish to the Super 8s in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. We are into the semifinals, and South Africa will face New Zealand in the 1st semifinal as both teams aim for a berth in the final. The South Africans defeated Zimbabwe convincingly in their last game and will feel confident. The Kiwis lost their last game against England and shall look to put that behind them and do well.
The South Africans are undefeated in the tournament and have registered big wins. Their batters have enjoyed good form, and the team would like to build on the momentum. New Zealand lost to South Africa earlier in the tournament but has done well against them in recent years. Both teams will feel the heat in this do-or-die contest, and we expect a run feast at the Eden Gardens.
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RECENT PERFORMANCE
RSA
W
W
W
W
W
RSA
153/7 in 20.0 7.65
ICC WCT20 2026
South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 5 wickets154/5 in 17.5 8.64
176/8 in 20.0 8.8
ICC WCT20 2026
South Africa beat West Indies by 9 wickets177/1 in 16.1 10.95
NZ
L
W
W
L
W
NZ
175/0 in 15.2 11.41
ICC WCT20 2026
New Zealand beat United Arab Emirates by 10 wickets173/6 in 20.0 8.65
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
South Africa Preview
Aiden Markram has led his team clinically in the tournament. They have maintained a clean record in the tournament, winning all their games. The side defeated Zimbabwe in their last game by 5 wickets. The batting lineup is in good form, and so is the bowling attack. They had defeated New Zealand earlier in the tournament, and Markram would like his players to repeat the same in this game and book a place in the final.
Aiden Marram has been the team's leading scorer in the tournament, and he will look to deliver an electrifying start with Quinton de Kock. The middle order is formidable, and the team expects runs from Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, and David Miller. Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs, and Corbin Bosch are good finishers, and they strengthen the team's batting.
The bowling attack will face a tough test in the game as New Zealand has done well in recent matches. The team will expect a good show from Keshav Maharaj and Marco Jansen with the new ball. Lungi Ngidi has picked 12 wickets in the tournament and shall look to do well in the middle overs with Kagiso Rabada. The team needs a good showing from Corbin Bosch and Markram in the supporting roles.
Interesting Stats
- South Africa has won the last seven games the team has played
- South Africa's Top 3 have scored at more than 160 in the tournament
SA Over/Under Betting Tips
Aiden Markram First Innings Runs Over 26.5 @ 1.82 (4rabet)
Aiden Markram is the leading run-getter for the team with 268 runs in seven games at an average of 53.60
SA Over/Under Betting Tips
Dewald Brevis Total Runs Over 20.5 @ 1.85
Dewald Brevis has scores of 42, 45, 36, 21 and 23 in the last five matches played in the World Cup. He has scores 173 runs in 7 matches and against New Zealand he has scored 100 runs in 4 matches and we predict him to step up and score over 20 runs in today's match.
Aiden Markram Total Runs Over 26.5 @ 1.85
Aiden Markram has scores 4, 82, 4, 28 and 86 runs in the last five matches in this T20 World Cup 2026. In this tournament, Markram scored 268 runs in 7 matches, averaging 53.6. The last time he played against New Zealand he scored 86 runs. Given his current form this tournament and this being a knockout match, we back Markram to score over 26 runs in today's match.
South Africa Predicted 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
South Africa Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026
South Africa Actual Playing XI:
Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Lungi Ngidi
New Zealand Preview
Mitchell Santner and his men have struggled against the top teams in this tournament. Their wins have mostly come against the low-ranked teams. The side lost to England in the last game by 4 wickets, despite being in a position of strength. The bowling attack will be under pressure after the last game's performance, and Santner expects a strong fightback from his players.
Tim Seifert is the top performer in the tournament for the side with 216 runs, and the team expects him to deliver a strong start with Finn Allen. Rachin Ravindra has struggled, and the team expects him to do well in the middle order with Glenn Phillips and Mark Chapman. Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner are good hitters, and the team expects strong performances from them.
The bowling attack hasn't had a great tournament. Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson must strike early as South Africa's top order has destroyed bowling attacks. Rachin Ravindra is the leading wicket-taker for the team with 9 wickets and must do well in the middle overs with Mitchell Santner. Cole McConchie, Glenn Phillips, and Ish Sodhi must keep the pressure on the batters in the supporting roles.
Interesting Stats
- New Zealand hasn't defeated South Africa in the T20 World Cup
- Only one Kiwi bowler is among the Top 20 wicket takers in the tournament
NZ Over/Under Betting Tips
Tim Seifert First Innings Over 23.5 @ 1.82 (4rabet)
Tim Seifert is New Zealand's best batter in the tournament with 216 runs at a strike rate of 157.66
NZ Over/Under Betting Tips
Rachin Ravindra Total Runs Over 19.5 @ 1.85
Rachin Ravindra scored over 19 runs in two of the last three matches. After a poor start to the tournament he has made a comeback well and has been a match winner for New Zealand in the super eight stages. Expect another impactful knock from Ravindra in today's semi final match and score over 19 runs.
Tim Seifert Total Runs Over 23.5 @ 1.85
Tim Seifert has scores of 35, 8, 6, 13 and 89 runs in the last five matches this World Cup. He is in good form and has provided good starts right throughout and we back him to score runs in today's match and score over 23 runs.
New Zealand Predicted Playing XI:
Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson
New Zealand Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026
New Zealand Actual Playing XI:
Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, James Neesham
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
We will have clear skies over Kolkata, with temperatures around 25°C at the start of the game. We expect the humidity to be around 33%. Dew will play a role in the second half, making bowling difficult, especially for the spinners.
RSA vs NZ Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BattingBatting Conditions
High ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
High Turn
Eden Gardens has deep boundaries and a flat surface, and this evens out the contest between the bat and the ball. The wicket is flat, allowing batsmen to play on the up. Fast bowlers have been successful, and spinners also enjoy bowling here as the deep boundaries offer them additional protection. The average first-innings score at this venue is 158, and the team batting first would like to reach 200.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
South Africa to win the coin toss @ 1.90
We are backing South Africa to win the coin toss in semi final 1 of the Men'sT20 World Cup 2026 against New Zealand at Eden Gardens.
Toss: To Bat
We have seen high-scoring games at this venue, but teams batting first have an edge. In the last six games at Eden Gardens, the team batting first has won four times. The captains might want to go with this and prefer to bat first upon winning the toss.
RSA vs NZ
Winning Prediction
New Zealand has never beaten South Africa at the World Cup, and this will be on the players' minds. Their bowlers have struggled for consistency, and the team needs a strong performance from them to win this game. The South Africans have won all their games in this tournament. They have a strong batting lineup and shall start as the favorites to win this game.
South Africa to win
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