South Africa Vs New Zealand, T20 World Cup 2026: Santner Trains With Team NZ Ahead Of Semi-Final In Kolkata

New Zealand players trained ahead of their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against South Africa at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday, March 4. Despite an inconsistent tournament, the Kiwis managed to reach the last four, benefiting from Pakistan’s 5-wicket win over co-hosts Sri Lanka, which knocked the Green Army out on net run rate. With a spot in the semi-finals secured, New Zealand now aim to overcome their shaky form and challenge the unbeaten Proteas in a high-stakes clash for a place in the final.

Updated on: 4 March 2026 9:33 am

SA Vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 1st semifinal NZ Training-

New Zealand's players during a training session ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 first semifinal cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata. | Photo: PTI/Manvender Vashist Lav

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SA Vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 1st semifinal NZ Training-Mitchell Santner

New Zealand's captain Mitchell Santner during a training session ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 first semifinal cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata. | Photo: PTI/Manvender Vashist Lav

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SA Vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 1st semifinal NZ Training-Ish Sodhi

New Zealand's Ish Sodhi, left, with teammate during a training session ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 first semifinal cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata. | Photo: PTI/Manvender Vashist Lav

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SA Vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 1st semifinal NZ Training-Daryl Mitchell

New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell during a training session ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 first semifinal cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata. | Photo: PTI/Manvender Vashist Lav

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New Zealand's captain Mitchell Santner, right, with teammate during a training session ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 first semifinal cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata. | Photo: PTI/Manvender Vashist Lav

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Former cricketer and Cricket Association of Bengal President Sourav Ganguly inspects the pitch during a training session ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 first semifinal cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata. | Photo: PTI/Manvender Vashist Lav

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SA Vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 1st semifinal NZ Training-Glenn Phillips

New Zealand's Glenn Phillips during a training session ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 first semifinal cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata. | Photo: PTI/Manvender Vashist Lav

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SA Vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 1st semifinal NZ Training-Cole McConchie

New Zealand's Cole McConchie, left, and Lockie Ferguson during a training session ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 first semifinal cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata. | Photo: PTI/Manvender Vashist Lav

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New Zealand's captain Mitchell Santner with teammates James Neesham and Glenn Phillips during a training session ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 first semifinal cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata. | Photo: PTI/Manvender Vashist Lav

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