South Africa Vs New Zealand, T20 World Cup Semi-Final: See Best Photos From Kolkata's Eden Gardens

South Africa go into their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final clash against New Zealand at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday (March 4) as favourites on paper. The Proteas are not only the only unbeaten team in the tournament so far, but also are yet to taste defeat against the Kiwis in T20 World Cups after five encounters, including in the group stage of the ongoing edition. But the Black Caps have a history of rising to the occasion in knockouts and Mitchell Santner's men would look to do the same in Kolkata.

Updated on: 4 March 2026 8:47 pm

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New Zealand's captain Mitchel Santner, left, and South Africa's captain Aiden Markram move for the coin toss of the first T20 World Cup cricket semifinal match between New Zealand and South Africa in Kolkata. Photo AP/Bikas Das

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South Africa's captain Aiden Markram tosses the coin for toss as New Zealand's captain Mitchel Santner watches at the start of the first T20 World Cup cricket semifinal match between New Zealand and South Africa in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath

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South Africa's Quinton de Kock plays a shot during the first T20 World Cup cricket semifinal match between New Zealand and South Africa in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

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New Zealand's Cole McConchie, center, celebrates with teammates the wicket of South Africa's Quinton de Kock during the first T20 World Cup cricket semifinal match between New Zealand and South Africa in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

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New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson takes the catch of South Africa's Quinton de Kock, left, during the first T20 World Cup cricket semifinal match between New Zealand and South Africa in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath

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South Africa's captain Aiden Markram plays a shot during the first T20 World Cup cricket semifinal match between New Zealand and South Africa in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

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New Zealand's Cole McConchie, center, celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Ryan Rickelton during the first T20 World Cup cricket semifinal match between New Zealand and South Africa in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath

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South Africa's Dewald Brevis plays a shot during the first T20 World Cup cricket semifinal match between New Zealand and South Africa in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

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South Africa's Dewald Brevis plays a shot during the first T20 World Cup cricket semifinal match between New Zealand and South Africa in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

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South Africa's captain Aiden Markram leaves the ground after losing his wicket during the first T20 World Cup cricket semifinal match between New Zealand and South Africa in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath

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South Africa's Dewald Brevis hits a six during the first T20 World Cup cricket semifinal match between New Zealand and South Africa in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath

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New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra, left, celebrates with captain Mitchel Santner the wicket of South Africa's David Miller, right, during the first T20 World Cup cricket semifinal match between New Zealand and South Africa in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

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New Zealand's James Neesham celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Dewald Brevis during the first T20 World Cup cricket semifinal match between New Zealand and South Africa in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

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South Africa's Tristan Stubbs bats during the first T20 World Cup cricket semifinal match between New Zealand and South Africa in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

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New Zealand's Tim Seifert dives to field the ball during the first T20 World Cup cricket semifinal match between New Zealand and South Africa in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

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South Africa Vs New Zealand T20 World Cup semi final photos-Marco Jansen

South Africa's Marco Jansen, left, looks on after playing a shot during the first T20 World Cup cricket semifinal match between New Zealand and South Africa in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

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South Africa's Tristan Stubbs bats during the first T20 World Cup cricket semifinal match between New Zealand and South Africa in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

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South Africa's Marco Jansen plays a shot during the first T20 World Cup cricket semifinal match between New Zealand and South Africa in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

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South Africa's Tristan Stubbs gives fist touch after hitting a six to batting partner Marco Jansen during the first T20 World Cup cricket semifinal match between New Zealand and South Africa in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Anupam Nath

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