What time does New Zealand vs South Africa start?

New Zealand vs South Africa started on Wednesday, 4 March 2026 at 13:30 UTC. The time at the top of this page is shown in your local timezone.

Where is New Zealand vs South Africa being played?

The match was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Who won New Zealand vs South Africa?

New Zealand won by 9 wkts (43b rem). New Zealand scored 173/1 (12.5/20 ov, target 170) and South Africa scored 169/8.

New Zealand vs South Africa scorecard and result

ICC Men's T20 World Cup · 1st Semi-Final

New Zealand173/1 (12.5/20 ov, target 170)

South Africa169/8

New Zealand won by 9 wkts (43b rem)

Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 13:30 UTC · Eden Gardens, Kolkata

New Zealand won by 9 wkts (43b rem) in the 1st Semi-Final, ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Final scores: New Zealand 173/1 (12.5/20 ov, target 170), South Africa 169/8.

Toss: New Zealand, elected to field first. Finn Allen was named player of the match.

Innings by innings: South Africa 169/8 (20 ov), New Zealand 173/1 (12.5 ov).

New Zealand vs South Africa scorecard

New Zealand 173/1(12.5 ov)

Batter	R	B	4s	6s
Tim Seifertout	58	33	7	2
Finn Allennot out	100	33	10	8
Rachin Ravindranot out	13	11	2	0

Did not bat: Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson

Bowler (South Africa)	O	R	W	Econ
Marco Jansen	2.5	53	0	18.7
Kagiso Rabada	3	28	1	9.33
Lungi Ngidi	2	22	0	11
Corbin Bosch	2	35	0	17.5
Keshav Maharaj	3	33	0	11

South Africa 169/8(20 ov)

Batter	R	B	4s	6s
Aiden Markramcaught	18	20	1	1
Quinton de Kockcaught	10	8	1	1
Ryan Rickeltoncaught	0	1	0	0
Dewald Breviscaught	34	27	3	2
David Millercaught	6	6	0	0
Tristan Stubbsout	29	24	2	1
Marco Jansennot out	55	30	2	5
Corbin Boschout	2	3	0	0
Kagiso Rabadacaught	0	1	0	0
Keshav Maharajnot out	1	1	0	0

Did not bat: Lungi Ngidi

Bowler (New Zealand)	O	R	W	Econ
Matt Henry	4	34	2	8.5
Cole McConchie	1	9	2	9
Lockie Ferguson	4	29	1	7.25
James Neesham	3	42	1	14
Mitchell Santner	4	25	0	6.25
Rachin Ravindra	4	29	2	7.25

Ball by ball: final deliveries

12.5Jansen to Allen, FOUR
12.4Jansen to Allen, SIX
12.3Jansen to Allen, SIX
12.2Jansen to Allen, FOUR
12.1Jansen to Allen, FOUR
11.6Maharaj to Allen, 1 run
11.5Maharaj to Allen, SIX
11.4Maharaj to Allen, FOUR
11.3Maharaj to Ravindra, 1 run
11.2Maharaj to Ravindra, no run
11.1Maharaj to Ravindra, no run
10.6Bosch to Allen, SIX
10.5Bosch to Ravindra, 1 run
10.4Bosch to Allen, 1 run
10.3Bosch to Ravindra, 1 run
10.2Bosch to Ravindra, no run
10.1Bosch to Ravindra, FOUR
9.6Rabada to Ravindra, 1 run

Match notes

FH Allen: 100 off 33 balls (10 x 4, 8 x 6)
2nd Wicket: 50 runs in 21 balls (FH Allen 38, R Ravindra 13, Ex 1)
New Zealand: 150 runs in 12.1 overs (73 balls), Extras 2
FH Allen: 50 off 19 balls (6 x 4, 3 x 6)
1st Wicket: 100 runs in 47 balls (TL Seifert 57, FH Allen 45, Ex 1)
New Zealand: 100 runs in 7.5 overs (47 balls), Extras 1
TL Seifert: 50 off 28 balls (6 x 4, 2 x 6)
Drinks: New Zealand - 84/0 in 6.0 overs (TL Seifert 41, FH Allen 43)
1st Wicket: 50 runs in 25 balls (TL Seifert 31, FH Allen 20, Ex 0)
New Zealand: 50 runs in 4.1 overs (25 balls), Extras 0
Over 2.3: Review by South Africa (Bowling), Decision Challenged - Wicket, Umpire - AG Wharf, Batter - TL Seifert (Struck down)
Powerplay: Overs 0.1 - 6.0 (Mandatory - 84 runs, 0 wicket)

Questions and answers

What time does New Zealand vs South Africa start?: New Zealand vs South Africa started on Wednesday, 4 March 2026 at 13:30 UTC. The time at the top of this page is shown in your local timezone.
Where is New Zealand vs South Africa being played?: The match was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Who won the toss in New Zealand vs South Africa?: New Zealand, elected to field first.
Who won New Zealand vs South Africa?: New Zealand won by 9 wkts (43b rem). New Zealand scored 173/1 (12.5/20 ov, target 170) and South Africa scored 169/8.