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T20 World Cup 2026 The first semi-final is to be played between South Africa and New Zealand. This match will be played on March 4 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The South African team had secured its place in the semi-finals by topping Group A of the Super-8. Whereas New Zealand has reached the semi-finals by being second in Group B. Now the question is whether it will be okay if there is a semi-final battle between these two teams. The finalists will be decided by the result of the match. But what will happen if this match does not take place due to some reason and is cancelled? In case of cancellation of South Africa-New Zealand match, which team will play the final?

If SA vs NZ match is cancelled, who will get the ticket for the final?

Actually, a reserve day has been kept for the semi-final match in T20 World Cup 2026. But, if the match is not completed even after the reserve day due to rain, then it will be considered cancelled. According to ICC rules, in case the semi-final match is canceled, the South African team will get the ticket for the final.

South Africa will play the final if the match is cancelled, know why?

Now the question is why only South Africa got the ticket for the final? Why not the New Zealand team? According to ICC rules, in case of cancellation of the semi-final match, the ticket for the final gets the team which has topped its group. South Africa has that advantage in the match against New Zealand. Because, she was on top in Group A of Super 8. Whereas New Zealand was the second team in its group.

Who will get the ticket for the India-England final if the match is cancelled?

In case of cancellation of the match for the second semi-final to be played between India and England, the rules will remain the same. If the second semi-final is cancelled, then England will reach the final, which had topped Group B of Super-8. Whereas Team India stood second in Group B.

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