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SA vs NZ Semi-Final: The first semi-final match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be played between South Africa and New Zealand. Before this high-voltage match to be held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on March 4, interesting statistics to both the teams have come to light. Which has made this clash even more exciting.

What is history?

Let us tell you, in the 19-year history of the T20 World Cup, the New Zealand team has not been successful in defeating South Africa even once. In such a situation, in the semi-final match, the Kiwi team not only has a chance to make it to the final by defeating South Africa, but also has a great opportunity to change the old record.

When did New Zealand lose?

The story of New Zealand’s defeat started from T20 World Cup 2007. From then till the 2026 group stage match, both the teams faced each other a total of 5-5 times. In the 5 T20 World Cup matches played in 19 years, the Proteas team won every time. Let us tell you, in the 2007 World Cup, South Africa defeated New Zealand by 6 wickets for the first time. After this, the Kiwi team has not been able to change the result in 2009, 2010, 2014, and 2026. Now once again both the teams will be face to face. However, this will be the first time when both the teams will face each other in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

New Zealand has a chance

New Zealand is considered a team for big matches. His record in knockout matches has been very strong. However, this time they will also face pressure of figures. If the team has to reach the finals, the batsmen will have to take responsibility and the bowlers will have to take wickets in the powerplay. Now it will be interesting to see who wins in this high-voltage contest.