New Zealand vs South Africa — (NZ vs SA) 1st Semi Final, (ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026) - Result, Highlights & Full Scorecard
SCORECARD
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AK Markram
c Mitchell b Ravindra
|
18 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 90 |
|
Q de Kock
c Ferguson b McConchie
|
10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 125 |
|
RD Rickelton
c Allen b McConchie
|
🦆 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
D Brevis
c Santner b Neesham
|
34 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 126 |
|
DA Miller
c Mitchell b Ravindra
|
6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
|
T Stubbs
b Ferguson
|
29 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 121 |
|
M Jansen
not out
|
55 | 30 | 2 | 5 | 183 |
|
C Bosch
b Henry
|
2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
|
K Rabada
c Neesham b Henry
|
🦆 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
KA Maharaj
not out
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 8.5 |
| Cole McConchie | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 9.0 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.3 |
| James Neesham | 3 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 14.0 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.3 |
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TL Seifert
b Rabada
|
58 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 176 |
|
FH Allen
not out
|
96 | 32 | 9 | 8 | 300 |
|
R Ravindra
not out
|
13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 118 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | 2.4 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 18.4 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 3 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 9.3 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11.0 |
| Corbin Bosch | 2 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 17.5 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11.0 |
South Africa vs New Zealand Result, Highlights & Full Scorecard
South Africa vs New Zealand (NZ vs SA) 1st Semi Final ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 ka match Eden Gardens Kolkata me khela gaya jahan fans live cricket score follow karte hue ek zabardast knockout match dekh rahe thay. South Africa ne 169 ka fighting total banaya lekin Schedule ke is aham semi final me cricket match highlights ka asal hero ⭐ Finn Allen bana jis ne tabah kun century khel kar match ek tarfa kar diya. New Zealand ne sirf 12.5 overs me target chase karke 9 wickets se jeet hasil ki aur final me jagah bana li.
🏏 1st Innings — South Africa 🚩
Total: 169/8
Overs: 20
⭐ Top Scorers
⭐ Marco Jansen – 55 | 30 | 2 fours | 5 sixes | SR 183.33
⭐ Dewald Brevis – 34 | 27 | 3 fours | 2 sixes | SR 125.93
⭐ Tristan Stubbs – 29 | 24 | 2 fours | 1 six | SR 120.83
Powerplay
South Africa ne powerplay me 48 runs banaye lekin ⭐ Quinton de Kock aur ⭐ Ryan Rickelton jaldi out ho gaye.
Middle Overs
New Zealand ke bowlers ne middle overs me run rate control kiya. ⭐ Mitchell Santner aur ⭐ Rachin Ravindra ne pressure create kiya.
Death Overs
⭐ Marco Jansen ne aggressive batting karte hue 55 off 30 bana kar total ko 169 tak pohanchaya.
⭐ Top Bowlers
⭐ Matt Henry – 4 overs | 34 runs | 2 wickets
⭐ Rachin Ravindra – 4 overs | 29 runs | 2 wickets
⭐ Cole McConchie – 1 over | 9 runs | 2 wickets
Tactical Observation
New Zealand ne early wickets lekar South Africa ko bada total banane se rok diya.
🏏 2nd Innings — New Zealand 🚩
Target: 170
Opening Partnership
⭐ Tim Seifert aur ⭐ Finn Allen ne mil kar 117 runs ki opening partnership bana di jo match ka turning point tha.
⭐ Anchor Batter
⭐ Tim Seifert – 58 | 33 | 7 fours | 2 sixes
⭐ Power Hitter
⭐ Finn Allen – 100 | 33 balls | 10 fours | 8 sixes*
Yeh innings match ka sab se bada highlight thi.
Turning Point
117/1 tak match poori tarah New Zealand ke control me aa chuka tha.
Final Moment
⭐ Finn Allen ne boundary laga kar chase complete kiya.
New Zealand 173/1 (12.5 overs)
Result
New Zealand ne 9 wickets se jeet hasil ki.
🏆 Records / Notes
⭐ Player of the Match – Finn Allen
⭐ 33 balls century
⭐ Powerplay 84 runs
⭐ Aggressive start ne match ka pressure khatam kar diya
📢 Final Result (Roman Urdu)
Winner: New Zealand
Margin: 9 wickets (43 balls remaining)
⭐ Man of the Match: Finn Allen
Tactical takeaway: Aggressive powerplay batting ne South Africa ko match se bahar kar diya
Match Squad
South Africa
Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi
New Zealand
Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson
South Africa vs New Zealand (NZ vs SA), Result, Highlights & Full Scorecard
The South Africa vs New Zealand (NZ vs SA) 1st Semi Final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 delivered an explosive knockout clash at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Fans tracking the live cricket score saw a dramatic momentum shift when ⭐ Finn Allen unleashed a historic power hitting display during the chase. South Africa posted a competitive 169 but New Zealand’s brutal batting turned the game into a one-sided spectacle. According to the tournament Schedule, this semi final produced some unforgettable cricket match highlights, as New Zealand stormed into the final with a dominant 9-wicket victory.
🏏 1st Innings — South Africa 🚩
Total: 169/8
Overs: 20
Run Rate: 8.45
⭐ Top Scorers
⭐ Marco Jansen – 55 | 30 | 2 fours | 5 sixes | SR 183.33
⭐ Dewald Brevis – 34 | 27 | 3 fours | 2 sixes | SR 125.93
⭐ Tristan Stubbs – 29 | 24 | 2 fours | 1 six | SR 120.83
Powerplay Impact
South Africa managed 48 runs in the first 6 overs, but lost early wickets including ⭐ Quinton de Kock and ⭐ Ryan Rickelton, putting early pressure on the middle order.
Middle Overs Control
New Zealand bowlers slowed the game between overs 7-15.
Spin and smart variations from ⭐ Mitchell Santner and ⭐ Rachin Ravindra prevented South Africa from accelerating.
Death Overs Explosion
The biggest momentum shift came from ⭐ Marco Jansen, who smashed 55 off just 30 balls, launching 5 massive sixes and pushing the total close to 170.
⭐ Top Bowlers
⭐ Matt Henry – 4 overs | 34 runs | 2 wickets | Eco 8.50
⭐ Rachin Ravindra – 4 overs | 29 runs | 2 wickets | Eco 7.20
⭐ Cole McConchie – 1 over | 9 runs | 2 wickets | Eco 9.00
Tactical Observation
New Zealand’s strategy was simple: attack early with pace, then choke the middle overs with spin. That prevented South Africa from crossing the 180 mark.
🏏 2nd Innings — New Zealand 🚩
Target: 170
Opening Partnership
⭐ Tim Seifert and ⭐ Finn Allen unleashed chaos early, smashing 117 runs in just 9.1 overs, completely shifting match momentum.
⭐ Anchor Batter Impact
⭐ Tim Seifert played the perfect supporting role.
58 | 33 balls | 7 fours | 2 sixes | SR 175.76
He kept the scoreboard moving while Allen dominated.
⭐ Power Hitter Impact
⭐ Finn Allen produced one of the most destructive T20 World Cup innings ever.
100 | 33 balls | 10 fours | 8 sixes | SR 303.03*
His century came in breathtaking fashion, destroying South Africa’s bowling attack.
Turning Over
When ⭐ Seifert was dismissed at 117/1, the match was already almost sealed.
Required Rate Pressure
The required rate never rose above 9 because New Zealand’s powerplay assault created massive cushion.
Final Moment
⭐ Finn Allen finished the chase calmly with boundaries as New Zealand reached:
173/1 in 12.5 overs
Winning Margin
New Zealand won by 9 wickets with 43 balls remaining
📊 Match Momentum & Tactical Data
Partnership Breakdown
Seifert + Allen: 117 runs (55 balls)
Allen + Ravindra: 56 runs (22 balls)
Powerplay Comparison
South Africa: 48/2
New Zealand: 84/0
Boundary Percentage
New Zealand scoring came heavily from boundaries with Allen hitting 18 boundaries alone.
Match Momentum Shift
The decisive moment came during overs 3-6 of the chase when Allen hit multiple sixes and the run rate jumped above 13.
🏆 Records / Notes
⭐ Player of the Match: Finn Allen
⭐ Century in 33 balls (match defining knock)
⭐ Fastest scoring phase: NZ Powerplay 84 runs
⭐ Tactical shift: Aggressive powerplay batting removed scoreboard pressure
❓ Match FAQs
Who was Player of the Match?
⭐ Finn Allen for his unbelievable 100 off 33 balls*.
What was the turning point of the match?
The 117-run opening partnership between Allen and Seifert destroyed South Africa’s bowling plans.
How did the Powerplay impact the result?
New Zealand scored 84 runs in the powerplay, almost half the target.
Where can fans check live cricket score updates?
Fans can track the live cricket score through official broadcasters and tournament platforms covering the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
When is the next match in the Schedule?
The next match in the Schedule will be the 2nd Semi Final, deciding New Zealand’s opponent in the final