South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has won the toss and opted to bowl in the high-pressure T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against South Africa in Kolkata on Wednesday. South Africa have reached 7/0 after 1 over, with captain Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock at the crease. The Proteas, led by Aiden Markram, enter as firm favourites following an unbeaten run through the group stages and Super 8. SA have made three changes, bringing back Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj. Mitchell Santner-led NZ have reintroduced all-rounder James Neesham in place of spinner Ish Sodhi. South Africa hold a psychological edge, having defeated New Zealand earlier in the tournament and maintaining a perfect 5-0 record against them in T20 World Cup history. (LIVE SCORE)
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