South Africa vs New Zealand, 1st semi-final playing 11, check full squads and head to head record in T20

South Africa will face New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with both teams one victory away from reaching the final. Both sides have shown consistent form throughout the tournament and enter the knockout stage with momentum. The final playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.

South Africa vs New Zealand probable playing XI

New Zealand Probable XI: Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wicketkeeper), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (captain), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy.

South Africa Probable XI: Aiden Markram (captain), Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi.

SA vs NZ: Head-to-head record

South Africa and New Zealand have faced each other 18 times in T20 internationals. South Africa have won 11 matches, while New Zealand have secured seven victories, giving South Africa the edge in overall head-to-head results.

South Africa vs New Zealand T20 full squads

South Africa squad: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Jason Smith.

New Zealand squad: Tim Seifert (wk), Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, James Neesham, Kyle Jamieson, Devon Conway.