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SA vs NZ Semifinal: The first semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is to be played between South Africa and New Zealand on March 4 at the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Both the teams will face each other for the second time in this tournament, but this time the importance of the match is more because the ticket to the final is at stake. However, before this important match, a question has become a topic of discussion that what will be the equation if rain disrupts this match.
South Africa in form, New Zealand in ups and downs
South Africa has looked in great form throughout the tournament. The team has registered consecutive wins in the group stage and Super-8 and has remained unbeaten till now. The victory against India has further strengthened their confidence.
The journey of the New Zealand team has been full of ups and downs. The team made it to the group stage with three wins, but in the Super-8 they faced one defeat and one match was canceled due to rain. Despite this, the Kiwi team has been successful in reaching the semi-finals.
What if rain causes disruption?
ICC has made special arrangements for the semi-final and final matches. An additional time of 90 minutes has been kept on the match day, so that the game can be completed even in case of rain. If the match cannot be completed on March 4 due to rain, then March 5 has been kept as reserve day. On that day the match will start from where it stopped.
But if for some reason not a single ball could be bowled even on the reserve day, then as per the rules the team having a better position in the Super-8 will reach the finals.
Who will get the benefit?
In the Super-8 stage, South Africa had topped its group with six points. Whereas New Zealand has reached the semi-finals with three points. In such a situation, if the match is completely washed out, then South Africa will directly reach the final.
eyeing the final
The winning team of this semi-final will play in the final to be held in Ahmedabad on March 8. Therefore, this match is going to be very important for both the teams. At present, the fans are hoping that the weather cooperates and they get to see complete excitement on the field.