South Africa vs New Zealand - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2026
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 13 H2H matches (2007–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (SA perspective)
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Current Standings
SA
W3 L0
NZ
W1 L1
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Dewald Brevis
SA
Runs (20+)
Dewald Brevis
SA
Sixes (1+)
Matt Henry
NZ
Wickets (1+)
Rachin Ravindra
NZ
Wickets (1+)
Glenn Phillips
NZ
Catches (1+)
Daryl Mitchell
NZ
Catches (1+)
Aiden Markram
SA
Catches (1+)
Dewald Brevis
SA
Fours (2+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 13 H2H matches
Eden Gardens
Kolkata, India
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Apr 2023). 3 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKR vs LSG 09 Apr 2026 | 181/4 (20) | 182/7 (20) | 363 |
| KKR vs RR 19 Apr 2026 | 155/9 (20) | 161/6 (19.4) | 316 |
| KKR vs GT 16 May 2026 | 247/2 (20) | 218/4 (20) | 465 |
| KKR vs MI 20 May 2026 | 147/8 (20) | 148/6 (18.5) | 295 |
| KKR vs DC 24 May 2026 | 203/5 (20) | 163/10 (18.4) | 366 |
SA at Eden Gardens
Top Scorer
Marco Jansen
55 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Kagiso Rabada
1 wkts
NZ at Eden Gardens
Top Scorer
Finn Allen
100 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mitchell Santner
4 wkts
Hit Rates
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South Africa
Playing XI in this match
New Zealand
Playing XI in this match
Projected Win Probability
South Africa
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▾ View full squad projections (11 more) Projections based on expected output if selected in starting XI | |||||||||||||
| Aiden Markram | 36.2 | 21 | 172.4 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 12 | 6.1 | 1.2 | - | - | 0.0 |
| Quinton de Kock | 31.0 | 21 | 147.7 | 3.6 | 1.8 | - | - | - | - | 1.2 | - | - | 0.0 |
| David Miller | 20.1 | 12 | 167.8 | 2.0 | 1.0 | - | - | - | - | 1.2 | - | - | 0.0 |
| Jason Smith | 18.6 | 11 | 172.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | 1.2 | - | - | 0.0 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 11.4 | 7 | 172.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 1.9 | 39 | 9.8 | 1.2 | - | - | 0.0 |
| Ryan Rickelton | 38.6 | 21 | 183.9 | 5.1 | 2.4 | - | - | - | - | 1.2 | - | - | 0.0 |
| Corbin Bosch | 10.2 | 7 | 154.6 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 35 | 8.6 | 1.2 | - | - | 0.0 |
| Marco Jansen | 9.9 | 7 | 149.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 4.0 | 1.9 | 52 | 13.0 | 1.2 | - | - | 0.0 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 24.0 | 12 | 200.1 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 17 | 11.7 | 1.2 | - | - | 0.0 |
| Dewald Brevis | 25.4 | 14 | 176.6 | 1.6 | 2.3 | - | - | - | - | 1.2 | - | - | 0.0 |
| Kwena Maphaka | 6.3 | 4 | 149.1 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 0.7 | 59 | 15.6 | 1.2 | - | - | 0.0 |
New Zealand
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▾ View full squad projections (11 more) Projections based on expected output if selected in starting XI | |||||||||||||
| Mark Chapman | 18.8 | 12 | 156.5 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 21 | 11.1 | 0.8 | - | - | 0.0 |
| Tim Seifert | 33.5 | 21 | 159.6 | 4.2 | 1.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.8 | - | - | 0.0 |
| Matt Henry | 5.4 | 4 | 129.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 38 | 11.2 | 0.8 | - | - | 0.0 |
| Glenn Phillips | 25.3 | 14 | 176.0 | 2.4 | 1.8 | - | - | - | - | 0.8 | - | - | 0.0 |
| Mitchell Santner | 7.2 | 7 | 108.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 31 | 9.3 | 0.8 | - | - | 0.0 |
| James Neesham | 10.0 | 7 | 151.4 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 27 | 11.2 | 0.8 | - | - | 0.0 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 2.6 | 2 | 109.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 49 | 13.0 | 0.8 | - | - | 0.0 |
| Devon Conway | 27.4 | 21 | 130.6 | 3.1 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 0.8 | - | - | 0.0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 29.8 | 21 | 141.7 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 5 | 4.0 | 0.8 | - | - | 0.0 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 17.3 | 12 | 144.1 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 60 | 15.6 | 0.8 | - | - | 0.0 |
| Finn Allen | 35.4 | 21 | 168.5 | 2.9 | 2.5 | - | - | - | - | 0.8 | - | - | 0.0 |
Projected Player Points
| Player | Team | PP | D11 Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | South Africa | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Quinton de Kock | South Africa | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| David Miller | South Africa | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mark Chapman | New Zealand | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tim Seifert | New Zealand | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Matt Henry | New Zealand | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Glenn Phillips | New Zealand | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mitchell Santner | New Zealand | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jason Smith | South Africa | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Keshav Maharaj | South Africa | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ryan Rickelton | South Africa | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| James Neesham | New Zealand | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Corbin Bosch | South Africa | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Kyle Jamieson | New Zealand | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Devon Conway | New Zealand | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | New Zealand | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Marco Jansen | South Africa | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Finn Allen | New Zealand | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tristan Stubbs | South Africa | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dewald Brevis | South Africa | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Kwena Maphaka | South Africa | 0.0 | 0.0 |
South Africa · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram (c) | c Daryl Mitchell b Rachin Ravindra | 18 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 90 |
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | c Lockie Ferguson b Cole McConchie | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 125 |
| Ryan Rickelton | c Finn Allen b Cole McConchie | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dewald Brevis | c Mitchell Santner b James Neesham | 34 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 125.93 |
| David Miller | c Daryl Mitchell b Rachin Ravindra | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Tristan Stubbs | b Lockie Ferguson | 29 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 120.83 |
| Marco Jansen | not out | 55* | 30 | 2 | 5 | 183.33 |
| Corbin Bosch | b Matt Henry | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Kagiso Rabada | c James Neesham b Matt Henry | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keshav Maharaj | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
New Zealand · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 8.5 | 7 | 0 |
| Cole McConchie | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 1 | 1 |
| James Neesham | 3 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| Mitchell Santner (c) | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 | 1 | 0 |
New Zealand · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert (wk) | b Kagiso Rabada | 58 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 175.76 |
| Finn Allen | not out | 100* | 33 | 10 | 8 | 303.03 |
| Rachin Ravindra | not out | 13* | 11 | 2 | 0 | 118.18 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | 2.5 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 21.2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 3 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 9.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Corbin Bosch | 2 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 17.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Finn Allen
NZ
|
141.7 |
| 2 |
Marco Jansen
SA
|
82.0 |
| 3 |
Rachin Ravindra
NZ
|
70.0 |
| 4 |
Tim Seifert
NZ
|
52.2 |
| 5 |
Kagiso Rabada
SA
|
40.0 |
| 6 |
Dewald Brevis
SA
|
37.5 |
| 7 |
Matt Henry
NZ
|
32.2 |
| 8 |
Tristan Stubbs
SA
|
32.1 |
| 9 |
Lockie Ferguson
NZ
|
27.4 |
| 10 |
Cole McConchie
NZ
|
16.6 |
| 11 |
Aiden Markram
SA
|
16.3 |
| 12 |
James Neesham
NZ
|
15.1 |
| 13 |
Quinton de Kock
SA
|
14.1 |
| 14 |
Mitchell Santner
NZ
|
11.9 |
| 15 |
Keshav Maharaj
SA
|
10.6 |
| 16 |
Lungi Ngidi
SA
|
8.3 |
| 17 |
Corbin Bosch
SA
|
6.4 |
| 18 |
David Miller
SA
|
5.9 |
| 19 |
Ryan Rickelton
SA
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
New Zealand Demolish South Africa in T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final
New Zealand produced a stunning semi-final performance at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Wednesday, 4 March, to reach the T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 Final. They bowled South Africa out for 169 and then chased it down in barely 13 overs – 9 wickets down with 43 balls to spare.
South Africa Innings – 169/8
South Africa never found any momentum after losing two wickets inside two overs. Ryan Rickelton fell for a golden duck, and Quinton de Kock went shortly after for 10. Dewald Brevis offered some resistance with 34 off 27, and Marco Jansen launched a brilliant late assault – 55 not out off 30 balls at a strike rate of 183.33 with 5 sixes – to push the total to 169/8.
For New Zealand, Rachin Ravindra (2/29) and Matt Henry (2/34) were the pick of the bowlers, while Cole McConchie snapped two key wickets in a single over.
New Zealand Chase – 173/1
What followed was extraordinary. Finn Allen put on one of the great World Cup innings – 100 not out off just 33 balls at a strike rate of 303.03, hammering 10 fours and 8 sixes. He and Tim Seifert (58 off 33, SR 175.76) put on 117 for the first wicket to virtually seal the match before half time. New Zealand reached their target in the 13th over, Rachin Ravindra finishing unbeaten on 13.
South Africa’s bowlers had no answers. Marco Jansen, so good with the bat, conceded 53 from 2.5 overs (econ 21.2). Kagiso Rabada was the only bowler to take a wicket in the chase.
Statz Ratings
Finn Allen scored 96.4 on the Statz Rating leaderboard – one of the highest scores of the tournament. Rachin Ravindra (48.2) and Marco Jansen (47.1) rounded out the top three, with Jansen’s batting heroics giving him a strong rating despite the defeat.
| Rank | Player | Team | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finn Allen | New Zealand | 96.4 |
| 2 | Rachin Ravindra | New Zealand | 48.2 |
| 3 | Marco Jansen | South Africa | 47.1 |
| 4 | Tim Seifert | New Zealand | 35.5 |
| 5 | Kagiso Rabada | South Africa | 25.3 |
Statz Ratings powered by Statz Cricket – combining batting impact, bowling effectiveness, and contextual factors on a 0-100 scale.
South Africa vs New Zealand: who played
New Zealand won by 9 wickets (with 43 balls remaining) in T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens on 4 March 2026. Finn Allen top-scored with 100 off 33 balls and Cole McConchie took 2/9.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in South Africa vs New Zealand?
South Africa XI: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi. New Zealand XI: Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson.
Who won South Africa vs New Zealand?
New Zealand won by 9 wickets (with 43 balls remaining).
When and where was South Africa vs New Zealand played?
South Africa vs New Zealand was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Wednesday 4 March 2026, in T20 World Cup 2026.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs New Zealand?
South Africa scored 169/8 in 20 overs. New Zealand scored 173/1 in 12.5 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in South Africa vs New Zealand?
Finn Allen was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 142/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in South Africa vs New Zealand?
Finn Allen top-scored with 100 off 33 balls.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs New Zealand?
Cole McConchie took 2/9 in 1 overs.