The 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup Semi-Finals are underway. The first match to be played is South Africa vs New Zealand.
The Winter Olympics were exciting, MLB free agency is exciting, and even the NHL and NFL trade deadlines are exciting. But those all pale in comparison to the T20 Cricket World Cup.
Follow along here for live score updates, starting XI’s, and more.
FINAL SCORE: South Africa vs New Zealand 2026 Semi-Final Match
*New Zealand won the toss. New Zealand has decided to bowl first.
South Africa: 169/8 – 20 overs
New Zealand: 173/1 – 12.5 overs
New Zealand wins by 9 Wickets.
Current Batting Partnership
Ravindra: 13 runs
Allen: 65 runs
South Africa vs New Zealand Starting XI
Here are the confirmed starting XIs for South Africa and New Zealand in the first semi-final of the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup.
South Africa Starting XI
- Aiden Markram (C)
- Quinton de Kock
- Ryan Rickelton (WK)
- Dewald Brevis
- David Miller
- Tristan Stubbs
- Marco Jansen
- Corbin Bosch
- Kagiso Rabada
- Keshav Maharaj
- Lungi Ngidi
New Zealand Starting XI
- Tim Seifert (WK)
- Finn Allen
- Rachin Ravindra
- Glenn Phillips
- Mark Chapman
- Daryl Mitchell
- Mitchell Santner (C)
- James Neesham
- Cole McConchie
- Matt Henry
- Lockie Ferguson
Where to Watch Today’s T20 Cricket Semi-Final Match Between South Africa & New Zealand
Willow is the go-to streaming service for international cricket viewers. Fubo can also be used to stream the semi-final match. Other streaming options for fans are Tamasha and JioHotStar.
South Africa vs New Zealand T20 Cricket World Cup Semi-Final Live: Finn Allen 100 Knock Powers 9 Wicket Victory