Underdogs New Zealand confident on eve of T20 semi-finalNew Zealand’s Kyle Jamieson bowls during training on the eve of the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (Photo: AFP)KOLKATA - Underdogs New Zealand back themselves against anyone in “one-off games”, captain Mitchell Santner declared on Tuesday on the eve of their T20 World Cup cricket semi-final against South Africa in Kolkata. South Africa, by contrast, enjoyed statement wins over India and the West Indies in the second phase. New Zealand and South Africa have never won a cricket World Cup in either 50-over or T20 formats. New Zealand will be playing their fourth semi-final in the last five T20 World Cups.

Source: Bangkok Post March 03, 2026 15:44 UTC