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T20 World Cup 2026: Semi-Final 1, SA vs NZ Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between South Africa vs New Zealand?

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South Africa and New Zealand. (Photo Source: ICC)

South Africa (SA) are all set to face New Zealand (NZ) in the first semi-final in the 2026 T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Wednesday, March 4.

The Proteas are the only unbeaten team in the tournament so far. They won four games in the group stage and three more in the Super 8. South Africa did suffer a scare in their last game against Zimbabwe but wouldn’t want to read too much into it as they had rested some of their premier players for the inconsequential clash.

On the other hand, Mitchell Santner has led New Zealand commendably. The Kiwis have not fired on all cylinders, having lost matches against South Africa and England. However, they do have what it takes to give the Proteas a run for their money.

New Zealand and South Africa met each other earlier in the tournament. Aiden Markram and Co. won the match in Ahmedabad by seven wickets.


SA vs NZ Match Details

Match South Africa vs New Zealand, Semi-final 1, T20 World Cup 2026
Date and Time (IST) Wednesday, March 04, 07:00 PM
Venue Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Broadcast and live-streaming JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)

Eden Gardens, Kolkata: Pitch Report

The iconic venue is expected to offer a balanced surface, where batters will mostly thrive but bowlers would also have something in their favour. While Eden Gardens has hosted several games in the marquee event this year, taking all of them into account won’t be a great idea as all but one of them were games held in the morning or in the afternoon.

The virtual quarter-final between India and the West Indies was the first game held in the evening at Eden Gardens during the ongoing World Cup. The Caribbean side posted 195/4 and India chased it down with five wickets and four balls to spare. Chasing teams have a great record in T20s at Eden Gardens. The captain who wins the toss would opt to bowl first and keep the opposition down below 200.


SA vs NZ Head-to-Head Record in T20Is

Matches Played 19
SA Won 12
NZ Won 07
Tied / No Results 0
First-ever Fixture October 21, 2005 (NZ Won)
Last-ever Fixture February 14, 2026 (SA Won)

SA vs NZ Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa (SA):

Aiden Markram (C), Quinton de Kock (WK), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.

New Zealand (NZ):

Tim Seifert (WK), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (C), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson.


SA vs NZ Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Aiden Markram 

Aiden Markram has led his team from the front in the tournament so far. He is third on the list of leading run-getters in the 2026 T20 World Cup. The right-handed batter has amassed 268 runs in seven innings at an average of 53.60 and a strike rate of 175.17. Markram would want to continue his purple patch when he faced the Kiwis on Wednesday.


Probable Best Bowler: Lungi Ngidi

Lungi Ngidi has been one of the most consistent bowlers in this tournament. He has impressed the cricket fraternity with his clever usage of slower balls. The right-arm seamer has bagged 12 wickets from six games at an average of 13.75. His four-over spell will be crucial and Markram would want to use him tactically.


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MPL T20 2026: Match 23, MS vs JRL Match Prediction – Who will win today’s MPL T20 match between Malwa Stallions vs Jabalpur Royal Lions?

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MPL T20 2026: Match 23, MS vs JRL Match Prediction – Who will win today’s MPL T20 match between Malwa Stallions vs Jabalpur Royal Lions? (Source : malwastallions on IG/jabalpurroyallions on IG)

Malwa Stallions (MS) will face Jabalpur Royal Lions (JRL) in Match 23 of the Madhya Pradesh T20 League (MPL) 2026 on Saturday, June 13, at the Daly College Ground in Indore.

The Malwa Stallions are at the bottom of the table, with just one win in six matches. Having lost five of their six games, they will be playing for pride in their final games. They were beaten in dominant fashion by the Royal Niram Eagles in their last game, being bundled out for a paltry 113.

Jabalpur Royal Lions, on the other hand, have played just two matches this season, winning both. They still maintain their perfect record in the season and are coming off a dominant five-wicket win against the Ujjain Falcons, chasing down a total of 211 with relative ease.


MS vs JRL: Match Details

Match Malwa Stallions vs Jabalpur Royal Lions, Match 23, MPT20 League 2026
Date and Time (IST) Saturday, June 13, 10:00 AM
Venue Daly College Ground, Indore
Broadcast and Live Streaming JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)

Daly College Ground, Indore: Pitch Report

The Daly College Ground in Indore has seen a slew of high-scoring matches, both favouring batting and bowling teams. Out of all the games held at this venue, just one game has not seen scores of over 190 in at least one innings of the game. This is also expected to be a high-scoring fixture between two dominant teams.


MS vs JRL: Head-to-Head T20 Record

This is the first fixture between the two teams.


MS vs JRL: Predicted Playing XIs

Malwa Stallions:

Saksham Purohit (wk), Ansh Yadav, Akhil Nigote Yadav, Ashutosh Sharma (c), Rishabh Chauhan, Parth Sahani, Prashant Kasde, Sachin Vishwakarma, Aditya Mishra, Vivek Sharma, Ishan Choudhary

Jabalpur Royal Lions:

Arpit Gaud, Ajay Rohera (wk), Abhishek Bhandari, Akarsh Singh, Ritik Tada, Sanjog Nijjar, Rahul Batham (c), Nayanraj Mewada, Akshay Sharma, Pankaj Patel, Puneet Datey


MS vs JRL: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Ritik Tada 

The 23-year-old batter Ritik Tada has been the Royal Lions’ best batter in 2026. He followed up his 27-ball 47 from the first game with a dominant 32-ball 91 against the Falcons, making light work of a 211-run chase. He will be looking to continue this run for the team.


Probable Best Bowler: Puneet Datey

Seamer Puneet Datey has been one of the Royal Lions’ premier strike bowlers. He has picked up four wickets in two games at an economy rate of 6. He picked up figures of 3 for 18 in his first game. 


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APL 2026: Match 5, BB vs ROR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s APL match between Bhimavaram Bulls vs Royals of Rayalaseema?

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Bhimavaram Bulls take on the Royals of Rayalaseema in Match No. 5 of the Andhra Premier League 2026 on June 11 at the Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.

This is the Bhimavaram Bulls’ second game of the season. They kicked off their season against the Vijayawada Sunshiners on June 10. They finished fourth on the table in 2025 and will be looking to go all the way in 2026.

The Royals finished last in the 2025 season, picking up just one win from their six games. They will be looking to make a comeback in 2026 and start their season on a high note by beating the Bulls.


BB vs ROR: Match Details

Match Bhimavaram Bulls vs Royals of Raayalseema, Match 5, Andhra Premier League 2026
Date and Time (IST) Thursday, June 11, 2026, 6:30 PM (IST)
Venue ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Broadcast and Live Streaming JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)

ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam: Pitch Report

The ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam is one of the batting-friendly venues in the country. The red-soil wicket is flat, and the ball comes onto the bat quite nicely. The proximity to the sea means dew can play a significant role in the evening games. Bowlers can get lateral movement due to the sea breeze and spinners can get grip off the surface.


BB vs ROR: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played 01
Won By BB 01
Won By ROR 00
No Result 00
Only Fixture August 10, 2025

BB vs ROR: Predicted Playing XIs

Bhimavaram Bulls:

Hemanth Reddy (C), Vigneswara Sai Sravan Thota, Vamsi Krishna Thanneru (WK), Munish Varma Bhupathiraju, Bailapudi Yeswanth, Revanth Reddy Kalluru, Dheeraj Kumar Mycherla, Girish Kumar Reddy Yeddala, PV Satyanarayana Raju, Veerendra Avinash Seeram, Ravikiran Mopada

Royals of Rayalseema:

Dhruva Kumar Reddy, Sai Poorna Teja, Rohit Verma, Teja Reddy Y, Shaik Rasheed (C), Vamsi Krishna M (WK), Vasu Yedla, Vineel Sagar N, Saketh Ram, Sudharsan K, Karthik Raman


BB vs ROR: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Shaik Rasheed

Shaik Rasheed can be the potential best batter in this contest. The right-handed batter scored 251 runs in five games at a strike rate of 156.88. Leading the Royals, he will be expected to carry on the form as the team’s captain and senior batter.


Probable Best Bowler: Satyanarayana Raju

PV Satyanarayana Raju was the leading wicket-taker in the previous season, claiming 14 wickets in just seven matches at an economy of 6.79. He is a vital all-phase bowler, and his breakthroughs will be key to the Bulls having a good season. 


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T20 Mumbai 2026: Semi Final 1, AA vs ATMWS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s T20 Mumbai match between Arcs Andheri vs Aakash Tigers MWS?

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T20 Mumbai 2026: Semi Final 1, AA vs ATMWS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s T20 Mumbai match between Arcs Andheri vs Aakash Tigers MWS?

Arcs Andheri will face Aakash Tigers MWS in the first semi-final of the T20 Mumbai League 2026 on June 11 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Arcs Andheri finished second on the points table, registering three wins from five matches during the league stage. Having already suffered a defeat against Aakash Tigers MWS earlier in the tournament, they will be eager to bounce back and settle the score in this crucial knockout encounter. A victory here will secure their place in the final.

Meanwhile, Aakash Tigers MWS ended the league stage in third position after an impressive campaign that saw them win five matches. Riding on strong momentum and confidence from their earlier victory over Arcs Andheri, they will aim to deliver another complete performance and book their spot in the championship match.


AA vs ATMWS: Match Details

Match ARCS Andheri vs Aakash Tigers MWS, Semi Final 1, T20 Mumbai League 2026
Date and Time (IST) Thursday, June 11, 2026, 2:00 PM
Venue Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Broadcast and Live Streaming JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai: Pitch Report

The Wankhede Stadium has historically offered favourable conditions for batters due to the flatter red-soil wickets. Despite the batters having the edge in the season, the bowlers have found some help in the form of movement of the surface and grip for spinners. The shorter boundaries and fast outfield make it easier to score runs, and with this being a night fixture, dew is expected to play a significant role.


AA vs ATMWS: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played 02
Won by AA 01
Won by ATMWS 01
Tie/NR 00
First-Ever Fixture June 5, 2025
Most-Recent Fixture June 7, 2026

AA vs ATMWS: Predicted Playing XIs

Arcs Andheri:

Divyaansh Sksena, Prasad Pawar (c) (wk), Arjun Tendulkar, Musheer Khan, Pragnesh Kanpillewar, Ayush Jethwa, Gaurav Jathar, Prasoon Singh, Ajay B Mishra, Hrishikesh Bhushan Gore, Moin Naushad Ahmed

Aakash Tigers MWS:

Sarfaraz Khan (c) (wk), Jay Gokul Bista, Varun Lavande, Saksham Parashar, Ajit Yadav, Harsh Rane, Sourabh Singh, Vinayak Bhoir, Naman Pushpak, Shams Mulani, Shashank Attarde


AA vs ATMWS: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Divyaansh Sksena

Left-handed batter Divyaansh Saxena could be the key batter for Arcs Andheri. The in-form batter has enjoyed a brilliant start to the tournament, scoring 176 runs in five matches at an impressive strike rate of 187.23. His ability to score quickly while maintaining consistency makes him a vital asset at the top of the order.


Probable Best Bowler: Ajay B Mishra

Arcs Andheri spinner Ajay B Mishra could be the key bowler in this clash. He has led from the front with the ball, picking up nine wickets in five games and playing a significant role in his team’s campaign to the tournament. 


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