SA vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, 1st Semi-Final

South Africa will face New Zealand in the 1st semifinal as both teams aim to secure a berth in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The Proteas are undefeated in the tournament so far and have been dominant. On the other hand, New Zealand lost their last Super 8 match by four wickets against England but managed to get into the last four.

In their most recent head-to-head clash during the league stage, South Africa defeated New Zealand by seven wickets. The Black Caps batted first and posted a total of 175 runs in 20 overs. In response, South Africa comfortably chased down the target in just 17.1 overs. As per the ICC T20 World Cup head-to-head record, New Zealand have lost all five games against South Africa in the T20 World Cup history.

South Africa captain Aiden Markram is arguably one of the best batsmen in the world. He has been the leading run-scorer for his team in this tournament, scoring 268 runs at an average of 53.60 and an impressive strike rate of 175.16.

Meanwhile, New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra made an impact in the last match against England, scoring 11 runs and taking three wickets at an economy rate of 4.8. With both players in excellent form, they emerge as prime captaincy picks for the SA vs NZ Dream11 team prediction.

South Africa vs New Zealand Match Details

SA vs NZ Dream11 Team Today Stats

SA vs NZ Toss Prediction

In the last six games of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the oldest cricket stadium in India, Eden Gardens, the team batting first has won four times, while the chasing side has won two matches. According to the SA vs NZ Dream11 prediction today match, South Africa captain Aiden Markram is expected to win the toss and chose to bat first here, aiming to defend the total with their strong pace-bowling attack.

Record of Chasing Teams at Eden Gardens

SA vs NZ Playing 11 (Probable)

SA vs NZ Leading Run Scorers and Top Wicket Takers

SA vs NZ Captain and Vice Captain Choices

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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

Keepers: R Rickelton, T Seifert, F Allen
Batters: R Ravindra, D Brevis
All-rounders: A Markram, C Bosch, M Santner, G Phillips
Bowlers: L Ngidi, M Henry

Best Dream11 Team Today

Keepers: Q de Kock, T Seifert
Batters: R Ravindra, D Miller, T Stubbs
All-rounders: A Markram, M Jansen, M Santner, G Phillips
Bowlers: L Ngidi, L Ferguson

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for SA vs NZ match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.

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