South Africa v New Zealand: T20 World Cup cricket semi-final – live

T20 World Cup updates from Kolkata; 1.30pm GMT start Today’s edition of The Spin | Follow on Bluesky “I wish cricket was that easy,” said Aiden Markram, the South Africa captain and the highest-scoring batter remaining in the competition. “Both teams have played a lot of cricket since [SA beat New Zealand in the group stage] and it’s a completely fresh start. I don’t think it’s as straightforward as being able to repeat that again. With regards to us being favourites or not, that’s all diff...

3 Mar, 16:01 — 4 Mar, 12:46

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Why this matters

This semi-final match is significant as it pits the tournament's only unbeaten team, South Africa, against New Zealand. South Africa has a history of faltering in crucial knockout stages of global tournaments, making this a potential turning point if they can overcome their past and secure a place in the final.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: BBC · 3 Mar, 16:01|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 21h|Window: 21h

BBC3 Mar, 16:01First to report

Is it time to trust South Africa as World Cup 'favourites'?

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The Guardian4 Mar, 12:46Latest update