SA vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 1st Semi-Final Match Weather Update: The first semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be played between South Africa and New Zealand on Wednesday, March 4. This high voltage match will start at 7 pm at the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. It is a do or die contest for both the teams as the losing team will be directly out of the tournament. In such a situation, both pressure and thrill are going to be at their peak. There is news that New Zealand may make changes in its playing eleven for this important match.

Recently a match was played between India and West Indies at Eden Gardens, which was considered a virtual quarterfinal. In that match, the score was around 200 runs and the team chasing the target won. It is clear from this that the role of toss can be important here. Usually high scoring matches are seen on this ground. The top order batting of both South Africa and New Zealand is in excellent form, from which big scores are expected.

weather report

According to the Meteorological Department, it will be sunny in Kolkata on the day of the match and the effect of heat will also be visible. The maximum temperature is likely to be around 33 degrees Celsius and the minimum is expected to be around 19 degrees Celsius. There is no possibility of rain during the day and night, due to which the entire match is expected to go off without any interruption. Light winds will blow from the west at about 6 miles per hour. Humidity will be around 29 percent and the UV index has been recorded at 8.

eden gardens pitch report

The pitch at Eden Gardens is generally considered favorable for batsmen. The average score of the first innings here is around 182 runs. However, in recent matches, fast bowlers have had more success. According to statistics, fast bowlers have taken 44 wickets compared to 31 wickets of spinners. Good bounce in the pitch and a fast outfield allow the batsmen to play shots.

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Dew can also play an important role at night, which can make it difficult for the bowlers in the second innings. This is why the captain who wins the toss can decide to bowl first. Overall, considering the pitch and weather, spectators can witness an exciting and high-scoring semi-final match.