Semifinal Lineup Set: SA vs NZ, India vs England Schedules

The T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal draw is complete after India's commanding five-wicket defeat of West Indies. Fans are buzzing about the marquee matchups ahead.

South Africa earned the top seed for Semifinal 1 with flawless Group 1 form: 57-run win vs Canada, super over epic vs Afghanistan, seven-wicket stroll vs New Zealand, and six-wicket finish vs UAE. Their Super 8 dominance included a stunning 76-run victory over India, nine wickets vs West Indies, and five vs Zimbabwe.

New Zealand topped Group 2 despite hurdles. They edged Afghanistan by five wickets, demolished UAE by ten, lost by seven to South Africa, but crushed Canada by eight. Super 8 highlights: rainout vs Pakistan, 61-run rout of Sri Lanka, and a four-wicket loss to England.

On March 4 at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, these two powerhouses collide in Semifinal 1.

India meets England in Semifinal 2 on March 5 at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede. Team India surged through Group 2: 29 runs vs USA, 93 vs Namibia, 61 vs Pakistan, 17 vs Netherlands. Super 8 woes included 76-run drubbing by South Africa, but 72-run win vs Zimbabwe and five-wicket triumph today propelled them forward.

England rode resilience: four-run squeaker vs Nepal, 30-run setback to West Indies, then five-wicket vs Scotland, 24-run vs Italy. Super 8s delivered 51 runs vs Sri Lanka, two wickets vs Pakistan, and four wickets vs New Zealand.

Final-bound teams will battle March 8 in Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. Expect fireworks as legacies are forged.