Eden Gardens will host the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final pitting South Africa against New Zealand, a fixture where the Proteas reign supreme with a 5-0 World Cup record. Delving deeper into their T20 rivalry reveals standout batting performances that have shaped these encounters.
New Zealand’s Martin Guptill leads with 424 runs in 10 T20s against South Africa, at 132 strike rate, including a century and two fifties that defined his legacy.
South Africa’s AB de Villiers is next, amassing 270 runs in 11 matches with a 119 strike rate and one explosive fifty.
JP Duminy contributed 256 runs in eight games for South Africa, striking at 162, highlighted by a 86-run knock and a half-century.
Brendon McCullum of New Zealand scored 248 runs across 12 innings at 112 strike rate, with one fifty to boast.
Hashim Amla added 219 runs in seven matches at 123 strike rate, showcasing his mastery in limited-overs cricket.
As the semi-final approaches, these records fuel speculation: Can New Zealand shatter the streak, or will South Africa extend their dominance?