T20 World Cup: In the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup between South Africa and New Zealand, 4 players were left out of the playing eleven. South Africa made four changes in its playing eleven, while New Zealand made one major change in the team. South Africa gave a chance to Kahiso Rabada, Marco Janson and Keshav Maharaj in the playing eleven of the semi-finals. South Africa kept out Mafaka, George Linde and Enrique Norkhia. On the other hand, New Zealand made a big change and replaced leg spinner Ish Sodhi with all-rounder James Neesham. In the semi-final match, New Zealand won the toss and decided to field first.

New Zealand's playing eleven

Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Darrell Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Cole McConkie, Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson.

South Africa's playing eleven

Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickleton, Dewald Brewis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Yanson, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi.

New Zealand elect to field first!

With a ticket to the final on the line, here are the team changes –

NZ – Neesham replaces Sodhi
SA – Jansen, Maharaj & Rabada are back in the side

Who's winning this one?

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There will be a tough competition between South Africa and New Zealand

Both South Africa and New Zealand teams are known for their excellent play. The special thing is that New Zealand has never defeated South Africa in the T20 World Cup. But South Africa has never defeated New Zealand in any ICC knock out match. It is clear that there is going to be a tough competition between the two teams. However, the South African team has shown a very good performance in this T20 World Cup. This team has not lost a single match till now. South Africa has also defeated Team India. In such a situation, this team seems to be the contender for victory in this match.