Mitchell Santner: New Zealand and South Africa are 'In the Same Boat' for T20 World Cup Semi-Final
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Santner: NZ, SA "in same boat" for T20 WC semi-final; ready for knockout challenge
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News18•03-03-2026, 20:15
Santner: NZ, SA "in same boat" for T20 WC semi-final; ready for knockout challenge
•New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner dismisses "underdog" tag, stating both teams are "in the same boat" for the T20 World Cup semi-final against undefeated South Africa.
•South Africa enters the semi-finals as the only unbeaten team, with seven consecutive wins, including a group-stage victory over New Zealand.
•New Zealand's path was turbulent, qualifying on net run rate after a washout and a defeat, marking their fourth T20 World Cup semi-final appearance.
•Santner emphasizes containing South Africa's explosive batting, aiming to restrict them to around 180 runs, acknowledging their strong top and middle order.
•The captain anticipates a balanced Kolkata pitch and highlights the importance of execution and adapting to conditions in the high-stakes knockout game.
