South Africa captain Aiden Markram believes that their previous win against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup group stage will have no impact on the upcoming semifinal match. Both teams are gearing up for a fresh start as they face off at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, with the Proteas looking to shed their “chokers” label. Markram, who has led his team impressively in the tournament, emphasized the need to bring their best game to the semifinal.
On the other hand, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner sees his team as underdogs but backs them to perform well in one-off games. Despite facing tough competition, Santner is confident in their ability to adapt quickly and compete against any team. New Zealand, who have reached their fourth semifinal in the last five T20 World Cups, aim to overcome South Africa and secure a spot in the final. The team’s fast bowler Matt Henry, who returned home for the birth of his second child, is expected to rejoin the squad for the crucial match.
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