Markram and Santner Key to South Africa-New Zealand T20 World Cup Semifinal

South African captain Aiden Markram and New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner are set to play pivotal roles in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semifinal at Eden Gardens. Markram leads with a striking 175-plus strike rate and 268 runs, excelling in powerplay overs, while Santner's economical bowling at 6.35 runs per over has constrained opponents. Both teams feature strong line-ups, with South Africa's power hitters and New Zealand's effective spin attack shaping expectations for a closely contested match.