SA vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026: NZ Defeats SA & Win by 9 Wickets

SA vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026: NZ Defeats SA & Win by 9 Wickets:



SA vs NZ LIVE T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final: Finn Allen smashed fastest century the  in T20 World Cup history to help New Zealand beat South Africa in just 12.5 in the first semi-final in Kolkata.



Allen’s ton helps New Zealand stun South Africa to secure final berth Allen smashed a 33-ball century, the fastest in the history of the tournament & lead New Zealand to its second T20 World Cup final.

Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bowl first as South Africa managed 169/8 in 20 overs.



NZ reached its second men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final with a victory complete all the intrigue of its first half, the chase carried scarcely a tremor of uncertainty. Chasing 170 at Eden Gardens, it surged home with nine wickets in hand, Finn Allen unbeaten 33-ball hundred that turned the pursuit into a display of controlled violence.

SA vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026: NZ Defeats SA & Win by 9 Wicket

In the first semi-final of the 2026 T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, New Zealand defeated South Africa by 9 wickets with a staggering 43 balls to spare. The highlight of the night was undoubtedly Finn Allen, who smashed the fastest century in Men’s T20 World Cup history.

Match Summary: SA vs. NZ (Semi-Final 1)
Team
Score
Top Performer
South Africa
169/8 (20 overs)
Marco Jansen: 55* (30)
New Zealand
173/1 (12.5 overs)
Finn Allen: 100 (33)*

SA vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026: NZ Defeats SA & Win by 9 Wickets

What an absolute demolition by the Black Caps! New Zealand didn't just win; they essentially sprinted into the final.

In the first semi-final of the 2026 T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, New Zealand defeated South Africa by 9 wickets with a staggering 43 balls to spare. The highlight of the night was undoubtedly Finn Allen, who smashed the fastest century in Men’s T20 World Cup history.


Match Summary: SA vs. NZ (Semi-Final 1)
Team
Score
Top Performer
South Africa
169/8 (20 overs)
Marco Jansen: 55* (30)
New Zealand
173/1 (12.5 overs)
Finn Allen: 100 (33)*


Key Highlights: 
The Finn Allen Show: Allen reached his 100 in just 33 balls, maintaining a strike rate of over 300. His innings included 10 fours and 8 massive sixes, leaving the Proteas bowlers with nowhere to hide.


Proteas Recovery: South Africa was reeling at 77/5 before Marco Jansen (55)* and Tristan Stubbs (29) staged a 73-run recovery. However, their total of 169 proved to be a mere speed bump for the Kiwis.

New Zealand has become the first team to qualify for the final on March 8 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. They will face the winner of the second semi-final between India and England.


Bowling Brilliance: Earlier, Cole McConchie set the tone for NZ by taking two wickets in two balls during the powerplay, finishing with 2/9. Rachin Ravindra also stifled the middle order with 2/29.


Historical Context: This victory marks New Zealand's first-ever win over South Africa in a Men's T20 World Cup, breaking a 5-0 losing streak.








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