NZ Vs SA | New Zealand Beat South Africa, Enter T20 World Cup Finals

inn Allen smashed the fastest century in T20 World Cup history, off just 33 balls, to help New Zealand complete a chase of 170 in just 12.5 overs against South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final in Kolkata on Wednesday. Allen completed the joint-fastest fifty of the ongoing tournament off just 19 balls, as New Zealand flew to 84/0 in the first six overs, making it the highest powerplay score in T20 World Cup history. Tim Seifert slammed a 28-ball fifty, stitching a 117-run opening stand with Allen. Earlier, Marco Jansen smashed an unbeaten 55 off 30 balls to rescue South Africa to a fighting total of 169/8 in 20 overs. New Zealand had South Africa pinned at 77/5 at one stage, after captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bowl. The victory sees New Zealand enter the final, where they'll face either India or England