Kolkata: New Zealand defeated South Africa by 9 wickets in the first semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and qualified for the final.
In the match played in Kolkata, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and invited South Africa to bat first.
South Africa scored 169 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Marco Janssen remained unbeaten on 55 runs.
In addition, Aiden Markram was dismissed for 18, de Kock for 10, Dewald Brewers for 34, David Miller for 6, Stubbs for 29 runs. Matt Henry, McConkie and Richan Ravindra took 2 wickets each for New Zealand.
Thanks to the smoky batting of Finn Allen and Tim Seifert, New Zealand achieved the target for the loss of one wicket in the 13th over.
Kiwi opener Finn Allen scored the fastest century in the history of the T20 World Cup. He scored a century off 33 balls, which included 10 fours and 8 sixes.
In addition, Tim Seifert scored 58 runs, Richan Ravindra remained not out after scoring 13 runs.
Previously, the record for the fastest century in the T20 World Cup was held by former West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle, who scored a century off 47 balls against England in 2016.
It should be noted that the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup will be played between India and England in Mumbai tomorrow.
