In the first semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, New Zealand defeated South Africa by nine wickets to secure a place in the final. The match was played in Kolkata, where New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to field first.
South Africa posted 169 for 8 in their 20 overs. Marco Jansen remained unbeaten on 55 while Dewald Brevis scored 34 and Stubbs added 29. For New Zealand, Matt Henry McConchie and Rachin Ravindra claimed two wickets each.
In reply New Zealand chased down the target in just 13 overs, losing only one wicket. Opener Finn Allen delivered a sensational performance scoring the fastest century in T20 World Cup history. He reached his hundred in just 33 balls, smashing 10 fours and 8 sixes. Tim Seifert contributed 58 runs, while Rachin Ravindra remained unbeaten on 13.
Allen broke the previous record held by Chris Gayle, who scored a 47-ball century in 2016.
The second semi final between India and England will be played in Mumbai.
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