Finn Allen scored the quickest century in T20 World Cup historical past, reaching 100 in simply 33 balls, together with 10 fours and eight sixes.
KOLKATA: Within the first semi-final of the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2026, New Zealand cricket group defeated South Africa cricket group by 9 wickets to qualify for the ultimate.
The match was performed in Kolkata, with New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner profitable the toss and electing to subject first.
South Africa Innings
South Africa posted 169/8 in 20 overs. Marco Jansen remained unbeaten on 55
Different notable contributions: Aiden Markram 18, Quinton de Kock 10, David Miller 6, Dwaine Pretorius 34, Stokes 29.
Matt Henry, Matt McConkey, and Rachin Ravindra took 2 wickets every for New Zealand.
New Zealand Chase
New Zealand reached the goal within the thirteenth over with only one wicket down, because of explosive batting by Finn Allen and Tim Seifert.
Finn Allen scored the quickest century in T20 World Cup historical past, reaching 100 in simply 33 balls, together with 10 fours and eight sixes. Tim Seifert contributed 58, whereas Rachin Ravindra remained unbeaten on 13.
The second semi-final shall be performed tomorrow in Mumbai between India and England, organising the ultimate conflict within the T20 World Cup 2026.
