New Zealand performed an unexpected victory over South Africa which had won all its matches during the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Eden Gardens in Kolkata when they successfully chased 170 runs to win the match by 9 wickets with 37 balls remaining. Finn Allen delivered an explosive performance by scoring an undefeated 100 runs from 33 balls which led New Zealand to a total of 173 runs with only one wicket lost after 12.5 overs.
Unbelievable Upset South Africa entered the tournament as the strongest team but their performance during the match against New Zealand proved their weaknesses when they scored 169 runs while Finn Allen and the opening batsmen successfully dominated their bowling attack. New Zealand now holds a complete 4-0 record which shows they have successfully eliminated South African teams from ICC knockout tournaments since the 2011 ODI World Cup quarterfinal. Allen's Masterclass Finn Allen reached his century through six-hitting which he accomplished in record time for T20WC semi-finals. The team achieved their victory through Finn Allen's explosive performance while his teammates maintained their composure during the match which resulted in only one lost wicket during their precise victory.
History Repeats
• 2011 WC QF: NZ win by 49 runs.
• 2015 WC SF: NZ by 4 wkts (DLS).
• 2025 CT SF: NZ by 50 runs.
• 2026 T20WC SF: NZ by 9 wkts.
South Africa’s “choker” tag lives on. NZ marches to the final!
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