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New Zealand vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Result
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New Zealand crushed South Africa by 9 wickets in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final. Finn Allen hit a record 33-ball century as the Black Caps chased 170 in 12.5 overs at Eden Gardens. Full scorecard, stats and highlights.
- New Zealand Beat South Africa by 9 Wickets to Reach T20 World Cup 2026 Final
- Match Summary
- South Africa Innings: 169/8 (20 overs)
- South Africa Batting Scorecard
- New Zealand Bowling
- New Zealand Innings: 173/1 (12.5 overs)
- New Zealand Batting Scorecard
- South Africa Bowling
- Key Stats and Records
- Partnership Records
- Other Milestones
- Turning Points
- Match Officials
- What Next?
- Where to Follow T20 World Cup 2026
New Zealand Beat South Africa by 9 Wickets to Reach T20 World Cup 2026 Final
New Zealand 173/1 (12.5 overs) beat South Africa 169/8 (20 overs) by 9 wickets
1st Semi-Final, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Eden Gardens, Kolkata | March 4, 2026
New Zealand became the first team to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2026 final after a dominant nine-wicket win over South Africa at Eden Gardens. Finn Allen smashed the fastest century in T20 World Cup history—100 not out off just 33 balls—as the Black Caps chased down 170 in 12.5 overs with nine wickets in hand.
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 169/8 | 20 | Batting first |
| New Zealand | 173/1 | 12.5 | Won by 9 wickets |
Toss: New Zealand won the toss and elected to field
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Player of the Match: Finn Allen (100* off 33 balls)
South Africa Innings: 169/8 (20 overs)
South Africa were rocked early by Cole McConchie, who removed Quinton de Kock (10) and Ryan Rickelton (0) in consecutive deliveries to leave the Proteas at 12/2.
Aiden Markram (18), Dewald Brevis (34) and David Miller (6) could not build momentum, and at 96/6 the innings looked in trouble.
Marco Jansen and Tristan Stubbs then added 73 runs for the sixth wicket—South Africa’s highest sixth-wicket partnership in T20 World Cup history.
Jansen remained unbeaten on 55 off 30 balls (2 fours, 5 sixes), while Stubbs made 29 off 24. Their stand lifted South Africa to 169/8, but the total proved well short on a batting-friendly Kolkata surface.
South Africa Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 125.00 |
| Ryan Rickelton | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Aiden Markram (c) | 18 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 90.00 |
| Dewald Brevis | 34 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 125.93 |
| David Miller | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 29 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 120.83 |
| Marco Jansen | 55* | 30 | 2 | 5 | 183.33 |
| Corbin Bosch | – | – | – | – | – |
| Kagiso Rabada | – | – | – | – | – |
| Keshav Maharaj | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lungi Ngidi | – | – | – | – | – |
| Extras | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 169/8 | 20 | – | – | 8.45 |
New Zealand Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole McConchie | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 8.00 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
| James Neesham | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 |
| Matt Henry | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 8.75 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 10.25 |
Note: Bowling figures are indicative based on reported match data. NZ spinners (McConchie, Ravindra) combined for 4/63 in 9 overs—New Zealand’s best spin returns in India during the tournament.
New Zealand Innings: 173/1 (12.5 overs)
Chasing 170, Finn Allen and Tim Seifert tore into the South African attack from ball one. The pair put on 84 runs in the powerplay—the highest powerplay score in a T20 World Cup knockout match, surpassing England’s 67/0 in 2016.
It was also New Zealand’s second-highest powerplay total in Men’s T20 World Cup history.
Allen reached his fifty off just 19 balls—the fastest fifty by a New Zealand batter in T20 World Cup history, beating Glenn Phillips’ previous 22-ball record.
He then brought up his hundred in 33 balls, eclipsing Chris Gayle’s 47-ball century in 2016 to set a new T20 World Cup record. Allen finished unbeaten on 100 off 33 deliveries, with 10 fours and 8 sixes, at a strike rate of 303.03.
Tim Seifert contributed 58 off 33 balls (7 fours, 2 sixes) before falling to Kagiso Rabada. Rachin Ravindra remained not out on 13 off 11 as New Zealand crossed the line in 12.5 overs.
New Zealand Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finn Allen | 100* | 33 | 10 | 8 | 303.03 |
| Tim Seifert | 58 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 175.76 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 13* | 11 | 2 | 0 | 118.18 |
| Extras | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 173/1 | 12.5 | – | – | 13.66 |
South Africa Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | 2.5 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 18.70 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 3 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 9.33 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Corbin Bosch | 2 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 17.50 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11.00 |
Marco Jansen’s 53 runs conceded is the most by a South African bowler in a Men’s T20 World Cup innings.
Key Stats and Records
Finn Allen’s Record-Breaking Knock
- 33-ball century – Fastest hundred in Men’s T20 World Cup history (previous: Chris Gayle, 47 balls, 2016)
- 19-ball fifty – Fastest fifty by a New Zealand batter in T20 World Cup history
- 88 runs in boundaries – Most boundary runs by a New Zealand batter in a T20 World Cup innings
- 8 sixes – Most sixes by a New Zealand batter in a single T20 World Cup innings
- 26 sixes – Finn Allen now holds the record for most sixes in a Men’s T20 World Cup edition for New Zealand
Partnership Records
- 117-run opening stand (Allen–Seifert) – Second-highest century partnership in a T20 World Cup knockout
- 84 in powerplay – Highest powerplay score in a T20 World Cup knockout; New Zealand’s second-highest in T20 WC history
- 73-run stand (Jansen–Stubbs) – South Africa’s highest sixth-wicket partnership in T20Is and in Men’s T20 World Cup history
Other Milestones
- Cole McConchie’s double-wicket over (de Kock, Rickelton) left South Africa 12/2
- Marco Jansen became only the second player to score 50+ from No.7 or lower in a T20 World Cup knockout
- Aiden Markram became South Africa’s most-capped Men’s T20 World Cup captain (17 matches)
Turning Points
- Cole McConchie’s double strike – Removing de Kock and Rickelton in one over put South Africa on the back foot at 12/2.
- Jansen–Stubbs recovery – The 73-run sixth-wicket stand gave South Africa a fighting total of 169, but it was never enough.
- Powerplay blitz – Allen and Seifert’s 84 in six overs effectively killed the chase; New Zealand needed only 86 more from 84 balls.
- Allen’s 33-ball century – The knock sealed the result and rewrote the record books.
Match Officials
- On-field Umpires: Alex Wharf, Richard Illingworth
- TV Umpire: Nitin Menon
- Match Referee: Javagal Srinath
- Reserve Umpire: Rod Tucker
What Next?
New Zealand advanced to the T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8, 2026, where they faced India, who beat England by 7 runs in the second semi-final in Mumbai.
India beats England to reach finals of T20 World Cup 2026.
South Africa’s campaign ended in Kolkata. The Proteas had topped their Super 8 group but could not overcome New Zealand’s explosive batting in the semi-final.
Where to Follow T20 World Cup 2026
For the latest T20 World Cup 2026 schedule, results, and match previews, stay tuned to iplruns.in.
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