Finn Allen's Record-Breaking Century Powers New Zealand to T20 World Cup Final
Summary
Finn Allen scored a record-breaking century off 33 balls, leading New Zealand to a 9-wicket victory over South Africa and securing their place in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final.
Key Points
- Finn Allen scored the fastest century in men's T20 World Cup history, reaching 100 runs off 33 balls.
- New Zealand defeated South Africa by 9 wickets in the semi-final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
- South Africa scored 169 runs in 20 overs, but New Zealand chased the target in 12.5 overs.
- New Zealand became the first team to reach the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
