Allen hundred blitzes South Africa, fires NZ into T20 World Cup final
Summary
Finn Allen scored the fastest hundred in T20 World Cup history, leading New Zealand to a nine-wicket win over South Africa and into the final at Eden Gardens.
Key Points
- Finn Allen scored the fastest hundred in T20 World Cup history, powering New Zealand into the final.
- South Africa entered the semifinal on a seven-match winning streak but were restricted to 169-8 by New Zealand bowlers.
- Cole McConchie took early wickets that destabilized South Africa's batting lineup.
- New Zealand's opening pair, Finn Allen and Tim Seifert, posted a 117-run partnership securing a nine-wicket victory.
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