Sport|ICC Men's T20 World CupNew Zealand annihilate South Africa to reach T20 World Cup finalFinn Allen hits fastest century at a T20 World Cup as New Zealand crush South Africa by nine wickets to reach final.
## Sports Update: T20 World Cup Semifinal
Sports Update: T20 World Cup Semifinal
New Zealand advanced to the final of the Twenty20 World Cup following a nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the first semifinal held at Eden Gardens.
South Africa, after being put to bat, recovered from 77-5 to post a total of 169-8, led by Marco Jansen who scored an unbeaten 55.
New Zealand's Finn Allen achieved an unbeaten 100 off 33 balls, featuring in a 117-run opening partnership with Tim Seifert, who scored 58. The team met their target in just 12.5 overs, with Allen's innings marking the fastest century in T20 World Cup history.
New Zealand advanced to the final of the Twenty20 World Cup following a nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the first semifinal held at Eden Gardens.
Rachin Ravindra and Cole McConchie took two wickets each for New Zealand. Marco Jansen and Tristan Stubbs contributed significantly with a 73-run partnership to stabilize South Africa's innings. Matt Henry, returning after personal commitments, contributed with bowling figures of 2-34.
Defending champions India will face twice champions England in the second semifinal in Mumbai on Thursday, leading up to the final scheduled for Sunday.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
