A record ton by Finn Allen powered New Zealand past South Africa and into the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. After restricting South Africa to 169/8, the Black Caps raced to 173/1 in 12.5 overs to complete a dominant nine-wicket win. And the gamble paid off immediately as he dismissed left-handers Quinton De Kock and Ryan Rickelton off successive deliveries to peg South Africa back to 12/2. Once reeling at 77/5, Tristan Stubbs and Marco Jansen dragged South Africa back on track with a 73-run partnership off 48 balls. The water-tight New Zealand bowling line-up kept South Africa in check almost through the innings, save the late charge by Jansen.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 05, 2026 06:39 UTC