"Finn Allen was their destroyer in chief with an incredible 100 not out off just 33 balls. Needing one run to win and Allen on 96 not out, he smashed a Marco Jansen delivery to the boundary to bring up his ton and complete a nine-wicket triumph. It was a phenomenal knock from Allen as he made light of a pitch that looked tricky when South Africa batter on it earlier."
"An unbeaten 55 from Jansen enabled South Africa to post a below-par 169 for eight from their 20 overs, a score woefully exposed as New Zealand cruised to their victory target with more than seven overs remaining. South Africa were the only remaining unbeaten team in the tournament, a run that included an emphatic defeat of the Black Caps in the group stage."
"New Zealand came out swinging and 84 from the opening powerplay effectively settled a one-sided contest. Jansen was not as effective with the ball as he was with the bat while Kagiso Rabada was also surprisingly impotent."
New Zealand decisively defeated South Africa in the T20 World Cup semi-final at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Finn Allen delivered a match-winning performance with an unbeaten 100 off 33 balls, showcasing exceptional batting on a challenging pitch. South Africa managed 169 for eight, with Marco Jansen contributing an unbeaten 55, but the total proved insufficient. New Zealand's opening powerplay produced 84 runs, effectively deciding the contest early. The Black Caps reached their target with over seven overs remaining, securing a nine-wicket victory. South Africa, previously unbeaten in the tournament, failed to capitalize on their status as pre-match favorites, with key batsmen underperforming and bowlers proving ineffective.
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