New Zealand have advanced to the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after a commanding victory over South Africa national cricket team in the semi-final, powered by a historic innings from Finn Allen.

South Africa batted first and posted 169 for 8 in their 20 overs. Marco Jansen top-scored with an unbeaten 55 off 30 balls, while Dewald Brevis added 34. New Zealand’s bowlers kept the scoring in check through regular wickets, with Rachin Ravindra and Cole McConchie taking two wickets each to prevent the total from climbing beyond reach.

In reply, the New Zealand national cricket team produced one of the most explosive chases seen in the tournament. Opening batter Finn Allen delivered a stunning unbeaten 100 from just 33 balls, the fastest century in the history of the men’s T20 World Cup. His innings included a barrage of boundaries and sixes that quickly shifted the momentum of the match.

Allen was supported by Tim Seifert, who scored 58 off 33 balls as the pair built a rapid opening partnership that put New Zealand firmly in control of the chase. After Seifert’s dismissal, Rachin Ravindra remained unbeaten on 13 as New Zealand reached 173 for 1 in 12.5 overs.

The nine-wicket victory secured New Zealand a place in the tournament final, with Allen’s record-breaking century standing out as one of the most remarkable individual performances of the competition. The result continues New Zealand’s strong run in ICC events and puts them one step away from the T20 World Cup title.

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