South Africa vs New Zealand T20 World Cup: Kiwis crash Proteas' party, soar in Eden Gardens – Action in Images

Written by Kartikay Dutta

Published on Mar 04, 2026 11:31 pm IST

Expectations of a close contest were dashed as Finn Allen destroyed the more-fancied South Africans to take the Kiwis to the World Cup final with a 33-ball ton.

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South Africa were considered favourites heading into the semifinal – but nobody told Finn Allen that. The New Zealand opener walloped a record 100* off 33 deliveries, helping the Kiwis chase down 170 in just 12.5 overs, taking them through to the final. A demolition in Kolkata – and one which has left everyone scratching their eyes.(Sportz Asia)

Published on Mar 04, 2026 11:31 pm IST

South Africa were considered favourites heading into the semifinal – but nobody told Finn Allen that. The New Zealand opener walloped a record 100* off 33 deliveries, helping the Kiwis chase down 170 in just 12.5 overs, taking them through to the final. A demolition in Kolkata – and one which has left everyone scratching their eyes.(Sportz Asia)

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The start was immediate and impactful for New Zealand. Turning to spin early to target Quinton de Kock's weakness, Cole McConchie struck to remove the southpaw – and followed it up with the wicket of Ryan Rickelton on the very next ball. Two overs in, and New Zealand had the early advantage.(PTI)

Published on Mar 04, 2026 11:31 pm IST

The start was immediate and impactful for New Zealand. Turning to spin early to target Quinton de Kock's weakness, Cole McConchie struck to remove the southpaw – and followed it up with the wicket of Ryan Rickelton on the very next ball. Two overs in, and New Zealand had the early advantage.(PTI)

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A key turning point was a controversial catch decision made by the third umpire, ajudging that Daryl Mitchell got his fingers underneath the ball to dismiss Aiden Markram. Markram has been South Africa's in-form batter, but his stay was not very fluent, and brought to an end early – moving the tide of the game in NZ's favour.(PTI)

Published on Mar 04, 2026 11:31 pm IST

A key turning point was a controversial catch decision made by the third umpire, ajudging that Daryl Mitchell got his fingers underneath the ball to dismiss Aiden Markram. Markram has been South Africa's in-form batter, but his stay was not very fluent, and brought to an end early – moving the tide of the game in NZ's favour.(PTI)

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Rachin Ravindra has suddenly turned into a gun bowler for New Zealand. He continued his form with two more wickets on the night – and two important ones too, removing first Aiden Markram, then adding David Miller to his list despite the matchup. His spin coming along very nicely.(PTI)

Published on Mar 04, 2026 11:31 pm IST

Rachin Ravindra has suddenly turned into a gun bowler for New Zealand. He continued his form with two more wickets on the night – and two important ones too, removing first Aiden Markram, then adding David Miller to his list despite the matchup. His spin coming along very nicely.(PTI)

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Dewald Brevis enjoyed a strong, impactful tournament, and continued his ways as he restructured with 34(27). However, as has been the case for Brevis, he wasn't able to translate his good start into a bigger score, falling to James Neesham to earn the Kiwis a key wicket.(AP)

Published on Mar 04, 2026 11:31 pm IST

Dewald Brevis enjoyed a strong, impactful tournament, and continued his ways as he restructured with 34(27). However, as has been the case for Brevis, he wasn't able to translate his good start into a bigger score, falling to James Neesham to earn the Kiwis a key wicket.(AP)

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After losing their way with five wickets down at the halfway point of the innings, a crucial if patient partnership between Tristan Stubbs and Marco Jansen pulled things back for the Proteas. The pair looked ready to go hell for leather at the end, but Stubbs was outfoxed by Lockie Ferguson to curtail the progress.(PTI)

Published on Mar 04, 2026 11:31 pm IST

After losing their way with five wickets down at the halfway point of the innings, a crucial if patient partnership between Tristan Stubbs and Marco Jansen pulled things back for the Proteas. The pair looked ready to go hell for leather at the end, but Stubbs was outfoxed by Lockie Ferguson to curtail the progress.(PTI)

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Jansen in particular found his range to reach a half-century, scoring 55*(30) in an innings with five sixes. However, he was starved of strike and couldn't put away too many late on – he would have hoped to help South Africa reach 180+, but the Proteas had to settle for 169/8.(PTI)

Published on Mar 04, 2026 11:31 pm IST

Jansen in particular found his range to reach a half-century, scoring 55*(30) in an innings with five sixes. However, he was starved of strike and couldn't put away too many late on – he would have hoped to help South Africa reach 180+, but the Proteas had to settle for 169/8.(PTI)

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Seifert and Allen put together 117 runs in their partnership, in absolutely no time. 84 of these came in the powerplay as they tore into the South African seamers, showing no respite as they hit the ball hard to all parts of the field. A partnership which sealed the deal six overs into the chase – brutal hitting.(PTI)

Published on Mar 04, 2026 11:31 pm IST

Seifert and Allen put together 117 runs in their partnership, in absolutely no time. 84 of these came in the powerplay as they tore into the South African seamers, showing no respite as they hit the ball hard to all parts of the field. A partnership which sealed the deal six overs into the chase – brutal hitting.(PTI)

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Tim Seifert might appear to be the quieter of the two openers on the scoreshett, but his impact was no less through the first phase of the game. He dominated much of the strike in the partnership, but ensured he was scoring at a decent clip. His 58(33) was brought to an end by Kagiso Rabada, but the damage was done.(PTI)

Published on Mar 04, 2026 11:31 pm IST

Tim Seifert might appear to be the quieter of the two openers on the scoreshett, but his impact was no less through the first phase of the game. He dominated much of the strike in the partnership, but ensured he was scoring at a decent clip. His 58(33) was brought to an end by Kagiso Rabada, but the damage was done.(PTI)

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Allen looked simply unstoppable for much of his innings. It wasn't just the power – although it was certainly that, with 8 sixes to his name during his innings. There was also plenty of deft touch and innovation to earn him boundaries too. He reached his first 50 in 19 deliveries, and only needed 14 more for the remainder of his runs in a brutal showcase.(PTI)

Published on Mar 04, 2026 11:31 pm IST

Allen looked simply unstoppable for much of his innings. It wasn't just the power – although it was certainly that, with 8 sixes to his name during his innings. There was also plenty of deft touch and innovation to earn him boundaries too. He reached his first 50 in 19 deliveries, and only needed 14 more for the remainder of his runs in a brutal showcase.(PTI)

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