By Levy Masiteng
New Zealand stormed into the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Wednesday after opener Finn Allen smashed the fastest century in the tournament’s history to power a nine-wicket demolition of South Africa at Eden Gardens.
Chasing 170 for victory, New Zealand surged to 173 for one in 12.5 overs, winning with 43 balls to spare after South Africa posted 169 for eight.
Allen produced a brutal unbeaten 100 from 33 balls, striking 10 fours and eight sixes in a display that left South Africa’s previously unbeaten campaign in ruins.
New Zealand’s openers seized control immediately. Allen and Tim Seifert rocketed to 84 without loss inside the first six overs, effectively ending the contest before South Africa’s bowlers could settle.
Seifert played the supporting role to perfection, blasting 58 from 33 balls as the pair added 117 for the first wicket.
South Africa, who arrived
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