T20 World Cup Allen century powers New Zealand into T20 World Cup final New Zealand booked their place in the T20 World Cup final after a dominant performance saw them crush Pakistan by five wickets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Kiwis' victory was largely down to the heroics of Tim Allen, who smashed an unbeaten 74 off just 47 balls. Pakistan, put into bat first, were dismissed for 130 in their allotted 20 overs. The tourists' top-order struggled against the New Zealand attack, with Finn Allen's opening partner Devon Conway picking up three wickets to help restrict them to a modest total. Chasing down the target, New Zealand got off to a flying start thanks to an 80-run partnership between Finn and Tim Allen. The latter took centre stage, hitting eight fours and four sixes as he single-handedly drove his team towards victory. He was eventually dropped on 61, but went on to reach his half-century off just 33 balls. With the target well within reach, New Zealand's middle-order batsmen made light work of the remaining runs, with Daryl Mitchell and Jimmy Neesham adding an unbeaten 23-run stand to seal a comprehensive win. The Kiwis' victory was their seventh in succession at this year's tournament, and sets them up nicely for a repeat of their 2000 ODI World Cup final defeat against Australia. New Zealand will face either England or Pakistan in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday, after the two teams faced off earlier in the day.#Daryl_Mitchell #England #Australia #Pakistan #Finn_Allen #Devon_Conway #T20_World_Cup #New_Zealand #Jimmy_Neesham #Melbourne_Cricket_Ground #Tim_Allen
Piet Botha leans on Kagiso Rabada's fire in Blackcaps T20 World Cup semi-final The Proteas' Piet Botha has called upon the services of star fast bowler Kagiso Rabada to help guide the team through their highly anticipated T20 World Cup semi-final clash against the Blackcaps. The match, set to take place at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Wednesday, promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of the world's top cricket teams. Botha, who has been instrumental in the Proteas' impressive campaign thus far, believes that Rabada's explosive bowling will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the match. "Kagiso is an absolute game-changer," Botha said during a pre-match press conference. "He's got the ability to take wickets at any stage of the game, and his pace and accuracy are simply unmatched." Rabada has been in scintillating form throughout the tournament, claiming 12 wickets at an average of just 11.33. His impressive stats have earned him a reputation as one of the most feared fast bowlers in the world. The Blackcaps, meanwhile, will be looking to capitalize on their own strong form, having won four consecutive matches to reach the semi-finals. Captain Kane Williamson has praised his team's resilience and adaptability, stating that they are well-equipped to handle whatever challenges the Proteas may throw at them. "This is what it's all about – we've worked so hard to get to this point, and now we're eager to give it our best shot," Williamson said. "We know the Proteas are a formidable opponent, but we're confident in our ability to rise to the occasion." The highly anticipated match promises to be an electrifying encounter between two of the world's top cricket teams. With Rabada and the Blackcaps' star all-rounder Jimmy Neesham set to do battle, fans can...#Kagiso_Rabada #Kane_Williamson #Jimmy_Neesham #Melbourne_Cricket_Ground_MCG #Mark_Boucher
South Africa vs New Zealand - T20 World Cup Semifinal The Proteas and the Kiwis are set to face off in the first semifinal of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Sydney Cricket Ground. South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, are looking to make it to their second consecutive final, while New Zealand, captained by Kane Williamson, aim to bounce back from a disappointing group stage exit last year. South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first, with Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks opening the innings. De Kock got off to a flying start, hitting Tom Southee for two consecutive sixes in the second over. The left-hander went on to score 22 runs before being dismissed by Adam Milne. New Zealand's bowling attack has been their strength throughout the tournament, and they will be looking to restrict South Africa's scoring rate. Trent Boult and Tim Southee have been in fine form, while Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi provide the spin options. The Kiwis' batting lineup is led by Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, and Glenn Phillips. They will be looking to build partnerships and post a competitive total on the board. Henry Nicholls and Jimmy Neesham provide the all-rounder options, while Adam Milne and Scott Kuggeleijn are the pace bowling options. ...#South_Africa #Mitchell_Santner #Devon_Conway #Glenn_Phillips #Kagiso_Rabada #T20_World_Cup #Trent_Boult #New_Zealand #Quinton_de_Kock #Temba_Bavuma #Reeza_Hendricks #Kane_Williamson #Lungi_Ngidi #Anrich_Nortje #Tabraiz_Shamsi #Jimmy_Neesham #Adam_Milne #Tim_Southee #Sydney_Cricket_Ground #Tom_Southee #Ish_Sodhi #Henry_Nicholls #Dwaine_Pretorius
South Africa vs New Zealand T20 WC Live Score: सेमीफाइनल में न्यूजीलैंड और साउथ अफ्रीका के बीच टक्कर, यहां जानें हर गेंद की लाइव अपडेट The stage is set for an electrifying encounter as South Africa and New Zealand face off in the T20 World Cup semifinals. The match promises to be a thrilling contest between two of the tournament's top teams. Both sides have impressed with their performances so far, and this match could very well decide which team will make it to the finals. New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first, with Finn Allen and Devon Conway opening the innings. Allen got off to a brisk start, scoring 20 runs in just 12 balls before being dismissed by Lungi Ngidi. The Kiwis lost their second wicket soon after, as Kane Williamson was sent packing by Anrich Nortje. However, Martin Guptill and Daryl Mitchell stabilized the innings with a 50-run partnership. Mitchell went on to score a half-century, while Guptill notched up 30 runs before being dismissed by Tabraiz Shamsi. New Zealand managed to post a competitive total of 163/6 in their 20 overs, thanks largely to Mitchell's 53 and some late-order hitting from Jimmy Neesham. South Africa will need to be at their best to chase down this target and make it to the finals. South Africa started their chase with Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks opening the innings. De Kock got off to a flying start, scoring 25 runs in just 15 ba...#Daryl_Mitchell #South_Africa #Finn_Allen #Devon_Conway #Aiden_Markram #T20_World_Cup #Martin_Guptill #Trent_Boult #New_Zealand #Quinton_de_Kock #Reeza_Hendricks #Kane_Williamson #Lungi_Ngidi #Anrich_Nortje #Tabraiz_Shamsi #Jimmy_Neesham #Lockie_Ferguson #Rassie_van_der_Dussen
