Finn Allen's Record Century Powers New Zealand into T20 World Cup Final New Zealand has made it to the final of the ICC T20 World Cup after Finn Allen's incredible record-breaking century helped them defeat South Africa by 65 runs in a thrilling encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Kiwis, who were already through to the semifinals, took advantage of the winner-takes-all situation and produced an outstanding performance with both bat and ball. Allen, just 24 years old, smashed a magnificent 133 off 72 balls, which included 12 fours and seven sixes, as New Zealand posted a massive 232 for four in their allotted 20 overs. His record-breaking century came off only 56 deliveries, surpassing Martin Guptill's previous best of 103 not out against West Indies at the same venue back in 2012. The Proteas, however, got off to a poor start as they lost opener Quinton de Kock early, and never really recovered from that setback. They were bowled out for 167 with four overs remaining, with left-arm spinner Adam Santner picking up three wickets for just 11 runs in his four-over spell. New Zealand's victory sets up an intriguing final showdown against either England or Pakistan, who will face off each other in the second semifinal later today. The Kiwis, meanwhile, are looking to win their first T20 World Cup title after finishing as runners-up twice previously.#England #Pakistan #Finn_Allen #Martin_Guptill #New_Zealand #Quinton_de_Kock #ICC_T20_World_Cup #Adam_Santner #Dubai_International_Cricket_Stadium
Eden Garden Today First Semi-Final South Africa vs New Zealand The first semi-final match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 is being played today at Eden Gardens between South Africa and New Zealand. The match started at 7:30 pm IST and has already seen some exciting moments. South Africa, who finished second in Group A, will be looking to make a strong start to their campaign and get one step closer to the final. New Zealand, on the other hand, finished top of Group B with four wins from as many matches. They have been in excellent form throughout the tournament so far and will be looking to continue this momentum into the knockout stages. The Kiwis are known for their aggressive style of play and will be relying on their top-order batsmen like Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson to get them off to a flying start. South Africa, who have been struggling with consistency in their batting department, will be banking on their experienced players like Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock to make an impact. The Proteas bowling attack has been decent so far, but they will need to step up their game if they are to trouble the New Zealand batsmen. The Eden Gardens pitch has been a bit slow and low throughout the tournament, which could work in favor of the South African bowlers. However, New Zealand's experience in playing on such surfaces could give them an edge. The match is expected to be a closely contested one, with both teams having their strengths and weaknesses. In the end, it all boils down to who can adapt better to the conditions and make fewer mistakes. Eden Gardens has witnessed some thrilling matches so far, and today's encounter promises to be another exciting affair.#South_Africa #Eden_Gardens #Martin_Guptill #New_Zealand #Quinton_de_Kock #Temba_Bavuma #Kane_Williamson #ICC_T20_World_Cup_2021
Tournament of Champions Cricket Fever: South Africa to Face New Zealand in Semifinals The excitement is palpable as the Twenty20 World Cup reaches its penultimate stage. The final group matches have concluded, and the stage is set for an electrifying semifinal showdown between South Africa and New Zealand at Eden Gardens on Wednesday. This much-anticipated encounter promises to be a thrilling affair, with both teams eager to make it to the coveted final. South Africa, the reigning champions of this format, are looking to recapture their mojo after a few lackluster performances earlier in the tournament. With their star-studded lineup and wealth of experience, they will be keen to assert their dominance over New Zealand, who have been quietly going about their business, accumulating valuable points. The Kiwis, under the astute leadership of Kane Williamson, have been a force to reckon with throughout the competition. Their balanced attack, led by Trent Boult and Tim Southee, has been instrumental in their success, while their batting unit, featuring the likes of Martin Guptill and Devon Conway, has been clinical in its execution. The match promises to be an intriguing contest between two teams with contrasting styles. South Africa's aggressive approach will face off against New Zealand's more measured strategy, making for a thrilling spectator experience. The Eden Gardens crowd is expected to be electric, with both sets of fans eager to cheer their team to victory. As the teams gear up for this high-stakes showdown, the stage is set for an unforgettable encounter that will leave only two teams standing in pursuit of the coveted Twenty20 World Cup title. Will South Africa's experience and might prove too much for New...#South_Africa #Devon_Conway #Eden_Gardens #Martin_Guptill #Trent_Boult #New_Zealand #Kane_Williamson #Tim_Southee
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
Sri Lanka Stuns New Zealand in T20 World Cup Cricket The 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup has witnessed another thrilling encounter, with Sri Lanka pulling off a stunning upset against the mighty New Zealand. In a match that saw plenty of twists and turns, the Islanders came out on top by five wickets at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat first, posting a competitive total of 172 runs for the loss of six wickets. The Kiwi top-order batsmen got off to a flying start, with Martin Guptill (31) and Finn Allen (23) putting on 54 runs for the opening stand. However, Sri Lanka's spin bowling duo of Wanindu Hasaranga (2/24) and Maheesh Theekshana (1/28) kept the Kiwis in check, limiting their scoring to a moderate pace. In response, Sri Lanka's openers, Pathum Nissanka (42) and Kusal Mendis (30), set the tone for their team's chase. The pair put on 73 runs for the opening stand before Nissanka was dismissed by Trent Boult. However, Dasun Shanaka (35 not out) and Thisara Perera (15 not out) took charge towards the end of the innings, guiding Sri Lanka to a thrilling five-wicket victory. The win has given Sri Lanka a much-needed boost in their quest for a quarterfinal spot. With this victory, they have leapfrogged England into second place in Group 1 with four points from three matches. New Zealand, on the other hand, remains at the top of the group with six points from four matches. The match was filled with excitement and drama, with both teams giving their all to emerge v...#Sri_Lanka #Abu_Dhabi #Finn_Allen #Dasun_Shanaka #Pathum_Nissanka #New_Zealand #Martin_Guptill #Wanindu_Hasaranga #Maheesh_Theekshana #Kusal_Mendis #Thisara_Perera #Trent_Boult #ICC_Mens_T20_World_Cup #Sheikh_Zayed_Stadium
