US EditionNew Zealand vs South Africa Live Score: Seifert and Allen Start Aggressively in Chase of 170
South Africa set a competitive total of 169/8, but New Zealand began their chase aggressively with openers scoring 11 runs in the first over, aiming to reach the final.
- Finn Allen led New Zealand cricket team to victory with an unbeaten 100 off 33 balls, the fastest T20 World Cup century, as they chased 170 to beat South Africa cricket team on March 4, 2026.
- During their innings, South Africa suffered early top-order losses including Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton before a sixth-wicket stand of 73 between Jansen and Stubbs rescued the innings, with Jansen scoring 55 off 30.
- After three overs, New Zealand were 37 without loss, having attacked early with 11 runs off the first over; Tim Seifert hit two boundaries but top-edged a pull off Kagiso Rabada and required a physio check after being struck collecting the ball.
- The loss ended the Proteas' unbeaten streak as the South Africa cricket team crashed out in their semi-final against New Zealand at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Wednesday.
- With one final spot decided, attention turns to the India national cricket team versus England national cricket team semi-final on Thursday, 5 March, as Rob Walter, New Zealand head coach, warned conditions would pose fresh challenges.
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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. During a run-chase of 170 runs, Kiwi openers Tim Seifert (58 in 33 balls, with seven fours and two sixes) and Allen (100* in 33 balls, with 10 fours and eight sixes) made a light work of the total, chasing it down in just 12.5 overs, with Seifert overtaking Gayle's 47-ball ton against England in T20 World Cup 2016 and Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell's 40-ball ton against Netherlands in …
BREAKING | Proteas crash out of T20 World Cup
South Africa crashed out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in humiliating fashion in their semi-final against New Zealand at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first. The Proteas stumbled their way to 169/8 in their allotted 20 overs. However, that proved no match for the Black Caps who coasted to victory, reaching the target for the loss of just one wicket after just 12.5 overs. Opener Finn Allen pro…
Was Aiden Markram's Catch Clean? Even Daryl Mitchell Is Not Sure In South Africa vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Semi-Finals
New Zealand spinners put on an impressive show before Marco Jansen's brutal rearguard assault took South Africa to a decent 169 for 8 in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup
SA vs NZ live cricket score: Allen, Seifert blow South Africa away, take New Zealand into T20 WC final
South Africa to host New Zealand in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The Proteas have played some phenomenal cricket in the ongoing tournament, being unbeaten in the last seven. That includes their win over New Zealand in the group stage as well. However, historically, the side has faltered in knockout games. The players might have to battle the psychological war but as captain Aiden Markram has indi…
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