Black Caps, Finn Allen blast into T20 World Cup final
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The Black Caps have eased into the T20 World Cup final with a nine-wicket thrashing of South Africa with 43 balls to spare in their semifinal in Kolkata.
A brilliant unbeaten century from Finn Allen after his 117-run partnership with Tim Seifert 58 off 33) turned South Africa's competitive total of 169-8.
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Allen hit eight sixes and 10 boundaries in his 33-ball innings, finishing unbeaten on 100 - the fastest century in T20 World Cup history.
Rachin Ravindra was 13 not out.
Earlier the New Zealand bowlers restricted the South African batting order with only three players making over 10 runs.
Allrounder Marco Jansen scored 55 not out from 30 balls while Dewalk Brevis contributed 34 and Tristan Stubbs 29.
Cole McConchie was the standout bowler take 2-9 from his one over. Ravindra took 2-29 from four overs while Matt Henry had 2-34 and there were wickets for Lockie Ferguson and James Neesham.
The Black Caps' opponents in the final will be decided by tomorrow morning's semifinal between India and England.