Scorecard of the New Zealand National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team 1st Semi-Final, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026An absolute annihilation of a knockout performance in T20 World Cup history Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata New Zealand chased down a target of 170 in just 12.5 overs, winning by 9 wickets with 43 balls to spare. The Black Caps marched into the final through Finn Allen’s remarkable century whose unbeaten knock stole the show.
Match Details
| Match | South Africa vs New Zealand |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Stage | 1st Semi-Final |
| Date | 4 March 2026 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Toss | New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl |
| Result | New Zealand won by 9 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Finn Allen (100* off 33 balls) |
New Zealand National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
South Africa Innings – 169/8 (20 Overs)
It was a tough beginning for South Africa as they lost Ryan Rickelton in the very first over. Dewald Brevis played an aggressive knock while others could not follow, Marco Jansen hit late runs to help the Proteas reach a score of 169/8.
Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Quinton de Kock | c Ferguson b McConchie | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 125 |
| Ryan Rickelton | c Allen b McConchie | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Markram (c) | c Mitchell b Ravindra | 18 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 90 |
| Dewald Brevis | c Santner b Neesham | 34 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 125.93 |
| David Miller | c Mitchell b Ravindra | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Tristan Stubbs | b Ferguson | 29 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 120.83 |
| Marco Jansen | Not Out | 55 | 30 | 2 | 5 | 183.33 |
| Corbin Bosch | b Henry | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Kagiso Rabada | c Neesham b Henry | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keshav Maharaj | Not Out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Extras | 14 | |||||
| Total | 20 Overs | 169/8 |
New Zealand Bowling
| Bowler | O | R | W | Economy |
| Matt Henry | 4 | 34 | 2 | 8.5 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 36 | 1 | 9 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 4 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 |
| James Neesham | 4 | 38 | 1 | 9.5 |
| Cole McConchie | 4 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 |
New Zealand Chase – 173/1 (12.5 Overs)
It was a sign that New Zealand’s new opening pair would largely deal out in the chase. Tim Seifert gave the ideal start and then Finn Allen came out with a cut up performance to score an undefeated century off just 33 balls- one of the most devastating knocks in T20 World Cup history.
New Zealand Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Tim Seifert | b Rabada | 58 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 175.76 |
| Finn Allen | Not Out | 100 | 33 | 10 | 8 | 303.03 |
| Rachin Ravindra | Not Out | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 118.18 |
| Extras | 2 | |||||
| Total | 12.5 Overs | 173/1 |
South Africa Bowling
| Bowler | O | R | W | Economy |
| Kagiso Rabada | 3 | 28 | 1 | 9.33 |
| Marco Jansen | 2.5 | 53 | 0 | 18.7 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 2 | 22 | 0 | 11 |
| Corbin Bosch | 2 | 35 | 0 | 17.5 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 3 | 33 | 0 | 11 |
Match Summary
| Team | Score |
| South Africa | 169/8 (20 Overs) |
| New Zealand | 173/1 (12.5 Overs) |
Result: New Zealand won by 9 wickets (43 balls remaining).
Top Performers
Best Batters
| Player | Team | Runs |
| Finn Allen | New Zealand | 100* (33) |
| Tim Seifert | New Zealand | 58 (33) |
| Marco Jansen | South Africa | 55* (30) |
| Dewald Brevis | South Africa | 34 (27) |
Best Bowlers
| Player | Team | Figures |
| Matt Henry | New Zealand | 2/34 |
| Rachin Ravindra | New Zealand | 2/29 |
| Cole McConchie | New Zealand | 2/31 |
| Kagiso Rabada | South Africa | 1/28 |
Turning Point of the Match
South Africa found some form through an explosive jig of an unbeaten 55 from Marco Jansen, but their total of 169 never looked enough once Finn Allen cut loose. From there, New Zealand threw everything they had into a Powerplay assault, scoring at 10.5 runs an over to kill the game dead as a contest against South Africa’s faltering attack. Allen scored a century off just 33 balls, one of the fastest hundreds ever in Men’s T20 World Cup history, ensuring that his chase ended with more than seven overs remaining to spare.
Key Match Statistics
| Statistic | Value |
| South Africa Total | 169/8 |
| New Zealand Total | 173/1 |
| Winning Margin | 9 Wickets |
| Balls Remaining | 43 |
| Highest Score | Finn Allen – 100* |
| Best South Africa Batter | Marco Jansen – 55* |
| Best Bowler | Matt Henry – 2/34 |
| Player of the Match | Finn Allen |
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Conclusion
New Zealand National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final: A clinical all-round performance from the Kiwis reflects in a one-sided scorecard. Restricting South Africa to 169/8, the Black Caps chased down the total with relative ease, thanks to unbeaten contributions from Finn Allen (100 off 33 balls) and Tim Seifert with a quick-fire half-century. Their emphatic win – by 9 wickets – sealed a spot in the World Cup final and cautionary signal to the opposition about New Zealand’s frightening record in one of this tournament’s biggest matches. It will be more remembered for Allen’s innings as well as how New Zealand turned on the power with team effort.
FAQs
Who won the New Zealand National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team match?
New Zealand won the match by 9 wickets.
Where was the match played?
The match took place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Finn Allen received the award after smashing an unbeaten 100 off 33 balls.
What was South Africa’s total?
South Africa scored 169/8 in 20 overs.
How many runs did Finn Allen score?
Finn Allen remained 100 not out from just 33 balls.