South Africa will hope to avenge their previous knockout game failures when they take on New Zealand at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
The South Africa National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard highlights this intense clash, where the Black Caps boast powerful batters, accurate bowlers, and one of the best fielding units in the tournament.
Finn Allen made history when he hit an unbeaten century off 47 balls against England at Eden Gardens for New Zealand against South Africa on Wednesday, crushing Chris Gayle’s record against England from 2016. New Zealand breezed to an emphatic nine-wicket win.
| Date | Match | Venue | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2026 | SA vs NZ – ICC T20 World Cup Semi-Final | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | South Africa 169/8 (20) – New Zealand 170/1 (12.5) | New Zealand won by 9 wickets |
| 26 Jul 2025 | SA vs NZ – T20 Tri-Series Final | Harare Sports Club, Harare | New Zealand 180/5 – South Africa 177/6 | New Zealand won by 3 runs |
| 22 Jul 2025 | SA vs NZ – T20 Tri-Series Match | Harare Sports Club, Harare | New Zealand 135/3 – South Africa 134/8 | New Zealand won by 7 wickets |
| 16 Jul 2025 | SA vs NZ – T20 Tri-Series Match | Harare Sports Club, Harare | New Zealand 173/5 – South Africa 152 | New Zealand won by 21 runs |
| 05 Mar 2025 | SA vs NZ – ICC Champions Trophy Semi-Final (ODI) | Lahore | New Zealand 362/6 – South Africa 312/9 | New Zealand won by 50 runs |
South Africa vs New Zealand
After an inauspicious start, South Africa battled back through an inspired partnership of Tristan Stubbs and Marco Jansen of 73 runs to post 169/8 in their innings.
Unfortunately, however, South Africa were left to chase such an intimidating target during the last overs. They never seemed comfortable.
Tim Seifert and Finn Allen opened with an impressive opening 87-run partnership, hitting nine fours and five sixes to get New Zealand off to a fast start in World Cup 2016.
Their opening powerplay of 84 runs is second highest ever seen. After Corbin Bosch snapped their partnership in the final over of powerplay, but Allen continued scoring runs unchecked.
The Black Caps made history at Eden Gardens in Kolkata to advance to their inaugural World Cup final with an emphatic nine-wicket victory against South Africa Proteas.
Cole McConchie (2/9) and Rachin Ravindra both took two wickets as their fast pace attack overwhelmed South African Proteas; Finn Allen completed an extraordinary innings scoring 100 not out off just 33 balls as New Zealand reached their target within 12.5 overs.
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India defeated Sri Lanka to advance to the final of T20 World Cup 2015 and earn their spot in next year’s World Cup – it marked the highest scoring T20 final ever and marked India’s debut appearance at a T20 World Cup final.
Glenn Maxwell became only the fourth batsman ever in T20I history and fastest to do it, surpassing Chris Gayle’s previous record of 47 balls to achieve this milestone during his semi-final against West Indies. Maxwell hit eight over the fence during this innings.
At the other end, South Africa’s batsmen did well to withstand New Zealand’s formidable bowling attack. Tristan Stubbs and Marco Jansen led South Africa’s total of 169/8 in 20 overs; Stubbs scored 28 off 24 balls while Jansen hit five sixes during his 55-ball innings; however, neither could hold off New Zealand’s powerful bowling attack for long.
New Zealand’s batting was in impressive form against South Africa as evidenced by their run chase. Tim Seifert opened with two fours and sixes in the opening over to put New Zealand ahead, but wickets fell regularly thereafter until by the 15th over, they had fallen below 100 – Finn Allen came in, hitting his 100 from only 61 balls; breaking Chris Gayle’s previous record of 47 balls; also the fastest in World Cup T20 play with an astonishing strike rate of over 300! His innings provided an exciting conclusion to what had been an intense encounter between two nations!
Semi-Final
The South Africa men’s national cricket team, more commonly referred to as the Proteas, represent South Africa in international cricket competition.
A member of both Cricket South Africa and International Cricket Council, its name derives from South Africa’s national flower (Protea cynaroides or “King Protea”) while it was administered by Cricket South Africa.
As one of history’s most successful teams – having twice won World Cup glory – and currently ranked number two on ICC World Twenty20 rankings
New Zealand edged out South Africa by nine wickets to advance to the T20 World Cup Final. Tim Seifert and Finn Allen stood out with their bat, both hitting fours and sixes for New Zealand.
After an early onslaught, the Proteas struggled to keep pace with their target. Black Caps bowlers maintained pressure, decreasing run rate. Seifert was caught off fast bowler Lungi Ngidi before Allen reached his half century in 19 balls before both wickets fell quickly reducing South Africa to 113/6 by the 16th over.
Aiden Markram of South Africa became the next victim, falling to a spectacular diving catch by Daryl Mitchell off Rachin Ravindra.
Soon thereafter, David Miller followed suit and also fell victim to Mitchell in the deep. At 115/6, South Africa were in jeopardy of being knocked out, yet Tristan Stubbs and Marco Jansen pulled them back onto track with a 73-run partnership off 48 balls that brought back hope for survival.
South Africa scored 169/8 in 20 overs, setting themselves a target of 173 to win the match. They appeared poised for success when they reached 139/2 but Lockie Ferguson hit the final ball for a six.
Chris Gayle established a world record by scoring 100 in just 47 balls, but New Zealand captain Finn Allen set another benchmark by reaching his unbeaten century in 33 balls – breaking that mark as well. New Zealand raced home with 7.1 overs to spare thanks to his stunning century and booked their place in the final.
They will look to emulate their victory of 1996 on home ground as they face India for an exciting final. Both teams should give it their all in what promises to be an intense encounter – good luck to both of them!
