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The Black Caps have reached a second T20 World Cup cricket final, courtesy of the fastest century in the tournament's history

The Black Caps have reached a second T20 World Cup cricket final, courtesy of the fastest century in the tournament's history

5 March 2026

Finn Allen's 100 not out off 33 balls, came after an opening stand of 117 in 9.1 overs with Tim Seifert, who also took 33 deliveries to make 58 on Sky Sport.

New Zealand hauled in the 170 required with nine wickets and 7.1 overs to spare for a first win over South Africa in six attempts at a global T20 showpiece.

They'll face the winner of the second semi-final between India and England in the decider on Sunday.

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04 Mar: Black Caps fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is expecting plenty of runs in their T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa overnight

03 Mar: The Black Caps are under no illusions as to what stands between them and a berth in the final of cricket's T20 World Cup

02 Mar: Black Caps coach Rob Walter is grateful their subcontinent travels at the T20 World Cup are not done yet

02 Mar: The Black Caps are hopeful Matt Henry will be back with them in India for their semifinal at cricket's T20 World Cup

01 Mar: Black Caps coach Rob Walter has confessed he stuck to his book as his side's T20 World Cup future was up in the air

01 Mar: Rearguard action from Zimbabwe tail unable to stop them limping to paltry total after winning toss against White Ferns in 3rd T20 in Hamilton

01 Mar: Just one semi-final spot is still up for grabs at cricket's T20 World Cup on the sub-continent

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