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Following a five-match series against India on similar black soil surfaces leading up to the T20 World Cup, which proved invaluable, explosive New Zealand opener Finn Allen stated that the Kiwis secured a nine-wicket win over South Africa here on Wednesday, thereby reaching the T20 World Cup...

Kolkata, March 4 New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said he was delighted with his team’s dominant display in the Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa, describing the nine-wicket win as a “pretty pleasing” performance in a high-pressure contest.Finn Allen smashed the fastest...

Kolkata, March 4 Explosive right-handed opener Finn Allen described his record-breaking century in 33 balls as "very impressive" in terms of his best batting performances, as it propelled New Zealand to the T20 World Cup final with a comprehensive nine-wicket win over South Africa at Eden...

Kolkata, March 4 – New Zealand, led by a record-breaking century from Finn Allen, defeated South Africa by nine wickets and qualified for the T20 World Cup final here on Wednesday.Allen, who will be joining Kolkata Knight Riders in three weeks, smashed 10 fours and 8 sixes to complete an...

Kolkata, March 4 "I just tried to get into good positions and perform for the team," a composed Finn Allen said after his blistering unbeaten 100 off 33 balls powered New Zealand into the T20 World Cup final with a nine-wicket victory over South Africa here on Wednesday.Player of the Match...

Kolkata, March 4 – Finn Allen delivered one of the most explosive innings in Men's T20 World Cup history, smashing an unbeaten century off just 33 balls as New Zealand secured a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over South Africa at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, qualifying for the final.Chasing...

Kolkata, March 4 A dominant New Zealand, led by a record-breaking 33-ball century from 'local talent' Finn Allen, defeated South Africa by nine wickets and advanced to the T20 World Cup final here on Wednesday.Allen, who will be joining the Kolkata Knight Riders in another three weeks, smashed...

Kolkata, March 4 New Zealand reached 124 for 1 against South Africa at the halfway stage of the semi-final, needing 46 runs to reach the final of the T20 World Cup here on Wednesday.Openers Finn Allen and Rachin Ravindra were at the crease on 58 and 6 respectively after 10 overs, while chasing...

Kolkata, March 4 – South Africa’s left-handed batter David Miller said his team is excited and ready to continue their unbeaten campaign against New Zealand in their 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.South Africa have won all five of their previous meetings...

Kolkata, March 4 New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson said his team is prepared for the challenge of facing South Africa in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, adding that the composition of their playing eleven will be slightly different for the crucial match...

Kolkata, March 4. Fast bowler Matt Henry has returned to New Zealand's playing eleven as captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bowl first against South Africa in the first semi-final of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.The winner of this match will qualify...

Kolkata, March 4 New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and chose to bowl against South Africa in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup here on Wednesday.New Zealand made one change to their playing XI, with James Neesham replacing Matt Henry.South Africa made three changes...

Karachi, March 4 The Pakistan Test squad is set to have its youngest-ever head coach, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) offering the role to former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed.The PCB is awaiting Sarfaraz's final confirmation, who is 38 years old.Pakistan has a busy Test schedule this year as...

Kolkata, March 3 – Having travelled from Sri Lanka to Kolkata for the first semifinal clash with South Africa at the Eden Gardens, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted that getting one more day of rest would have been ideal for his team. However, he said his team had a good practice...

Kolkata, March 3 – New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has dismissed the underdog tag, stating that both teams are “in the same boat” as the Black Caps prepare to face undefeated South Africa for a spot in the T20 World Cup final.South Africa has been the most complete team in this edition of...

Karachi, March 3 The ongoing white-ball series between Pakistan Shaheens and England Lions in Abu Dhabi has been cancelled due to heightened tensions and military actions in the Gulf region following the American and Israeli strikes on Iran.The Pakistan women's team, which completed a...

Kolkata, March 3 – Unbeaten South Africa will face New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ongoing 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be played at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.The Proteas arrived for the match after a strong performance in the Super 8s, where they first defeated the defending...

Kolkata, March 3 South African captain Aiden Markram will be questioned by his New Zealand counterpart, Mitchell Santner, in what promises to be an intriguing battle between two incredibly talented captains in the first semifinal of the T20 World Cup here on Wednesday.It is not often that the...

New Delhi, March 2 – South Africa's inspirational Test and ODI captain, Temba Bavuma, believes that the lack of handshakes after matches is not a positive endorsement of the game.Bavuma, who is part of the commentary panel for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, spoke to

New Delhi, March 2 – South Africa and New Zealand will advance to the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 following impressive, though contrasting, campaigns, and will face each other on Wednesday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.South Africa progressed to the semi-finals unbeaten...