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New Zealand vs South Africa 2026 Semi Final 1 Full Commentary
Result · Mar 04 2026, Wed - 07:00 PM (IST)
SOUTH AFRICA169/8
NEW ZEALAND173/1
New Zealand won by 9 wickets
CRR:13.48
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APPEAL! Matt Henry to Marco Jansen. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Mitchell, by Seifert, appeal made for Run Out. South Africa has managed to set a respectable total on the board. While they are still a few runs short, the pressure of the semi-final will weigh on New Zealand as they face a high-class Proteas bowling lineup during the run chase. After struggling at 77 for 5 at the halfway mark, Tristan Stubbs and Marco Jansen formed a solid partnership. Jansen's aggressive batting, where he scored 55 runs off 30 balls, helped them reach this total. New Zealand's fifth bowling option was a bit expensive however, the other bowlers did a commendable job. Now, it's up to the batters to chase down this total. Stay tuned for the chase coming up shortly.
Matt Henry to Keshav Maharaj. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Ferguson.
OUT! Caught. Matt Henry to Kagiso Rabada. Half volley, down leg side backing away flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Neesham. A gifted wicket for Henry.
OUT! Bowled. Matt Henry to Corbin Bosch. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed. Great yorker!
Wide Matt Henry to Corbin Bosch. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for 1 run, fielded by Seifert.
Matt Henry to Marco Jansen. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, inside edge to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Chapman.
Matt Henry to Corbin Bosch. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, direct hit by Phillips.
Lockie Ferguson to Marco Jansen. Leg cutter length ball, down leg side deep in crease working, missed for no runs, fielded by Seifert.
SIX! Lockie Ferguson to Marco Jansen. Length ball, to leg deep in crease Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
SIX! Lockie Ferguson to Marco Jansen. Short, down leg side deep in crease pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Lockie Ferguson to Marco Jansen. Leg cutter length ball, middle stump deep in crease Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Seifert.
Lockie Ferguson to Corbin Bosch. Leg cutter back of a length, to leg on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
OUT! Bowled. Lockie Ferguson to Tristan Stubbs. Leg cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, hit pad. Middle stump rattled! Ferguson breaks the partnership.
SIX! James Neesham to Marco Jansen. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
FOUR! James Neesham to Marco Jansen. Yorker, down leg side on the front foot glancing, bottom edge past fine leg for 4 runs.
James Neesham to Tristan Stubbs. Yorker, middle stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.
SIX! James Neesham to Tristan Stubbs. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
FOUR! James Neesham to Tristan Stubbs. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed past long on for 4 runs.
James Neesham to Marco Jansen. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by McConchie.
Matt Henry to Marco Jansen. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to gully for 1 run, fielded by Allen.
Matt Henry to Tristan Stubbs. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.
FOUR! Matt Henry to Tristan Stubbs. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Matt Henry to Marco Jansen. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.
SIX! Matt Henry to Marco Jansen. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Wide Matt Henry to Marco Jansen. Seaming away bouncer, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Seifert.
Matt Henry to Tristan Stubbs. Half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.
Mitchell Santner to Tristan Stubbs. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Ravindra, fielded by Chapman.
Mitchell Santner to Tristan Stubbs. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Ravindra.
Wide Mitchell Santner to Tristan Stubbs. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Seifert.
Mitchell Santner to Tristan Stubbs. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to short third man for no runs, fielded by Henry.
FOUR! Marco Jansen to Finn Allen. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs. What a game from New Zealand as they decisively defeat South Africa in the semi-final! Finn Allen and Tim Seifert provided an incredible start, scoring 84 runs in the powerplay. Seifert was out after making 58 runs, but Finn Allen continued to keep the momentum going, hitting eight sixes and dominating the South African bowlers. The South African team will be disheartened by their performance tonight, as they struggled once again in the knockout stage. Finn Allen set a record by becoming the fastest player to score a T20I hundred against a full-member nation, achieving this in just 33 balls. He has also been named Player of the Match.
SIX! Marco Jansen to Finn Allen. Off cutter length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
SIX! Marco Jansen to Finn Allen. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.
FOUR! Marco Jansen to Finn Allen. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
FOUR! Marco Jansen to Finn Allen. Off cutter half volley, to leg moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Finn Allen. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs.
SIX! Keshav Maharaj to Finn Allen. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
FOUR! Keshav Maharaj to Finn Allen. Stock length ball, middle stump on the back foot flick, inside edge past fine leg for 4 runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Rachin Ravindra. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Jansen.
Keshav Maharaj to Rachin Ravindra. Stock length ball, to leg on the back foot driving, to silly mid on for no runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Rachin Ravindra. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot working, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, run save by Miller.
SIX! Corbin Bosch to Finn Allen. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Corbin Bosch to Rachin Ravindra. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs.
Corbin Bosch to Finn Allen. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Jansen.
Corbin Bosch to Rachin Ravindra. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot pushing, to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Markram, fielded by de Kock.
Corbin Bosch to Rachin Ravindra. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Stubbs.
FOUR! Corbin Bosch to Rachin Ravindra. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, well timed past long on for 4 runs.
Kagiso Rabada to Rachin Ravindra. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Jansen.
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Rachin Ravindra. Off cutter length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Kagiso Rabada to Finn Allen. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Rickelton.
Kagiso Rabada to Rachin Ravindra. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Brevis.
Kagiso Rabada to Rachin Ravindra. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Markram.
OUT! Bowled. Kagiso Rabada to Tim Seifert. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed. Finally, something to cheer for South Africa.
Keshav Maharaj to Finn Allen. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Rickelton.
Keshav Maharaj to Finn Allen. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Markram.
SIX! Keshav Maharaj to Finn Allen. Stock length ball, to leg on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Tim Seifert. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs.
Keshav Maharaj to Finn Allen. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Jansen.
FOUR! Keshav Maharaj to Finn Allen. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot sweeping, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs.
Lungi Ngidi to Tim Seifert. Off cutter yorker, outside off stump on the front foot working, missed for no runs, fielded by de Kock.