Allen's record-breaking century earns New Zealand big win over South Africa in T20 World Cup semis

Dubai, UAE — New Zealand opener Finn Allen rewrote the record books and shattered South Africa’s hopes in one audacious assault, blasting the fastest century in T20 World Cup history to pilot the Kiwis to a resounding nine-wicket victory in the tournament’s first semifinal. Allen’s whirlwind unbeaten 100 arrived from just 33 deliveries and featured ten boundaries, setting a tempo the Proteas had no answer for. The comprehensive win vaults New Zealand into the final and ends South Africa’s campaign in stunning fashion.