# Finn Allen Smashes New Zealand Into World Cup Final

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Podcast: [The Cricket Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cricket-podcast-1164005)
Published: 2026-03-04T18:56:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1430

## Resource

Jack and Max dissect the first T20 World Cup semi-final where unbeaten South Africa took on New Zealand at Eden Gardens. Batting first, SA struggled, with Marco Jansen dragging SA to an okay but undercooked total. From then on it was all about one man - Finn Allen. He blitzed a 33-ball ton, the fastest in world cup history, as NZ romped home to a 9 wicket win to book their place in the final. Will they face India or England? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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