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SA vs NZ : New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 final. South Africa lost in the semi-final.
Calcutta : Many people said that only South Africa can compete with India in this World Cup. They passed. But an unknown curse is still haunting them. The World Cup semi-final means the loss of South Africa. This is like Dastur! This time it was no different.
They are undefeated in the entire tournament. The Kiwis lost their group match to undefeated South Africa in Ahmedabad. So it was Badla’s match in Eden. Even in the semifinals! Santner’s team fought back. South Africa’s dream of winning the World Cup is over.
Markram, de Kock, Rickleton, Miller, Brevis in the Protea top order flopped today. Each has the potential to play a devastating role. However, he could not do it today. Only Jansen fought back with 55 off 30 balls. But it didn’t help. Batting first, South Africa scored 169 for 8 at Eden.
This time in the Super Eight of the T20 World Cup, it was seen in the India-West Indies match last Sunday, the score must be at least 200 if you bat first. Because the team batting later is getting extra advantage due to dew. It seems that even if it passes 200, it would not be possible for South Africa to stop New Zealand!
New Zealand’s two openers, Tim Scheffert and Finn Allen, took the match away from South Africa. The Kiwis crossed the 100-run mark within 8 overs. Sheffert was out after scoring 58 off 33 balls. But by that time, New Zealand has almost pocketed the match! Finn scored a century off 33 balls. The Blue Caps picked up the winning run with the loss of one wicket. Even 12.5 overs!
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SA vs NZ: South Africa is still ‘chokers’! The team that defeated India in the Super Eight is off, New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final
