T20 World Cup: Allen century powers New Zealand into T20 World Cup final
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Key Points:
- Finn Allen scored the fastest century in T20 World Cup history, hitting 100 not out from 33 balls, leading New Zealand to a dominant nine-wicket victory over South Africa and securing a spot in the final.
- New Zealand's openers, Allen and Tim Seifert, put on a strong partnership of 117 runs, with Seifert contributing 58 off 33 balls before Allen accelerated to finish the chase with 43 balls remaining.
- South Africa, previously unbeaten in the tournament and favored to win, struggled with their batting after losing early wickets, despite a late resurgence from Marco Jansen, who scored 55 not out off 30 balls.
- New Zealand's bowlers set the tone early,
