SA vs NZ 1st Semi-Final Live: Finn Allen and Tim Seifert Tear Through SA in Powerplay

Chasing 170, New Zealand’s openers wasted no time asserting dominance. Tim Seifert reached 41 off 28 balls, hitting 6 fours and 2 sixes, while Finn Allen scored 43 off just 25 deliveries, including 6 fours and 3 sixes. The partnership of 84 runs in six overs set a blistering pace, putting South Africa under immense pressure right from the start.

South Africa’s pace and spin attack failed to contain the aggressive openers. Marco Jansen conceded 29 runs in 2 overs, Kagiso Rabada gave away 28 in 3 overs, and Lungi Ngidi went for 22 runs in 2 overs. Even Keshav Maharaj and Corbin Bosch couldn’t slow the flow, allowing the Black Caps to dominate the early session with a mammoth run rate of 14 per over.

Match Situation

With six overs completed and no wickets down, New Zealand has seized full control in this SA vs NZ 1st Semi-Final, leaving South Africa on the back foot as the Super 8 clash continues in the T20 World Cup 2026.