Kolkata, March 5 -- New Zealand pacer Matt Henry acknowledged that the Blackcaps (New Zealand national cricket team) delivered a brilliant performance with the ball against South Africa in the first semifinal of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

On Wednesday New Zealand sealed the final berth of the T20 WC by demolishing South Africa, who were unbeaten until yesterday, by nine wickets. Powered by Finn Allen's historic 33-ball century, the fastest in the T20 World Cup history, New Zealand chased down the target of 170 in just 12.5 overs.

However, the foundation of New Zealand's victory was set up in the first innings by their bowlers. Right from the start, New Zealand bowlers tightened their grip over the Proteas ...