Kolkata, March 4 -- South Africa managed to post a competitive 169/8 in their 20 overs against New Zealand in a thrilling ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final clash, despite a shaky start that saw them lose early wickets.

Key contributions from Marco Jansen and timely breakthroughs by New Zealand bowlers kept the contest evenly poised throughout the innings at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.

After being asked to bat first, South Africa were off to a poor start. During the second over of Cole McConchie, the Proteas lost two back-to-back wickets.

McConchie first removed wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock (10 off eight balls, with two boundaries) and then dismissed Ryan Rickelton for a golden duck. After the end of the first powe...