Kolkata, March 4 -- Finn Allen's explosive 33-ball century powered New Zealand into the Men's T20 World Cup final with a nine-wicket win over South Africaat the Eden Gardens here on Wednesday.
After restricting South Africa to 169/8, Finn Allen remained unconquered on 100 as the Black Caps cantered to 173/1 in 12.5 overs in the one-sided first semi-final, played before over 39,000 spectators.
The Kiwis will take on the winners of Thursday's second semi-final between India and England in the summit clash on Sunday, March 8.
Allen was a man on a mission as he clobbered ten fours and eight sixes onway to scoring the fastest century in Men's T20 World Cups, and sealing the match for is side with 43 balls to spare.
Having entered the contest...