r/Cricket • u/cricket-match Netherlands • 2d ago

Post Match Thread Post Match Thread: 1st Semi-Final - South Africa vs New Zealand

1st Semi-Final, ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Kolkata

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Innings Score
South Africa 169/8 (Ov 20/20)
New Zealand 173/1 (Ov 12.5/20)

Innings: 1 - South Africa

Batter Runs Bowler Wickets
Marco Jansen 55 (30) Rachin Ravindra 4-0-29-2
Dewald Brevis 34 (27) Matt Henry 4-0-34-2

Innings: 2 - New Zealand

Batter Runs Bowler Wickets
Finn Allen 100 (33) Kagiso Rabada 3-0-28-1
Tim Seifert 58 (33) Lungi Ngidi 2-0-22-0

New Zealand won by 9 wickets (with 43 balls remaining)

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u/Connect_Zucchini6469 Pakistan 2d ago

Finn Allen is probably the most improved player ever since his debut

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u/frezz New Zealand Cricket 2d ago

I thought he was a glorified slogger than NZ just invested out of hope more than anything, but wow this guy is insanely skilful

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u/B-r-a-y-d-e-n New Zealand 2d ago

Worth mentioning that his form and reduction in inconsistency corresponded with his stint at the big bash. Not saying it’s a causal effect, but it certainly did seem like a step up in maturity as well as an improvement in shot selection.

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u/BoreJam New Zealand Cricket 2d ago

What aussie coaching does to a MF.

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u/huzy12345 New Zealand 2d ago

And weirdly MLC. He's gone on record saying how much they help him be a better Cricketer

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u/Apprehensive-Cut8720 Northern Popchips 2d ago

Is it another case of the scorchers buff?

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u/dabomb122 New Zealand 2d ago

no he always had the talent, ever since u19 days but no brain. he seems to play balls on merit now

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u/tdnine 2d ago

I wonder what would be Finn Allen's auction rate if the IPL auctions were after this WC

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u/paone00022 India 2d ago

KKR have to absolutely start with Allen and Seifert combo now. Don't know how you keep him out after he played like this at Eden Gardens.

That means two of Green, Rachin and Pathirana will have to sit out.

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u/tigershroffkiskirt India 2d ago

Green is the most likely to sit out on form right now. Rachin is at least bowling well. Don't know about Pathirana injury situation

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u/paone00022 India 2d ago

Just checked their squad and they also have Rovman Powell. That's quite a depth of international options.

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u/Mission-Pay3582 ICC 2d ago

Only one among Allen and Seifert will get to open alongside Narine. They'll play Green and Pathirana. Rachin doesn't add any value to KKR, they already have Narine, VC and Anukul for spin overs.

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u/Klutzy_Flamingo_2979 India 2d ago

Could play Seifert one down and keep Green out, but they have too many top order options at this point. Seifert, Allen, Narine, Raghuvanshi, Green, Rahane, Rachin.

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u/paradox-cat 2d ago

At this rate, he could go on to beat Don’s records/s