It put New Zealand into their first Men's T20 World Cup final since 2021 and has them well placed for a maiden title according to Allen. "To get one over them (South Africa) is a huge confidence booster for us going into Sunday," Allen said after the nine-wicket triumph. "For us, we just look to take the positives out of this game and get a flight to Ahmedabad tomorrow and start again." "I think we're happy with anyone I think - as a team I back us," Allen noted. But yeah, I think either way, I think hopefully we get up for Sunday, as it will be a spectacle."

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 05, 2026 07:13 UTC