• Finn Allen scored the fastest century in T20 World Cup history, reaching 100 runs in just 33 balls.
• New Zealand defeated South Africa by nine wickets to secure a place in the final.
• Marco Jansen's 55 not out helped South Africa post a total of 169 runs.
• Allen and Tim Seifert's opening partnership was instrumental, generating 117 runs.
• The final will see New Zealand face either India or England on Sunday.

Finn Allen showcased a remarkable performance, scoring the fastest century in T20 World Cup history as New Zealand crushed South Africa by nine wickets in Kolkata. Allen's explosive innings included an unbeaten 100 off just 33 balls, allowing New Zealand to chase down South Africa's total of 169 runs with 7.1 overs to spare, according to Al Jazeera, Reuters, and Dawn.

After being put into bat, South Africa found themselves in a tough spot at 77-5 before Marco Jansen's resilient 55 not out lifted them to a competitive total of 169-8. New Zealand's bowlers, especially spinners Rachin Ravindra and Cole McConchie, who claimed two wickets each, stifled South Africa's innings, according to Reuters and Dawn.

The partnership between Allen and Tim Seifert was pivotal, as they put together a staggering 117-run opening partnership in just 9.1 overs. Seifert contributed 58 runs, hitting seven fours and two sixes, while Allen's innings was marked by eight sixes and ten fours, rendering the chase a smooth affair, according to Al Jazeera and Dawn.

Allen expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, noting, “We wanted to start well and put them on the back foot early. It’s easy for me when Tim [Seifert] is going like that,” highlighting the team's strategy during the match. New Zealand, who advanced from the semifinals on net run rate earlier in the tournament, are now set to face the winner of the match between India and England in the final scheduled for Sunday, according to Reuters and Dawn.