Marco Jansen's Heroics Propel South Africa to 169 in T20 World Cup Semifinal

In a gripping T20 World Cup semifinal, Marco Jansen's remarkable unbeaten 55 helped South Africa post a total of 169 runs against New Zealand. After a shaky start, Jansen's explosive batting, along with contributions from Dewald Brevis and Tristan Stubbs, set the stage for an exciting match. New Zealand's bowlers, including Rachin Ravindra and Matt Henry, fought back with key wickets. Discover how this thrilling encounter unfolded and what it means for both teams.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 4, 2026, 21:10 IST

South Africa's Strong Performance in T20 World Cup Semifinal

Kolkata: In a thrilling T20 World Cup semifinal, Marco Jansen delivered an impressive performance, scoring an unbeaten 55 runs to guide South Africa to a total of 169 for 8 against New Zealand on Wednesday.

Jansen's explosive innings included two boundaries and five sixes, helping to stabilize South Africa's innings after they found themselves struggling at 77 for 5 in the 11th over.

Dewald Brevis also made a valuable contribution with 34 runs, while Tristan Stubbs added 29 runs to the scoreboard.

For New Zealand, Rachin Ravindra, Cole McConchie, and Matt Henry each claimed two wickets, putting pressure on the South African batting lineup.

Brief Scores: South Africa 169 for 8 in 20 overs (Marco Jansen 55 not out, Dewald Brevis 34; Rachin Ravindra 2/29, Cole McConchie 2/29, Matt Henry 2/34).