South Africa, the favorites to win their first T20 World Cup title, suffered a disappointing defeat against New Zealand in the semi-finals. Despite a strong tournament performance, their top order faltered, with key players dismissed early, leading to a total of 169 runs. New Zealand chased down the target with ease, highlighting South Africa’s ongoing struggles in knockout matches, where they have lost three of four T20 semi-finals and five out of five in 50-over tournaments.
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