South Africa Coach Conrad Calls Semifinal Loss to New Zealand a 'Bloody Walloping'

South Africa suffered a nine-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal at Eden Gardens, ending their unbeaten run. South African coach Shukri Conrad described the loss as a "bloody walloping," rejecting the notion of choking, noting the team never had a chance to compete effectively. New Zealand's Finn Allen scored a record 33-ball century, leading a dominant chase of 170 in 12.5 overs. Conrad acknowledged New Zealand's superior performance and praised his team's overall tournament efforts despite the loss.