
South Africa suffered a heavy defeat against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup semifinal, losing by nine wickets. South Africa coach Shukri Conrad described the loss as a 'bloody walloping,' emphasizing that his team never had a chance to compete effectively. New Zealand's disciplined bowling, led by offspinner Cole McConchie, and Finn Allen's record 33-ball century contributed to South Africa's early collapse to 77 for 5. Conrad acknowledged New Zealand's superior performance and the challenging pitch conditions.
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