De Kock dismissed as NZ edge SA semi-final

In a pivotal moment of the T20 World Cup semi-final, South Africa's Quinton de Kock was dismissed by New Zealand offspinner Cole McConchie. The Kiwi bowler, taking the new ball for only the second time in the tournament, executed his plan perfectly as de Kock, after hitting a majestic four, pulled the next ball high in the air to be easily taken at mid-on by Lockie Ferguson.

This marks the fourth time in this World Cup that de Kock has been dismissed by an offspinner, giving New Zealand a significant advantage in the Kolkata encounter. Earlier, Ryan Rickelton was dismissed on his first ball, a long hop caught at backward point, adding to South Africa's early struggles in the high-stakes match.