New Zealand’s Finn Allen made T20 World Cup history as the Black Caps dismantled South Africa to seal their place in the final.The opener smashed a stunning century in just 33 balls to obliterate Chris Gayle‘s record.Allen produced an innings for the ages as New Zealand made a mockery of the targetGettyIn 2016, Gayle hit a century in 47 balls against England to break his own record of 50 balls against South Africa in 2007.But the New Zealand opener blew it away and scored the joint third fastest T20 century in men’s international cricket.The 26-year-old hit ten fours and eight sixes as the Black Caps chased down 170 in just 12.5 overs.South Africa were the favourites for the game, having dispatched everyone in their way in the build-up to the last four.But New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl, limiting the Saffas to 169-8.It seemed to be a competitive score, but Allen and fellow opener Tim Seifert tore into the South African bowling attack.When Kagasio Rabada claimed Seifert for 58, Mitchell Santner’s team were 117-1.Rachin Ravindra joined Allen at the crease, and from there, it was fireworks.And after the match, the opener was asked where that innings ranked in his career, he said: “It was pretty up there.“We wanted to start and put them on the back foot easily. It was easy for me with Tim.Allen’s innings was devastating as he took apart South Africa’s bowlersGetty“He got us off to a flier, and we went from there.“It is easy to stay up for the fight, and I was looking to hit the ball hard and straight.”The win takes New Zealand into their second T20 World Cup final.They are one of a few teams yet to win, and all focus for Allen is now on the final, where they will play either England or India.Incredible inningsAs far as T20 innings go, that was up there. Even South Africa captain Aidan Markham was in awe of what he witnessed.Markham said: “When someone plays a knock like that, you aren’t going to come out on top too many times.Seifert was also on great form for New ZealandGetty“They got off to a flier, and you have to give massive credit to Finn Allen for killing the game.”Meanwhile, Santner was delighted with his team’s display and was blown away by Allen’s display.“It was nice. We knew how good South Africa are, so to put on a performance like that was pretty pleasing.“If you can take wickets throughout, it can be hard to keep that momentum, so we had a plan for the first two overs, and from there, it was a free-for-all after that.”Abd on his star opener: “It was nice to watch.“We were happy with 170, but you never know, but they went out there and played their game.“Finny just carried on, and 33 balls for a 100 isn’t bad.”England take on co-hosts India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.Brendon McCullum’s side are seeking to become three-times champions.But India as co-hosts will be confident of doing enough to get to the final to try and win their first T20 World Cup on home soil.