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SA vs NZ: De Kock, Rickelton fall in T20 semi-final

South Africa's batting struggles continue as Ryan Rickelton departs first ball and De Kock falls to Cole McConchie in the T20 World Cup semi-final.

New Zealand struck early in the T20 World Cup semi-final as offspinner Cole McConchie dismissed South Africa's openers. Ryan Rickelton lasted just one ball, slashing to backward point, before De Kock pulled a high catch to Lockie Ferguson at mid-on.

The dismissals mark the fourth time in this tournament that De Kock has been dismissed by an offspinner, continuing South Africa's batting woes in the crucial knockout stage.