South Africa’s Semi-Final Triumph: In a thrilling encounter at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup
South Africa vs Afghanistan where South Africa finally shattered their semi-final jinx by defeating Afghanistan. The Proteas, who had faced heartbreak in seven previous World Cup semi-finals, showcased their dominance and resilience. Let’s dive into the key moments of this historic match.
The Match Details South Africa vs Afghanistan
Date and Venue: The T20 World Cup semi-final took place on Thursday, 27th June 2024, at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago.
Toss and Decision: Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat first.
Inning 1 (Afghanistan): Afghanistan managed only 56 runs for 10 wickets in 11.5 overs. Marco Jansen and Tabraiz Shamsi wreaked havoc, taking three wickets each.
Inning 2 (South Africa): South Africa chased down the target comfortably, scoring 60 runs for 1 wicket in 8.5 overs. Reeza Hendricks (29) and Aiden Markram (23) led the charge.
Result: South Africa won by nine wickets.
The Heroics South Africa vs Afghanistan
Marco Jansen: Jansen’s early breakthroughs set the tone for South Africa. His spell of 3-16 dismantled Afghanistan’s top order.
Tabraiz Shamsi: The spinner’s magical figures of 3-6 ensured Afghanistan’s collapse.
Afghanistan’s Struggle: The pitch conditions were challenging, offering excessive seam movement and bounce. Afghanistan’s top-scorer was Azmatullah Omarzai with just 10 runs.
A New Dawn
South Africa’s journey to the final is a testament to their determination. Previous semi-final heartaches—rain in 1992, a dramatic tie in 1999, and a last-over defeat in 2015—are now distant memories. They face either England or India in the final, aiming to clinch their first-ever World Cup title. The Proteas have broken new ground, and their fans eagerly await a historic triumph.
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