Twenty teams are competing for the first time in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, which has advanced to the semi-finals following three thrilling weeks of cricket action. Which sides advance to the final on Wednesday will be decided by this year’s semi-final match between Afghanistan and South Africa.
Thursday’s outcome will be historic no matter what happens because neither team has ever participated in a World Cup final in any format. South Africa must face its cricketing past, while the Afghan team must adjust to the strange conditions of a World Cup semifinal.
Match Details:
Details: ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Match 53: SA vs AFG
Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad
Date and Time: 27 June, 6:00 AM IST
South Africa vs. Afghanistan head-to-head record:
South Africa has the advantage in their head-to-head meetings since they have won their previous two meetings. These two cricket-playing nations’ evenly split triumphs are a reflection of the fiercely contested matches and unpredictable results that make the matches thrilling and eagerly awaited by spectators.
Matches Played: 2
SA Won: 2
AFG won: 0
Matches tied: 0
Matches with No Result: 0
South Africa vs. Afghanistan Pitch Report:
The Brian Lara Stadium‘s wicket has made it challenging for hitters to score runs. At every turn, the bowlers have taken pleasure in the pitch. The same might be anticipated from this game.
South Africa vs Afghanistan: Predicted Playing XI
Afghanistan – Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Nangeyalia Kharote, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Fazalhaq Farooqi.
South Africa: Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (capt), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
