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SA vs AFG Semi-Final 2
Preview
South Africa and Afghanistan are set to lock horns with each other in the semi-final 1 of the T20 World Cup 2024. The Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad will host the electrifying battle on Thursday, June 27. Unbeaten so far in the tournament, South Africa cruised into the final with a thrilling last-over win over co-hosts West Indies.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan, who staged a brilliant performance throughout the series, scripted history by qualifying for the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in their history. Rashid Khan and Co. defeated Bangladesh by eight runs (via DLS method) in their final Super 8 match and knocked Australia out of the tournament.
Match Details
| Match | South Africa vs Afghanistan, Semi Final 1, ICC T20 World Cup 2024 |
| Venue | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad |
| Date and Time | June 27, 6:00 AM (IST) |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming Details | Star Sports Network (TV) and Disney+ Hotstar |
Pitch Report
The Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad has hosted a total of four matches in this series, all of which have resulted in low-scoring affairs. The pitch is likely to behave similarly in the upcoming match. The surface here is likely to help the bowlers more and the batters will have to work harder for runs. Based on data from the last two years, the average score at this venue is 98.
SA vs AFG Head-to-Head in T20Is:
| Total Matches | 2 |
| South Africa Won | 2 |
| Afghanistan Won | 0 |
SA vs AFG Head-to-Head in T20 World Cup:
| Total Matches | 2 |
| South Africa Won | 2 |
| Afghanistan Won | 0 |
Also Read: 3 reasons why Afghanistan are better placed to beat South Africa in the Semi-Finals
SA vs AFG Predicted Playing 11 for both teams:
South Africa XI
Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
Afghanistan XI
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Nangeyalia Kharote, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Suggested Playing 11 No. 1 for SA vs AFG Dream 11 Fantasy Cricket:
Grand League
Q de Kock (vc), R Gurbaz, A Markram, D Miller, G Naib, Rahid Khan (c), M Jansen, A Nortje, K Rabada, F Farooqi, Neveen-ul-Haq
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Suggested Playing 11 No. 2 for SA vs AFG Dream 11 Fantasy Cricket:
Head-to-Head
Q de Kock, R Gurbaz, I Zadran, A Markram, G Naib, Rahid Khan (c), A Nortje, K Rabada (vc), F Farooqi, K Maharaj, Neveen-ul-Haq
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