South Africa’s Historic Win: Reaching the T20 World Cup Final
South Africa has achieved a historic milestone by reaching the T20 World Cup final for the first time after seven unsuccessful attempts. On June 27, 2024, Africa defeated Afghanistan by 9 wickets in the first semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup.
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Dominant Performance by South Africa
Afghanistan, led by captain Rashid Khan, opted to bat first after winning the toss. However, they struggled against Africa’s formidable bowling attack and were bowled out for a mere 56 runs in less than 12 overs. Azmatullah was the only Afghan batsman to reach double figures, scoring 10 runs. Marco Janssen and Tabrez Shamsi each claimed 3 wickets, while Kagiso Rabada and Enrich Norkhia took 2 wickets apiece, showcasing an outstanding team effort by Africa.
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South Africa’s Successful Chase
South Africa chased down Afghanistan’s target of 57 runs with ease, losing only one wicket in the process. Quinton de Kock was dismissed for 5 runs, but Riza Hendricks and captain Aidan Markram ensured a smooth victory. They put together an unbeaten partnership of 55 runs, guiding Africa to their historic win in just 8.5 overs. Fazalhaq Farooqui was the sole wicket-taker for Afghanistan.
Final Awaited
With this victory, South Africa has secured their place in the final, where they will face the winner of the India vs. England semi-final match. This achievement marks a significant moment for South African cricket, as they have finally broken their semi-final jinx and reached the T20 World Cup final.
South Africa Playing XI: Aidan Markram (captain), Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Reza Hendricks, Henrik Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Janssen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Enrique Norkhia and Tabrez Shamsi.
Afghanistan Playing XI: Rashid Khan (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Umarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Nangelia Kharote, Noor Ahmed, Naveen-ul-Haq and Fazalhaq Farooqui.
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