SA vs AFG Highlights, T20 World Cup Semifinal 1: South Africa Defeat Afghanistan By 9 Wickets To Reach Tournament Final
SA vs AFG Highlights, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Semifinal 1: South Africa defeated Afghanistan by 9 wickets to reach the first ICC World Cup final in their cricketing history.
Background
SA vs AFG Live Score, ICC Men's T20 World Cup Semifinal 1: Irrespective of what happens at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad when South Africa play Afghanistan in the first semifinal of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Semifinal 1, it is set to be a historical contest. To begin with, the fixture marks the maiden appearance for the Afghans in a semifinal of any world cup. On the other hand, it is also a shot at a step for the Proteas that they have never managed to take either- a place in the final of a World event.
At the outset, this tournament has been nothing short of a fairytale for Afghanistan. Not many backed them to reach the business end of the competition- that too at the expense of Australia. But that is exactly what they have managed to achieve. It hasn't been a fluke by any stretch of the imaginations- wins over New Zealand, the Kangaroos and Bangladesh- all in a space of 18 days has now put them in a knockout game of an ICC event.
A mouth-watering contest 🇿🇦 🇦🇫
— ICC (@ICC) June 26, 2024
Who will make their first ever men's #T20WorldCup final? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/23tXWhZfse
The Men From The Rainbow nation might have much more experience than their opponents in this marquee clash and are one of the only two teams to have remained unbeaten in the competition so far but when it comes to their record in the knockout stage- it depicts a dismal picture. In nine attempts, they have tasted only a solitary win which means it wouldn't come as a shocker if they were to 'choke' yet again in the semis this time around.
But will that turn out to be too much of an ask for Rashid Khan & Co. or will they make the most of what the conditions have on offer to give the Aiden Markram-led side a run for their money? We shall find out over the course of the next few hours. STAY TUNED To ABP Live!
SA vs AFG Live Score, T20 World Cup Semifinal 1: Thankyou!
Thankyou for joining us in this short-lasting but exhilirating semifinal between Afghanistan and South Africa. We will get to find who will face South Africa in the final in by the end of the day. Do join our live blog for that match as well. Till then, take care!
SA vs AFG Live Score, T20 World Cup Semifinal 1: What South Africa Captain Said
"Feels good. It's not only the captain that gets you here, it is a massive squad effort. Plenty of guys behind the scenes as well. Fortunate to have lost the toss, we would have batted too. We were brilliant with the ball, got it in the right areas and kept it really simple. The bowlers have been incredible for us. It was challenging with the bat, no batter is going to lie and tell you it was easy out there. We had a bit of luck and then got a bit of a partnership. We have had a few close games and a few people back home would have woken up early with more grey hairs. Glad today was a bit more comforting. (On the final) It is one more step for us, it is an opportunity we have never had, nothing to be scared of. This win means a lot, we have some world class players in the side but like I said, it takes a whole squad to be able to deliver such a performance."
Top Headlines
