South Africa vs AFGHANISTAN Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024:
Get live updates and the latest score from the Afghanistan vs South Africa T20 World Cup Semifinal match at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad.
South Africa has shattered the semi-final barrier! Their journey to an ICC final was paved with an emphatic display of dominance, particularly through aggressive fast bowling. Afghanistan seemed overwhelmed by the occasion, possibly drained from their emotionally demanding victories over Australia and Bangladesh. Rabada and Jansen unleashed a fiery fast bowling assault during the powerplay, stifling Afghanistan’s innings from the outset. Shamsi and Nortje extended the misery beyond the powerplay, eventually dismissing Afghanistan for a mere 56 runs—a record low in World Cup semi-finals.
In response, Afghanistan’s new ball bowlers fought bravely, and Farooqi managed to dismiss de Kock with a delivery that darted back in. Nevertheless, the modest target proved insufficient. Markram and Hendricks settled in after a cautious start, with Markram showcasing elegant strokeplay and Hendricks sealing the victory with a six and a four. South Africa chased down the target in under 9 overs, marking a historic milestone for their cricketing legacy. Conversely, it was a day to forget for Afghanistan despite their memorable campaign leading up to this point.
South Africa’s victory margin of 67 balls is their largest in terms of balls remaining in T20Is, surpassing their previous record of 51 balls against Pakistan in Johannesburg back in 2007. Conversely, this match represents Afghanistan’s largest defeat margin in terms of balls remaining in T20Is.
Afghanistan Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurbaz (wk) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Gulbadin | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 112.50 |
| Azmatullah | 10 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Nabib | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Nangeyalia Kharote | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Karim Janat | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 61.54 |
| Rashid Khan (c) | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Noor Ahmad | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 13 | 6 | 0 | ||
| Total | 56 | 11.5 |
Fall of Wickets:
1-4 (Gurbaz, 0.6 ov), 2-16 (Gulbadin, 2.3 ov), 3-20 (Ibrahim Zadran, 3.1 ov), 4-20 (Nabib, 3.4 ov), 5-23 (Nangeyalia Kharote, 4.6 ov), 6-28 (Azmatullah, 6.3 ov), 7-50 (Karim Janat, 9.3 ov), 8-50 (Noor Ahmad, 9.5 ov), 9-50 (Rashid Khan, 10.2 ov), 10-56 (Naveen-ul-Haq, 11.5 ov)
Bowling:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | 3.0 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 5.30 |
| Maharaj | 1.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Rabada | 3.0 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 4.70 |
| Nortje | 3.0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2.30 |
| Shamsi | 1.5 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3.30 |
South Africa Innings
South Africa chased down the target of 60 in just 8.5 overs
South Africa Innings:
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Reeza Hendricks (not out) | 29 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 116.00 |
| Aiden Markram (c) (not out) | 23 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 109.52 |
| Extras | 3 | ||||
| Total | 60 | 8.5 |
Did Not Bat: Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
Fall of Wickets:
1-5 (Quinton de Kock, 1.5 ov)
Bowling:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 3.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 5.00 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 2.0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5.50 |
| Rashid Khan (c) | 1.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 1.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9.80 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 1.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8.00 |
Biggest win for South Africa in T20 WC History
10 wkts vs ZIM, Hambantota, 2012
9 wkts vs AFG, Tarouba, 2024
Player of the Match: Marco Jansen
Awesome feeling. The guys played really well, we executed perfectly. We just wanted to stick to our plan, bowl good lengths and see how the wicket reacts. The wicket was getting a bit open, and it was about keeping it simple. (On Markram) He is awesome to have as a captain. We’ll enjoy tonight and be on our way again.
