Published on: Jun 25, 2024 4:39 pm IST|Updated on: Jun 25, 2024 4:37 pm IST
Afghanistan are all set to meet South Africa in the 1st semi-final match of the T20 World Cup 2024 on 27th June (6:00 AM IST) at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba.
On Tuesday, the Afghans added a new chapter to their history books after securing their maiden semi-final berth in the tournament’s history. They defeated Bangladesh by 8 runs (DLS) at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent in their last and final Super 8 clash.
South Africa, on the other hand, edged past West Indies in a thriller to qualify for the semi-final. The Proteas will return to the semis after last playing back in 2014 when they lost to MS Dhoni’s India. Aiden Markram’s men have had their challenges, but have found a way to stay unbeaten, having won 7 matches on the trot in the ongoing tournament.
Unlike most of the T20I pitches, the pitch at this venue is neutral and is equally supportive to both bowlers as well as the batsmen. The average first innings score at this pitch is around 138 runs. The Pacers will get more help.
The recent T20 World Cup matches have revealed a Batting wicket.
Last T20 World Cup Results at the venue:
PNG: 78/10 (19.4) (Pacers – 7w, Spinners – 3w)
NZ: 79/3 (12.2) (Pacers – 3w, Spinners – 0w)
New Zealand won by 7 wickets.
UGA: 40/10 (18.4) (Pacers – 6w, Spinners – 4w)
NZ: 41/1 (5.2) (Pacers – 1w, Spinners – 0w)
New Zealand won by 9 wickets.
PNG: 95/10 (19.5) (Pacers – 5w, Spinners – 1w)
AFG: 101/3 (15.1) (Pacers – 3w, Spinners – 0w)
Afghanistan won by 7 wickets.
WI: 149/9 (Pacers – 8w, Spinners – 1w)
NZ: 136/9 (Pacers – 5w, Spinners – 4w)
West Indies won by 13 runs.
As of now, South Africa have never played any T20I matches at this venue.
SA’s Highest Total: NA
SA’s Lowest Total: NA
AFG have played 1 T20I match at this stadium and won that one.
AFG’s Highest Total: 101/3 (15.1 overs) vs Papua New Guinea in 2024
AFG’s Lowest Total: NA
Seating Capacity: 15000
Number of matches hosted: 8 T20Is, 1 ODI match
Total Matches Played: 8
Home Team (WI) Won: 3
Visiting Team Won: 2
Neutral Side Won: 3
Tie/ No Result: 0
Average 1st Innings Score: 137.5
Average 2nd Innings Score: 118.6
Matches Won Batting 1st: 4
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 4
Highest Team Total: 267/3 by England vs West Indies in 2023
Lowest Team Total: 40/10 by Uganda vs New Zealand in 2024
Highest Run-chase: 133/6 (19.2) by WI vs England in 2018
Lowest Total defended: 149/9 by West Indies vs New Zealand in 2024
Highest Individual Score: Phil Salt (ENG) – 119 vs West Indies in 2023 Best Bowling Figures: Alzarri Joseph (WI) – 4/19 vs New Zealand in 2024
Most Runs: Phil Salt (ENG) – 157 runs in 2 matches Most Wickets: Tim Southee (NZ) – 7 wickets in 3 matches Most Sixes at this venue: Phil Salt (ENG) – 11 sixes in 2 innings
South Africa are yet to play a T20I match here.
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