Published on: Jun 26, 2024 2:30 pm IST|Updated on: Jun 26, 2024 2:34 pm IST
It is time for the semifinals as South Africa will take on Afghanistan in the first semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2024. South Africa is one of the two unbeaten sides in the tournament. The Proteas have performed as a team and they will be eager to leave the tag of the chokers behind them and reach the final by winning this contest. On the other hand, Afghanistan have written a story for the ages in the competition. They defeated New Zealand during the Group Stage before stunning the mighty Australia in the Super 8s. The Afghans will now be looking to cause another upset and reach the final of the T20 World Cup 2024.
South Africa and Afghanistan have met only two times so far. South Africa have both matches.
It will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides at the Brian Lara Stadium.
Among the active players, Quinton de Kock is the leading run-getter for South Africa against Afghanistan. The wicketkeeper-batter has scored 45 runs in one match. Meanwhile, Gulbadin Naib has scored 26 runs in one match against South Africa.
Among active bowlers, Kagiso Rabada has bagged the most wickets between the two teams. The right-arm pacer has picked up 2 wickets in 1 match at a strike rate of 12.00. On the other hand, Mohammad Nabi has picked up 2 wickets in 2 matches for Afghanistan.
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