South Africa Beats Afghanistan to Reach First-Ever Cricket World Cup Final
South Africa’s cricket team achieved a historic victory against Afghanistan, securing their first-ever finals in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Chasing a target of 57, South Africa won in just 8.5 overs with nine wickets in hand.
Match Highlights
Reeza Hendricks and Aiden Markram led the chase after Quinton De Kock’s early dismissal. Hendricks scored 29 runs off 25 balls, while Markram added 23 runs from 21 balls. Afghanistan struggled against South Africa’s strong bowling, getting all out for 56.
Bowling Performance
Marco Jansen and Tabraiz Shamsi were the top bowlers for South Africa, each taking three wickets. Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje also contributed with two wickets each.
Upcoming Final
South Africa will face either India or England in the final, which will take place at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
South Africa | Afghanistan |
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60/1 in 8.5 overs | 56 all out in 11.5 overs |
Reeza Hendricks 29* | Azmatullah Omarzai 10 |
Aiden Markram 23* | Gulbadin Naib 9 |
Fazalhaq Farooqi 1/11 | Marco Jansen 3/16 |