South Africa Reaches ICC T20 World Cup Semifinals
AB De Villiers Congratulates Team
Former South Africa captain AB De Villiers took to social media to congratulate the Proteas for securing a spot in the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The team achieved this milestone with a thrilling three-wicket win over the West Indies.
Match Highlights
South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first. Despite an early setback, the West Indies managed to post a total of 135/8, thanks to a strong partnership between Kyle Mayers and Roston Chase. Tabraiz Shamsi was the standout bowler for South Africa, taking three wickets.
In response, South Africa faced a revised target of 123 runs in 17 overs due to rain. The match was closely contested, but crucial contributions from Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, and Kagiso Rabada led South Africa to victory with five balls to spare.
Key Performances
| Player | Performance |
|---|---|
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 3/27 |
| Roston Chase | 52 runs, 3/12 |
| Marco Jansen | 21* runs |
| Kagiso Rabada | 5* runs |
With this win, South Africa ended their Super Eights campaign undefeated. England also advanced to the semifinals, while the West Indies were eliminated.
