New Delhi: South Africa delivered a dominant performance against Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup semifinal, securing a comprehensive victory. With this, South Africa created history to enter finals for the very first time in T20 World Cup 2024.Batting first, Afghanistan struggled from the outset, managing only 56 runs before being bowled out in 11.5 overs at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. In response, South Africa chased down the target comfortably and crushed Afghanistan by 9 wickets showcasing their batting prowess. The victory not only propelled South Africa into the final but also underscored their strong form in the tournament. Afghanistan, despite their earlier successes, faltered under pressure in this crucial match.Afghanistan all out for 56 runs South African bowler Marco Jansen delivered a decisive blow to Afghanistans batting lineup with a three-wicket burst, leading to their bundled out for just 56 runs in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Brian Lara Stadium. Afghanistan, emerging as the second-best team from Group C after victories over New Zealand, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea, continued their strong performance into the Super-8 stage. They clinched a historic win against Australia and secured their spot in the semifinals with a victory over Bangladesh. Neither South Africa nor Afghanistan has previously reached the final of the T20 World Cup. First time in history of T20 World Cup Afghanistans team suffered a dramatic collapse, being bowled out for just 56 runs in the first semifinal of the T20 World Cup. This marks the first instance in T20 World Cup semifinal history where a team has been dismissed for less than 100 runs. Additionally, this total stands as Afghanistans lowest score in any T20 international match. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc)Lowest score in T20 World Cup semifinal history In the first semifinal, Afghanistans team was dismissed for just 56 runs while batting first. This is the lowest score in T20 World Cup semifinal history.50 runs in 9.3 overs Afghanistans decision to bat first backfired as they struggled early against South Africas pace attack in the T20 World Cup semifinal. Marco Jansen struck early, dismissing Rahmanullah Gurbaz for a duck caught by Reeza Hendricks at slips, leaving Afghanistan at 4/1 after one over. Gulbadin Naib showed resilience with two boundaries but fell to Jansen for 9 runs. Kagiso Rabada then dismantled Ibrahim Zadran and Mohammed Nabi, reducing Afghanistan to 20/4 in 3.4 overs. Jansen claimed his third wicket with Nangeyalia Kharotes dismissal at 23/5. Despite a brief resistance from Rashid Khan and Karim Janat, Afghanistan reached 28/5 after six overs.The brief 21-run partnership ended with Karim being trapped leg-before-wicket by Shamsi for just eight runs in 13 balls. Afghanistan was 50/7 in 9.3 overs.IND vs ENG today In the upcoming second semifinal match, India will face England on Thursday at 8:00 PM at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. This match marks a rematch of the 2022 T20 World Cup semifinal, where England emerged victorious over India by 10 wickets.
