In the first semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, South Africa delivered a dominant performance against Afghanistan, winning by 9 wickets. Afghanistan, after opting to bat, struggled against South Africa’s fierce bowling attack, managing only 56 runs in 11.5 overs. Marco Jansen’s 3-wicket haul proved instrumental in dismantling their lineup.
Match Overview
- Match: RSA vs AFG, Semi Final 1, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
- Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
- Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad
- Toss: Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bat
- Result: South Africa won by 9 wickets
Squads: Afghanistan National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
South Africa Squad:
Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
Afghanistan Squad:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Nangeyalia Kharote, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Afghanistan National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
Afghanistan vs South Africa – 1st Inning Scorecard (Afghanistan Batting)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 112.50 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 10 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Nangeyalia Kharote | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Karim Janat | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 61.54 |
| Rashid Khan (c) | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Noor Ahmad | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 13 (b 6, lb 1, w 6) | ||||
| Total | 56 all out in 11.5 overs |
Fall of Wickets: 4-1 (Gurbaz, 0.6), 16-2 (Gulbadin, 2.3), 20-3 (I. Zadran, 3.1), 20-4 (Nabi, 3.4), 23-5 (Kharote, 4.6), 28-6 (Azmatullah, 6.3), 50-7 (Janat, 9.3), 50-8 (Noor Ahmad, 9.5), 50-9 (Rashid, 10.2), 56-10 (Naveen, 11.5)
South Africa Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | Wd | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5.30 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 3 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.70 |
| Anrich Nortje | 3 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.30 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 1.5 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3.30 |
Key Performances of 1st Inning
- Marco Jansen’s 3 wickets for 16 runs played a pivotal role in dismantling Afghanistan’s top order.
- Anrich Nortje contributed with 2 wickets, while Tabraiz Shamsi finished with impressive figures of 3-6.
Afghanistan vs South Africa – 2nd Inning Scorecard (South Africa Batting)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Reeza Hendricks | 29* | 25 | 3 | 1 | 116.00 |
| Aiden Markram (c) | 23* | 21 | 4 | 0 | 109.52 |
| Extras | 3 (w 2, nb 1) | ||||
| Total | 60-1 in 8.5 overs |
Fall of Wickets: 5-1 (de Kock, 1.5)
Afghanistan Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | Wd | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.50 |
| Rashid Khan (c) | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 1.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9.80 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8.00 |
Key Performances of 2nd Inning
- Reeza Hendricks anchored the chase with 29* off 25 balls, supported by Aiden Markram’s 23* off 21.
- Fazalhaq Farooqi managed to take the only wicket of Quinton de Kock.
Player of the Match
Marco Jansen was awarded Player of the Match for his brilliant bowling Scorecard of 3-16, which helped South Africa restrict Afghanistan to a low total.
Conclusion
South Africa cruised into the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 with a commanding Sports victory over Afghanistan. With a strong bowling performance led by Marco Jansen, South Africa ensured that Afghanistan had no chance to build momentum. Their batters then chased down the target with ease, securing a 9-wicket win.
