SA vs AFG : The result of the first semi-final match of T20 World Cup 2024 has come out. After this the first finalist team of the T20 World Cup 2024 was founded. The first match of this tournament was played between Afghanistan and South Africa. Which South Africa easily defeated Afghanistan to become the first team for the final of the T20 World Cup 2024. With this, South Africa also removed the tag of chokers from its head.
These were the important reasons behind South Africa’s victory against Afghanistan
If we look at this match, South Africa defeated Afghanistan very easily. But South Africa had entered the field with full preparation. This is the reason why South Africa was successful in removing the tag of chokers from its head.
SA vs AFG: Broke the back of the Afghanistan opener
Afghanistan managed to win the toss, but South Africa’s bowlers were successful in breaking the back of the openers. Marco Jensen took the wicket of Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the very first over. After this, neither Ibrahim Zadran nor Gulbadin Naib could stay on the pitch.
SA vs AFG: South African fast bowler’s magic worked
The Afghanistan team bowed down to the South African fast bowlers. The South African bowlers targeted the stumps directly in Afghanistan’s innings. Due to this, the South African fast bowlers took seven wickets. This includes three wickets from Marco Jensen, 2-2 wickets from Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje. Left-arm spinner Tabrez Shamsi took three wickets.
SA vs AFG: Afghan bowlers failed
In front of South Africa‘s fast bowling, the Afghanistan team was all out for 56 runs in 11.5 overs. Due to the Afghanistan bowlers, it could have been difficult for South Africa to achieve this target. In the beginning, South Africa lost its first wicket in the form of Quinton de Kock in 1.5 overs. But after this the South African batsmen started batting cautiously and faced the Afghan bowlers well. South Africa won the match by 9 wickets by scoring 60 runs for the loss of 1 wicket in 8.5 overs.