South Africa thrash Afghanistan by nine wickets to reach T20 World Cup final

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(Tarouba) - South Africa thrashed Afghanistan by nine wickets to reach the final of the T20 Cricket World Cup for the first time on Wednesday.

After skittling Afghanistan for 56 at Trinidad's Brian Lara Stadium, the Proteas cruised to their victory target, finishing on 60-1.

South Africa's left-arm wrist-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi (3 for 6) and pacer Marco Jansen (3-16) spearheaded the demolition of a suspect Afghanistan batting line-up for just 56 off 11.5 overs after they chose to bat.

Fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje maintained the relentless pressure with two wickets apiece.

On a surface which encouraged all bowlers but left Afghanistan with too little to defend, South Africa lost Quinton de Kock early in reply for Fazalhaq Farooqi's tournament-leading 17th wicket.

But Reeza Hendricks (29 not out) and captain Aiden Markram (23 not out) saw South Africa to victory at 60 for one off 8.5 overs.

The Proteas advance to Saturday's showpiece occasion in Barbados where they will face the winners of Thursday's second semi-final between title-holders England and unbeaten India in Guyana.

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Fan Thursday, 27 June 2024 09:00 AM

Well played South Africa. Afghanistan lost the match won many hearts. Leave head high back home

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Jude Thursday, 27 June 2024 09:36 AM

Afghanistan was not fully prepared for this game. Afghans celebration with the win against Bangladeshi's as if they won the world Cup. Afghans missed the big picture!! They lost the focus and today it explains why SA thrashed them!! Afghans get your act together!! Better luck next time!!

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Female Thursday, 27 June 2024 11:11 AM

Yeah, they should get thier act together towards women, you mean?

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Nimal Thursday, 27 June 2024 11:04 AM

This is what happens when you celebrate early thinking you won the cup. Well played South Africa!. Afgans need to learn humility. They need to learn correct on-field behaviour too. Most of their players display arrogant behaviours, even fighting among themselves.

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The Truth Thursday, 27 June 2024 03:33 PM

Coming down to earth with a thud. A flash in the pan ,cannot compete well even in a single proper Test match.

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