A belligerent bowling performance and calm from the top order has secured South Africa’s ticket for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 final, defeating Afghanistan in the first semi-final in Trinidad.

South Africa dominated early, bowling Afghanistan out for a mere 56 runs. They seized control swiftly, taking eight wickets within the first 10 overs. Marco Jansen, named Player of the Match, took 3 wickets for 16 runs in three overs. Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje also excelled, with Rabada claiming 2 wickets for 14 runs and Nortje 2 wickets for 7 runs, both in three overs. Tabraiz Shamsi wrapped up the innings, taking 3 wickets for 16 runs in just 11 balls. This match marked the first instance of a team dismissing their opponent for under 100 runs in a Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final. Match summary: