South Africa stormed into the final of the ICC T20 after three decades.

New Delhi, June 27, 2024: South Africa finally shed the chokers tag on Thursday, storming into the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 after demolishing Afghanistan by nine wickets in the Semi-final at the Brian Lara Stadium.

It has now entered an ICC World Cup final after three decades. The South African team will play the title clash on Saturday in Barbados.

The winner of the India versus England semi-final in Guyana later tonight will be their opponents.

Bowlers of South Africa bowled splendidly:  

Electing to bat, Afghanistan were blown away for 56 in 11.5 overs—their lowest ever T20 World Cup total, on a surface with variable bounce where batters struggled.

Only Azmatullah Omarzai, 10 of 12 balls, reached double figures.

Rahmatullah Gurbaz scored 0, and Ibrahim Zadran 2, who carried Afghanistan through most of the tournament, fell cheaply on the big night.

Marco Jansen’s new-ball burst set the tone, finishing with 3/16, while Tabraiz Shamsi returned a stunning 3/6. Kagiso Rabada 2/14, and Anrich Nortje 2/7 completed the rout.

Afghanistan received a crushing defeat:

Chasing 57, South African team coasted home in 8.5 overs. Reeza Hendricks struck 29 runs of 25 balls (1 six and 3 fours), and captain Aiden Markram made 23 runs of 21 balls (4 fours).

South Africa 60/1—won by 9 wickets.

Also Read: South Africa beat the USA by 18 runs in the Super 8 T20 World Cup.

EOM.