South Africa beat Afghanistan in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup to qualify for their first ever T20 World Cup final. Opting to bowl first, South Africa's pace attack dominated from the outset, with Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, and Tabraiz Shamsi taking a combined 7 wickets to bowl out Afghanistan for just 56 runs. Despite a shaky start to their batting innings, South Africa's Reeza Hendricks and skipper Aiden Markram steered their team to victory with plenty of overs to spare, securing their spot in the final.
In a one-sided match at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad, South Africa dominated Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup semi-final. Afghanistan, who won five of their seven games in the tournament, were left reeling after being bowled out for just 56 runs in 11.5 overs. The win marks South Africa's first time reaching the final of the T20 World Cup, cementing their unbeaten record in the competition. Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje led the charge for South Africa with their impressive bowling, earning the team a spot in the highly anticipated final.
Despite a rocky start, South Africa shines in their last Super 8 game of the T20 World Cup 2024 against West Indies. Spinner Tabraiz Shamsi captures three crucial wickets, and although the Proteas almost suffer an injury scare during the intense match, both players involved were able to continue playing and ultimately contribute to their team's victory. Roston Chase's impressive half-century and partnership with Kyle Mayers were unable to save West Indies as South Africa's strong bowling restricts them to a final total of 135/8.
Despite a strong fightback from England's Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone, South Africa's well-executed plans and nerve-wracking performances from their bowlers led them to a tight seven-run victory in the T20 World Cup. The defending champions' refusal to show intent early on and several errors cost them dearly. Kagiso Rabada and Ottneil Baartman played key roles in restricting England's surge, while Marco Jansen and Anrich Nortje sealed the win in the final overs.
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada's impressive performance has helped the Proteas to secure another win in the T20 World Cup. Staying unbeaten in the group stage, the team continues to exude confidence as they enter the Super 8s. Despite facing a tough United States side, the Proteas came out victorious with a solid 18-run lead.
In a nail-biting match, South Africa emerged victorious against the United States in the first T20 World Cup Super Eight game in Antigua. Kagiso Rabada's superb performance and Quinton de Kock's explosive innings propelled South Africa to a strong total of 194 runs, setting a tough target for the Americans. Despite Andries Gous' impressive 80 runs, the US fell 18 runs short as Rabada's three crucial wickets disrupted their chase. De Kock was named player of the match for his knock of 74 runs off just 45 balls.
South Africa's batsmen came to life in a nail-biting encounter against the United States in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. Despite a valiant effort from US-born cricketer Andries Gous, who scored 80 runs off 47 balls, South Africa was able to secure an 18-run win with the help of a game-changing 19th over by Kagiso Rabada. With this thrilling victory, South Africa faces tough competition from England and the West Indies in the upcoming matches, making it crucial for their bowlers to step up their game.
The T20 World Cup 2024 is heating up as the Netherlands and South Africa face off in a crucial Group D match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. The Netherlands' team includes players like Michael Levitt, Max O’Dowd, and Vivian Kingma, while South Africa boasts stars like Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, and Kagiso Rabada. Don't miss the action as the two teams battle it out for a spot in the next round.
The highly-anticipated T20 World Cup is set to kick off in New York this Saturday, featuring a record 20 teams and spearheading cricket's ambitious foray into the American market. While defending champions England and South Africa are expected to be strong contenders, the presence of match-winners like Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Quinton de Kock, and Kagiso Rabada makes Proteas a force to reckon with. Additionally, despite being the usual favorites, India's performance remains to be seen as they aim to shed their past near-misses and claim the elusive ICC trophy. With 55 matches spread over 29 days, including 16 hosted in the USA, the T20 World Cup promises to be a ground-breaking event, with the potential for unexpected upsets and surprises from teams like Afghanistan.
With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 nearing its end, South African pacer Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the remaining league matches for Punjab Kings (PBKS) due to a serious injury. As PBKS are already out of the play-offs race, Rabada was allowed to return to his home country to meet with a specialist for further treatment. His injury is not expected to affect his preparation for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.