AFG vs SA Match Preview

South Africa and Afghanistan will face each other in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024. The match will be held on June 26, 2024, at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, beginning at 6:00 AM IST. South Africa is having an excellent performance in this edition. With seven consecutive victories, they have another chance to reach the final of a World Cup, something that they have never accomplished in as many years of international cricket. They are looking forward to defeating AFG, who have a dominant head-to-head record in T20Is. Afghanistan have been on a roll since the ODI World Cup 2023, when they defeated England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, and this year they have stepped up by beating Australia and New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2024. They certainly deserved a spot in the semi-finals, and now is their chance to make history.

AFG vs SA Match Details

Afghanistan vs South Africa – Semi Final Match, T20 World Cup 2024

Venue: Brian Lara Stadium – Tarouba

Date & Time: 27th June 2024 at 06:00 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

AFG vs SA Venue Stats

AFG vs SA Pitch Report

The pitch here has seen a lot of runs in recent matches. The pitch will have good bounce, and the ball will land nicely on the bat.

AFG vs SA Weather Report

The weather forecast for Friday in Tarouba, predicts a sunny day. The temperature is expected to hover around 31°C, with no signs of rain so far.

AFG vs SA Last Five Matches

AFG vs SA Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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AFG vs SA Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi

Afghanistan Probable Playing XIs

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Nangeyalia Kharote, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Topmost Picks for AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – South Africa

• Heinrich Klaasen- Klaasen has scored 108 runs in 5 matches at a good average of 36. He was striking at a rate of 180+ before this World Cup but the tough pitches here saw a dip in his strike rate.
• Kagiso Rabada- Rabada has picked 7 wickets so far in 5 matches with his best of 3/18 coming in the last match against USA.

Top Picks – Afghanistan

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Gurbaz is the leading run scorer of the tournament with 281 runs in 7 matches at a strike rate of 129.
• Rashid Khan – Rashid Khan is not just leading the team well but also looks in sharp form with his spin bowling. He has taken 14 wickets in 7 matches at a brilliant strike rate of 12.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AFG vs SA Dream11 Team:

Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Aiden Markram(VC), Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rashid Khan(C)

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for AFG vs SA Dream11 Team:

Quinton de Kock(C), Heinrich Klaasen, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(VC), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rashid Khan

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Quinton de Kock, Rashid Khan

Vice-captain – Aiden Markram, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

AFG vs SA Probable Winners:

South Africa and Afghanistan are meeting for the third time in the T20Is, and this will be their most important match because it is a semi-final for the T20 World Cup 2024. The confident AFG, who kicked out Australia, will be prepared to face the in-form South Africa, who have yet to lose a match. We believe South Africa will break the jinx this time and make it to the World Cup final for the first time in their international cricket history. Afghanistan has a strong bowling unit with both pacers and spinners ready to attack. Considering the team combination, South Africa are expected to win this match.