Let’s analyze the Afghanistan National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard. Undoubtedly, the match of the semi finals is more exciting and full of nervousness than the match of the finals. In the semi-finals of the ICC T20 cricket world cup. The match between Afghanistan and South Africa was the most thrilling match for the audience of South Africa and Afghanistan.
Afghanistan Cricket Team vs South Africa Cricket Team Match Rivalry
The rivalry was on 27 June 2024. South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first. This was the pressure between both the teams for the finals. Unlikely, the both teams could not win the trophy for even the first time. The match was held on Brian Lara Cricket Academy which was incorporated in 2017. The stadium has a seating capacity of 15000 people. Finally, that was good rivalry which indicates Afghanistan National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard.
Afghanistan National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
Let’s Analyze the performance of Afghanistan Team in Batting
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicket Keeper)Catch- Reeza Hendricks, Ball- Marco Jansen | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ibrahim ZadranBall- Kagiso Rabada | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Gulbadin NaibBall- Marco Jansen | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 112.50 |
| Azmatullah OmerzaiCatch- Tristan Stubbs, Ball- Anrich Nortje | 10 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Mohammad NabiBall- Kagiso Rabada | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Nangeyalia KharoteCatch- Quinton De Kock, Ball- Marco Jansen | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Karim Janatlbw Ball- Tabraiz Shamsi | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 61.54 |
| Rashid Khan (Captain)Ball- Anrich Nortje | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Noor Ahmedlbw Ball- Tabraiz Shamsi | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Naveen-ul-haqlbw Ball- Tabraiz Shamsi | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Fazalhaq FarooqiNot Out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
There were 13 extras in the innings which comprised 6 wide balls, 6 bye and 1 leg bye. The total runs scored by the team Afghanistan was only 56 runs with 10 wickets in 11.5 overs. Every player got the chance to bat. The highest run taker from Afghanistan was Azmatullah Omerzai who recorded 10 runs in 12 balls with the strike rate of 83.33. The maximum number of 6s was played by no players. And the maximum number of 4s was played by Captain Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omerzai and Gulbadin Naib(2 each).
Analysis of Bowlers Performance From South Africa
| Bowler | Overs | Maiden | Runs | Wicket | Economy rate |
| Marco Jansen | 3.0 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 5.33 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 1.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 3.0 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 4.67 |
| Anrich Nortje | 3.0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2.33 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 1.5 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3.27 |
The highest wicket taker from the team South Africa was Marco Jansen and Tabraiz Shamsi which comprises 3 wickets each and the lowest number of economy rate was by Tabraiz Shamsi which is 3.27. Economy rate is the rate of the over bowled with the run sacrificed. Lower the economy rate for the bowler, better the performance of the bowler
Let’s analyze the performance of South Africa Team in Batting
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Quinton de Kock (Wicket Keeper)Ball- Fazalhaq Farooqi | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Reeza HandricksNot Out | 29 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 116.00 |
| Aiden Markram (captain)Not Out | 23 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 109.52 |
There were 3 extras in the innings which comprised 1 No Ball and 2 wide balls. The total runs scored by the team South Africa was 60 runs with 1 wicket in 8.5 overs. Some players like Heinrich Klassen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada. Also the Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi didn’t get the chance to bat. The highest run maker from South Africa was Reeza Handricks who recorded 29 runs in 25 balls having the strike rate of 116.0. The maximum number of 6s was played by Reeza Handricks(1). And the maximum number of 4s was played by captain Aiden Markram(4).
Analysis of Bowlers Performance From Afghanistan
| Bowler | Overs | Maiden | Runs | Wicket | Economy rate |
| Naveen-ul-haq | 3.0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 5.00 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 2.0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5.50 |
| Rashid Khan (Captain) | 1.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Azmatullah Omerzai | 1.5 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 9.82 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 1.0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 8.00 |
The highest wicket taker from the team Afghanistan was Naveen-ul-haq and Gulbadin Naib. In which comprises 3 wickets each and the lowest number of economy rate was by Naveen-ul-haq which is 5.00. Economy rate is the rate of the over bowled with the run sacrificed. Lower the economy rate for the bowler, better the performance of the bowler
Afghanistan vs South Africa Match Result
At the end of the match the result were as South Africa defeated Afghanistan by 9 wickets. At now they were ready to jump into the finals. Furthermore, the audience now are both excited and nervous because of that South Africa didn’t win the T20 world cup yet. At end SA won, the man of the match goes to Marco Jansen from South Africa who took 3 wickets and sacrificed 16 runs in just 3 overs
Conclusion
The Semi-Final match between Afghanistan And South Africa was amazing. Through the great effort of the both team the impact of the match was full of exciting. At the end, South Africa won the match and celebrate their historic milestones. But we never forget great effort by Afghanistan Players in the semi-final match. For Afghanistan, the cricket journey continues with the hope of upcoming future world cup matches and their further growth.
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