South Africa has reached their first-ever ICC tournament final after a resounding victory over Afghanistan. The semi-final clash, held at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium, saw Afghanistan win the toss and elect to bat first on Thursday.
Marco Jansen and Tabraiz Shamsi spearheaded a devastating bowling attack, each claiming three wickets to dismantle the Afghan batting lineup.
Rashid Khan’s side were scuttled for 56 runs, struggling against the disciplined South African bowlers. Jansen’s aggressive pace and Shamsi’s deceptive spin bowling proved too formidable for the Afghan batters, who could not find a foothold in the innings.
South Africa’s chase was swift and decisive. The target of 57 runs was reached in just 8.5 overs, with openers Reeza Hendricks and captain Aiden Markram leading the charge. Hendricks showcased his prowess with a solid 29 runs off 25 deliveries, while Markram contributed a steady 23 runs off 21 balls, ensuring there were no stumbles on their path to victory.
This win not only secures South Africa’s place in the final but also marks a significant moment in the nation’s cricketing history, as they aim to clinch their first ICC trophy since 1998. The Proteas will face the winner of the other semi-final between India and England on Saturday.
With such a dominant performance, South Africa has sent a clear message to their potential opponents, setting the stage for a thrilling final on Saturday that will be held at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.
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