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South Africa through to first T20 World Cup final with demolition of Afghanistan
South Africa's captain Aiden Markram bats during the men's T20 World Cup semifinal cricket match between Afghanistan and South Africa at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tabago, June 26, 2024
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SOUTH AFRICA captain Aiden Markram said competing in the nation’s first T20 World Cup final is “nothing to be scared of” following his side’s nine-wicket semi-final victory over Afghanistan today.
The Proteas’ bowling attack rampaged through Afghanistan’s batters on an unruly pitch in Tarouba to set their chase target at just 57, ultimately ending Afghanistan’s Cinderella tournament run in 53 balls.
The result put an end to South Africa’s run of seven straight semi-final exits in World Cup competitions.
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