South Africa made it to the World Cup final for the first time after defeating Afghanistan by nine wickets in a semi-final match. The South African team showed dominance as they chased down the target in just 8.5 overs. Despite some initial struggles with the pitch and a quick wicket of de Kock, Hendricks and Markram’s partnership sealed the deal for South Africa.
The match saw Afghanistan struggling with a low score of 56 all out, with Naveen being the last wicket to fall. South Africa’s Tabraiz Shamsi and Anrich Nortje played key roles in taking down Afghanistan’s batting lineup. Rashid Khan showed some resistance with a few boundaries but eventually fell to Nortje.
The pitch conditions were challenging, with some uneven bounce, making it difficult for the batsmen to settle. South Africa’s bowlers took advantage of the conditions, putting Afghanistan under pressure right from the start. Despite a brief partnership between Janat and Rashid, Afghanistan’s innings quickly collapsed.
Overall, South Africa’s victory was a well-deserved one, and they will now be looking to carry this momentum into the World Cup final. The team’s strong performance in both batting and bowling will make them a formidable opponent for their final match.
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