South Africa vs Afghanistan, ICCWCT20, Today Match Prediction

RSA vs AFG Match Prediction & Analysis

It is the 1st semifinal in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, and South Africans will be up against the sensational Afghanistan in this game. The South Africans defeated West Indies in their last Super 8 game, continuing their unbeaten streak in the tournament. The side will be confident heading into the contest. Afghanistan won a thriller against Bangladesh to reach the semis for the first time and look to pull off another win.   

The two teams have clashed twice, and the South Africans have won both times. The South Africans have won all their games in this tournament, which will be a confidence booster for the team. Their batsmen have done well and have good hitting abilities. The Afghans have humbled big sides in recent matches, and they won't be a pushover. With the stakes high for both teams, we expect a close contest.

RSA vs AFG Betting News

SA vs AFG: WHO WILL SCORE MOST RUNS IN TODAY'S MATCH?

Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen and RahmanUllah Gurbaz are the top batters who can score more runs in today's semifinal match between South Africa and Afghanistan

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TEAMS PREVIEW

South Africa Preview

Aiden Markram's team has been clinical in this tournament. They have won seven games in a row and come here with a 3-wicket win over West Indies in their last Super 8 game. The team will be under pressure as they have twice been in the semifinals in 2009 and 2014 but did not reach the final. They have key players in good form, and Markram will expect a positive show from his players in this contest.  

Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks have been on and off with their form, and the team expects a good start from the pair. The Afghans have rocked the boat for their opponents early in most games and the openers must deliver. The middle order is the real strength for this team, and they expect runs from Markram, Heinrich Klassen, and Tristan Stubbs. David Miller and Marco Jansen will look to take on the Afghan bowlers in the final overs and win this game.  

The bowling attack has done well in this tournament, and they need early wickets from Marco Jansen and Markram to put Afghanistan under pressure. Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje will look to do well in the middle overs and trouble the batters with their pace, as Afghans struggle against quality pace attacks. Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj will enjoy bowling in these conditions and look to use it to their advantage.

South Africa Predicted Playing XI:

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

South Africa Actual Playing XI:

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

Afghanistan Preview

Rashid Khan's team has made all the right headlines this tournament. They put up a strong show in the last Super 8 game and won the thrilling contest by 8 runs to finish ahead of Australia. It will be the first semifinal for the Afghans in an ICC tournament, and the inspirational side would look to live up to the expectations of their fans against a strong South African team.  

Openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran have scored almost 500 runs between them and shall look to deliver a positive start. Gulbadin Naib has looked good in the last few games and will add runs in the middle order with Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi. The team will expect a good show from Karim Janat and Nangeyalia Kharote, as scoring against the South Africans won't be easy.  

The bowling attack has been the side's strength, and it won them games. Fazalhaq Farooqi is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament and shall look to strike early with last game's hero, Naveen-ul-Haq. Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi are key bowlers in the middle overs, and they must trouble South Africans with their variations. Noor Ahmed and Gulbadin Naib add depth to this attack, making it strong.

Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:

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

Afghanistan Actual Playing XI:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Naveen ul Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The skies over Trinidad would be overcast, and we may see rain interruptions during the game. The pitch has played well in the last few games after the first few overs, where bowlers enjoy good help from the surface. The side batting first would like to have 170 runs on the board. 

RSA vs AFG Pitch Report

The boundaries are short at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad. It allows batsmen to hit the ball in the air without much worry. The pitch has a lot in it for the bowlers. Fast bowlers have done well at this venue with the new ball. The slowness in the track and low bounce are something spinners have always relished. 

Toss: To Bat

Batting first seems to be the winning mantra in this tournament, as most teams have struggled to chase, irrespective of the target. The wickets got slower in the second half, making it challenging for batsmen. The side winning the toss would prefer to bat and have a big score on the board.

RSA vs AFG
Winning Prediction

It is a do-or-die battle for both teams, and the players will be under pressure to perform well. The Afghans have bowled well, but the batting lineup hasn't been consistent. They will need a good show from the middle order to overcome the challenge thrown at them by South African bowlers. The South Africans have a stronger batting lineup and a better pace attack, giving them a slight edge in this contest.

South Africa to win

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