On June 26, 2024, South Africa faces Afghanistan in the Semifinal 1 at Sir Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad. It’s set to be an intense clash with both teams eyeing victory. The action begins at 8:30 PM local time, 02:30PM GMT. Stay tuned for the prediction of this match.
South Africa
South Africa will win
43%
Afghanistan
Afghanistan will win
37%
South Africa Can be the Winner
The percentages predominantly fall within the 80% range. The remaining 20% accounts for exceptional cases. Detailed explanations are provided below.
- Team Ranking:
As per the current T20 men’s team rankings, South Africa holds 7th position, while Afghanistan ranks 10th. - Head to Head:
In their T20 encounters, South Africa and Afghanistan have played 2 matches, with South Africa winning both matches. - Player Analysis:
- Batsmen Analytics:
Aiden Markram of South Africa boasts an average of 37.67 with a strike rate of 149.47. Meanwhile, Rahmanullah Gurbaz of Afghanistan has an average of 25.93 and a strike rate of 139.35. - Bowlers Analytics:
Tabraiz Shamsi of South Africa has an average of 22.19 and an economy rate of 7.38. On the other hand, Mujeeb Ur Rahman of Afghanistan has an average of 18.1 and an economy rate of 6.36.
South Africa’s bowling attack seems more balanced compared to Afghanistan.
- Batsmen Analytics:
- Pitch Supports:
The pitch at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, is known for its even bounce and good pace, which generally favors batsmen who play aggressive shots. Spinners can also find some assistance later in the match due to wear and tear on the pitch.
However, unforeseen circumstances like weather conditions or player injuries could alter the dynamics of the match.
South Africa Squad | Afghanistan Squad |
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Aiden Markram (c) – Batsman | Rahmanullah Gurbaz – WK |
Ottneil Baartman – Bowler | Ibrahim Zadran – Batsman |
Gerald Coetzee – Bowler | Najibullah Zadran – Batsman |
Quinton de Kock – WK | Azmatullah Omarzai – Batsman |
Bjorn Fortuin – Bowler | Mohammad Nabi – All-rounder |
Reeza Hendricks – Batsman | Rashid Khan (c) – All-rounder |
Marco Jansen – Bowler | Mujeeb Ur Rahman – Bowler |
Heinrich Klaasen – WK | Noor Ahmad – Bowler |
Keshav Maharaj – All-rounder | Naveen-ul-Haq – Bowler |
David Miller – Batsman | Fazalhaq Farooqi – Bowler |
Anrich Nortje – Bowler | Fareed Ahmad Malik – Bowler |
Kagiso Rabada – Bowler | Gulbadin Naib – All-rounder |
Ryan Rickelton – Batsman | Karim Janat – All-rounder |
Tabraiz Shamsi – Bowler | Mohammad Ishaq – Batsman |
Tristan Stubbs – Batsman | Nangeyalia Kharote – Batsman |
Hazratullah Zazai – Batsman |