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ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024

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SA VS AFG S/F 1: Monty Panesar says pitch used was 'DISAPPOINTING'

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MATCH STORY: With 17 wkts, Fazalhaq Farooqi becomes the leading wicket-taker in 2024 T20 WC

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'NOT a T20 WC semis pitch!' - SA vs AFG wicket SLAMMED by fans & experts

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MATCH STORY: Remarkable - Aiden Markram wins 16th straight game as RSA captain in ICC events

South Africa cricket team defeated Afghanistan by 9 wickets to seal the spot in their first-ever World Cup Final of any format. Aiden Markram is confident after this historic win.

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'Nothing to be scared of': Aiden Markram's massive remark on qualifying for the T20 World Cup 2024 Final

Rashid Khan addressed the end of Afghanistan cricket team's dream run in the T20 World Cup 2024 after 9-wicket loss against South Africa in the first semi-final.

Rashid Khan and Afghanistan team in frame (Getty)

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'Tough for us.. might have done better': Rashid Khan opens up on heartbreaking end to dream run in T20 World Cup 2024

South Africa cricket team defeated Rashid Khan to become the first finalist of the T20 World Cup 2024. They will now be facing the winner of the IND vs SA semi-final.

South Africa cricket team in frame (Getty)

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AFG vs SA: South Africa end Afghanistan's dream run, reach T20 World Cup Final for first time

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has been reprimanded by ICC for aggressively throwing bat towards teammate during Super 8 clash against Bangladesh. Afghanistan will take on South Africa in semifinal

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan acknowledges the fans after the team's victory against Bangladesh to advance for Semi Finals in the T20 World Cup. (Getty)

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ICC punishes Rashid Khan ahead of Afghanistan vs South Africa T20 World Cup semifinal clash, will he be banned?

If Rahmanullah Gurbaz recovers from knee injury he suffered against Bangladesh, he will have a chance to break Virat Kohli's all-time T20 World Cup record in the semifinal against South Africa.

Virat Kohli's all-time T20 World Cup record in danger! Rahmanullah Gurbaz needs 39 more runs in semifinal vs SA to break it

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T20 World Cup 2024: The match officials for the semifinal clashes have been announced the apex cricket board. Legendary West Indies player will be match referee for first semifinal.

Virat Kohli shakes hands with umpire Richard Kettleborough after India vs Canada group stage match in T20 World Cup 2024 was abandoned (Getty Images)

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ICC announces list of umpires for T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals; one Indian makes the cut, Richard Kettleborough not to be on field

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India's young batter Tilak Varma went berserk in Rajkot as he smashed 10 sixes and 14 fours in his 67-ball 151 for Hderabad against Meghalaya.

Tilak Varma registered highest score in SMAT history.

Tilak hit 10 sixes in his 151-run knock.

Hyderabad registered the joint-highest victory by runs in SMAT history. 

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Tilak Varma becomes 1st batter to score 3 consecutive T20 centuries, breaks Shreyas Iyer's all-time SMAT record with 151-run knock

India tour of Australia 2024-25

Bumrah's sensational display helped India gain a substantial 46-run lead in the first innings after the Aussies were knocked out for 104.

India bowl out Australia for 104 runs.

They take a lead of 46 runs in the first innings.

Jasprit Bumrah picked up five wickets.

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IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah eyes to reach massive milestone, needs four wickets to become first player in world to so

Both India and Australia failed to perform during the first inning of the ongoing Perth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 

Australia scored 104 runs in first inning of Perth Test. 

India scored 150 runs in first innings of Perth Test. 

Former Australia cricketers revealed how ball change impacted the batting in Australia. 

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IND vs AUS: Why Australia batters are so woeful in current WTC cycle? CA's ball-change backfires

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Australia will be without the services of their captain Alyssa Healy in the three-ODI series at home against India next month. 

The three-ODI series begins on December 5.

Tahlia McGrath will lead the side.

Alyssa Healy is doubtful for New Zealand series as well. 

Australia head coach Shelley Nitschke talks to players in a huddle at Blundstone Arena on January 30, 2024 in Hobart.

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Massive setback for Australia! Captain ruled out of series against India, 21-year-old named as replacement 

As images and videos of Anushka's attendance swiftly went viral on social media, fans were thrilled by her presence.

They get lead of 46 runs.

Anushka Sharma in attendance on Day 2.

Anushka Sharma in attendance for Day 2 of Perth Test

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma in stands to support Virat Kohli and Team India during day 2 of Perth Test

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South Africa vs Afghanistan Match Stats

1st Semi-Final, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago

SA VS AFG S/F 1: Monty Panesar says pitch used was 'DISAPPOINTING'

Match Details

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024

Thu 27 June, 06:00:00 IST

Afghanistan, who chose to bat

Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Afghanistan and South Africa in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024 On Sep 22

AFG
169 (34.0 ov)

SA
170/3 (33.0 ov)

South Africa beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets

Afghanistan and South Africa in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024 On Sep 20

AFG
311/4 (50.0 ov)

SA
134 (34.2 ov)

Afghanistan beat South Africa by 177 runs

Afghanistan and South Africa in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024 On Sep 18

AFG
107/4 (26.0 ov)

SA
106 (33.3 ov)

Afghanistan beat South Africa by 6 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Nitin Menon (IND), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Richard Kettleborough (ENG)

Referee
Sir Richie Richardson (WI)

News updates

SA VS AFG S/F 1: Monty Panesar says pitch used was 'DISAPPOINTING'

MATCH STORY: With 17 wkts, Fazalhaq Farooqi becomes the leading wicket-taker in 2024 T20 WC

'NOT a T20 WC semis pitch!' - SA vs AFG wicket SLAMMED by fans & experts

MATCH STORY: Remarkable - Aiden Markram wins 16th straight game as RSA captain in ICC events

'Nothing to be scared of': Aiden Markram's massive remark on qualifying for the T20 World Cup 2024 Final

'Tough for us.. might have done better': Rashid Khan opens up on heartbreaking end to dream run in T20 World Cup 2024

AFG vs SA: South Africa end Afghanistan's dream run, reach T20 World Cup Final for first time

ICC punishes Rashid Khan ahead of Afghanistan vs South Africa T20 World Cup semifinal clash, will he be banned?

Virat Kohli's all-time T20 World Cup record in danger! Rahmanullah Gurbaz needs 39 more runs in semifinal vs SA to break it

ICC announces list of umpires for T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals; one Indian makes the cut, Richard Kettleborough not to be on field

South Africa vs Afghanistan Match Stats

1st Semi-Final, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago

SA VS AFG S/F 1: Monty Panesar says pitch used was 'DISAPPOINTING'

Match Details

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024

Thu 27 June, 06:00:00 IST

Afghanistan, who chose to bat

Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Afghanistan and South Africa in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024 On Sep 22

AFG169 (34.0 ov)

SA170/3 (33.0 ov)

South Africa beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets

Afghanistan and South Africa in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024 On Sep 20

AFG311/4 (50.0 ov)

SA134 (34.2 ov)

Afghanistan beat South Africa by 177 runs

Afghanistan and South Africa in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024 On Sep 18

AFG107/4 (26.0 ov)

SA106 (33.3 ov)

Afghanistan beat South Africa by 6 wickets

Umpires

UmpireNitin Menon (IND), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Richard Kettleborough (ENG)

RefereeSir Richie Richardson (WI)

News updates

SA VS AFG S/F 1: Monty Panesar says pitch used was 'DISAPPOINTING'

MATCH STORY: With 17 wkts, Fazalhaq Farooqi becomes the leading wicket-taker in 2024 T20 WC

'NOT a T20 WC semis pitch!' - SA vs AFG wicket SLAMMED by fans & experts

MATCH STORY: Remarkable - Aiden Markram wins 16th straight game as RSA captain in ICC events

'Nothing to be scared of': Aiden Markram's massive remark on qualifying for the T20 World Cup 2024 Final

'Tough for us.. might have done better': Rashid Khan opens up on heartbreaking end to dream run in T20 World Cup 2024

AFG vs SA: South Africa end Afghanistan's dream run, reach T20 World Cup Final for first time

ICC punishes Rashid Khan ahead of Afghanistan vs South Africa T20 World Cup semifinal clash, will he be banned?

Virat Kohli's all-time T20 World Cup record in danger! Rahmanullah Gurbaz needs 39 more runs in semifinal vs SA to break it

ICC announces list of umpires for T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals; one Indian makes the cut, Richard Kettleborough not to be on field

AFG
169 (34.0 ov)

SA
170/3 (33.0 ov)

AFG
311/4 (50.0 ov)

SA
134 (34.2 ov)

AFG
107/4 (26.0 ov)

SA
106 (33.3 ov)

Umpire
Nitin Menon (IND), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Richard Kettleborough (ENG)

Referee
Sir Richie Richardson (WI)