The South Africa men’s cricket team has written history for themselves, defeating Afghanistan in semifinal 1 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Prior to this win, RSA had 0 victories in a Word Cup semifinal round for both T20 and ODI formats. AB De Villiers praises his ex team for winning their 1st World Cup semi finals, defeating Afghanistan by 9 wickets.
The match was held at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago. Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bat first. The team’s batting was a massive disappointment as they faced the South Africa bowlers. Afghanistan scored 56 runs in 11.5 overs, losing all their wickets. RSA chased the score in less than 10 overs, getting 60/1 in 8.5 overs.
Birthday gift for Dale Steyn?
AB De Villiers shared a video on X, congratulating his former team for the big win. The former batter is proud of RSA as they bagged their win in semifinals 1 of the T20 World Cup 2024. De Villiers said that the win was a special gift to South African Pacer Dale Steyn on his birthday.
“Well done Proteas, you have made us all proud. Onwards and upwards. Never been in the final of the World Cup, so new territory for all of us. As fans, we are right behind you guys, and we cannot wait to watch you play that final. It is a very special gift from you to Steyn on his birthday,” de Villiers said, in a video he posted on his X channel.
Mr 360 also motivated his former team, saying, “We have got your backs, and we believe that you have got what it takes to go all the way.”
South Africa squad for the match
Here is the playing XI that won South Africa their first ICC T20 World Cup semifinals. This is a moment to mark in the books as the dream team gets one step closer to the trophy.
(Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi.
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