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South Africa Storm Into T20 World Cup Final with Dominant Win Over Afghanistan

South Africa convincingly defeated Afghanistan in a one-sided affair to secure their spot in the T20 World Cup final. The Proteas decimated Afghanistan by nine wickets, chasing down a meager target with over 11 overs to spare. Tabraiz Shamsi and Marco Jansen starred with the ball, restricting Afghanistan to just 56 runs, while Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje also contributed with crucial wickets.

In response, South Africa encountered an early hiccup losing Quinton de Kock cheaply, but Reeza Hendricks and captain Aiden Markram guided them to victory comfortably. With this win, South Africa advances to their first senior men’s final since 1998, where they will meet the winner of the England vs India clash.

Reflecting on the match, Man of the Match Jansen credited their disciplined bowling performance, which effectively sealed Afghanistan’s fate early on. Despite Afghanistan’s spirited journey to their first semi-final, highlighted by their openers’ performances, their batting vulnerabilities were exposed by South Africa’s clinical display.

Afghanistan’s captain Rashid Khan acknowledged the challenges faced, emphasizing the need for better batting performances in future tournaments. Nonetheless, he expressed pride in their achievements and optimism for future competitions, underscoring their potential to compete against top teams in international cricket.

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