The 1st Semi-Final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024, will be played between South Africa and Afghanistan (SA vs AFG) at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago, on June 27 at 06:00 AM IST.
SA vs AFG (South Africa vs Afghanistan), 1st Semi-Final - Match Information
Match: South Africa vs Afghanistan, 1st Semi-Final
Date: June 27, 2024
Time: 06:00 AM IST
Venue: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago
SA vs AFG (South Africa vs Afghanistan), 1st Semi-Final Preview
Both teams last played against each other in the Super 10 - Match 20 of the ICC World Twenty20, 2016, where Chris Morris scored the highest fantasy points for South Africa with 114 match fantasy points while Mohammad Shahzad topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Afghanistan with 69 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by South Africa against West Indies, South Africa beat West Indies by 3 wickets (DLS method). The top fantasy player for South Africa was Tabraiz Shamsi who scored 85 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Bangladesh, Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 8 runs (DLS method). The top fantasy player for Afghanistan was Rashid Khan who scored 157 fantasy points.
SA vs AFG, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago, is balanced. The average first-innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 117 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 30% of its matches. We predict that the team winning the toss will bowl first here.
Weather Report for Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago
The temperature is expected to be around 24°C with 91% humidity. Winds at a speed of 1.89 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
SA vs AFG, Head-to-Head
In the two matches played between these two teams, South Africa has both matches. South Africa's wicket-keepers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Afghanistan.
SA vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Zadran | 5 | 115 | 23 | 0 | - | 18, 51, 8, 38, 0 | - |
| Quinton de Kock | 5 | 179 | 35.8 | 0 | - | 12, 65, 74, 10, 18 | - |
| Tristan Stubbs | 5 | 88 | 44 | 0 | - | 29, 12, 20, 27, 0 | - |
- Ibrahim Zadran
Ibrahim Zadran is a batter with an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 115 runs.
- Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Quinton de Kock has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. He is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 179 runs.
- Tristan Stubbs
Tristan Stubbs is a batter with an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Tristan Stubbs is a right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 88 runs.
SA vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 4 | - | 4 | 26.8 | 0, 0, 0, 4, 0 | 1, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 14.1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 4, 3, 1, 0, 1 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 10.2 | 0, 5, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 2, 3, 0 |
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Fazalhaq Farooqi is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. Fazalhaq Farooqi is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 26.8.
- Naveen-ul-Haq Murid
Naveen-ul-Haq is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. Naveen-ul-Haq is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 14.1. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
- Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. Kagiso Rabada bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 4 matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 10.2. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
SA vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 21 | 21 | 1 | 80 | 0, 21, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 3 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 17 | 0, 1, 0, 4, 0 |
| Karim Janat | 5 | 35 | 17.5 | 0 | - | 7, 13, 14, 0, 1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen is an all-rounder with an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Marco Jansen is a left-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 80.
- Gulbadin Naib
Gulbadin Naib can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Gulbadin Naib is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 21 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 5 per match.
- Karim Janat
Karim Janat is an all-rounder with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Karim Janat is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 35 runs.
SA vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | 3 | 21 | 21 | 8 | 9 | 19, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 0, 4, 0, 1, 3 |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 14.1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 4, 3, 1, 0, 1 |
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 21 | 21 | 1 | 80 | 0, 21, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Aiden Markram | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 1 | 32 | 0, 18, 1, 0, 46 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 5 | 125 | 25 | 0 | - | 43, 60, 11, 0, 11 | - |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 10.2 | 0, 5, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 2, 3, 0 |
The top point-getters for South Africa are Marco Jansen with 63 match fantasy points, Aiden Markram with 59 match fantasy points and Kagiso Rabada with 55 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Afghanistan are Rashid Khan with 157 match fantasy points, Naveen-ul-Haq with 138 match fantasy points and Rahmanullah Gurbaz with 56 match fantasy points.
SA vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 4 | - | 4 | 26.8 | 0, 0, 0, 4, 0 | 1, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 21 | 21 | 1 | 80 | 0, 21, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 14.1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 4, 3, 1, 0, 1 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 3 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 17 | 0, 1, 0, 4, 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 3 | 21 | 21 | 8 | 9 | 19, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 0, 4, 0, 1, 3 |
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Fazalhaq Farooqi can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. Fazalhaq Farooqi is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 26.8.
- Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. Marco Jansen bowls left-arm medium-fast and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 80.
- Naveen-ul-Haq Murid
Naveen-ul-Haq is a bowler with an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm medium-fast and in the recently played 4 matches, Naveen-ul-Haq has taken 9 wickets at an average of 14.1. He has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
- Gulbadin Naib
Gulbadin Naib can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Gulbadin Naib is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 21 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 5 per match.
- Rashid Khan Arman
Rashid Khan is a bowler with an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a leg-break googly bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, Rashid Khan has taken 8 wickets at an average of 9.
SA vs AFG Squad Information
South Africa (SA) Squad: Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Quinton de Kock, Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, Heinrich Klaasen, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Aiden Markram, Bjorn Fortuin, Ryan Rickelton, Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Marco Jansen and Tristan Stubbs
Afghanistan (AFG) Squad: Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Ishaq, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Fareed Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Hazratullah Zazai, Karim Janat, Naveen-ul-Haq, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ibrahim Zadran, Nangeyalia Kharote, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Noor Ahmad
SA vs AFG Possible Playing XI
South Africa (SA) Possible Playing XI: Quinton de Kock, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj and Marco Jansen
Afghanistan (AFG) Possible Playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad, Nangeyalia Kharote, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi
SA vs AFG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Quinton de Kock
Batters: Ibrahim Zadran and Reeza Hendricks
All-Rounders: Marco Jansen, Gulbadin Naib and Mohammad Nabi
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Rashid Khan and Keshav Maharaj
Captain: Quinton de Kock
Vice-Captain: Naveen-ul-Haq
Photo credit: Alamy
