ICC T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa’s Road To The Final

South Africa are eyeing their first-ever ICC World Cup win.

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They will face India at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday.

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South Africa had a dominant showing in the World Cup with wins in all 8 games.

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They kicked off their campaign with a 6-wicket victory over Sri Lanka.

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The Proteas next beat the Netherlands, Bangladesh and Nepal.

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They finished Group D as the table toppers.

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South Africa won their first Super Eight game against co-hosts USA by 18 runs.

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England were the next team to succumb to the South African juggernaut.

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They rounded off the Super Eight phase with a win against West Indies.

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The Aiden Markram-led side defeated Afghanistan by 9 wickets in the semi-final.

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