SA vs AFG: Afghanistan Crumble to Lowest Total in T20 World Cup Semis; 7th Lowest in WC History

Afghanistan Crumble To Lowest Total In T20 World Cup Semis; 7th Lowest in WC History

Afghanistan suffered a heartbreaking loss to South Africa in the T20 World Cup semi-final.

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Afghanistan were beaten by the Proteas by 9 wickets.

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The Asian side were bundled out for a paltry total of 56.

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It is the lowest score by a team in a knockout game in the history of the T20 World Cup.

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The previous lowest total was 101, jointly held by West Indies and Sri Lanka.

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Overall, Afghanistan’s total is the seventh-lowest in the T20 World Cup.

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Uganda and the Netherlands hold the record for the lowest score in the T20 World Cup.

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They had achieved this unwanted feat scoring 39.

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Chasing a target of 57, South Africa scored the winning runs with 67 balls to spare.

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The victory ensured South Africa’s maiden appearance in the T20 World Cup final.

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