South Africa's Road to the T20 World Cup Semi-Final

South Africa kicked off their T20 World Cup 2024 journey with a 6-wicket win against Sri Lanka.

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The Proteas continued their winning run against the Netherlands, Bangladesh and Nepal.

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South Africa qualified for the Super Eight as the table-toppers in Group D of the T20 World Cup.

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South Africa kept their unbeaten run intact winning all three games at the Super Eight stage.

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They won against the USA, England and West Indies in this round.

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South Africa claimed an 18-run win against co-hosts USA.

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They got the better of defending champs England by 7 runs.

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Against West Indies, the Aiden Markram-led side secured a 3-wicket (DLS method) win.

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A loss against the Caribbean side would have resulted in South Africa’s elimination.

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In the semis, South Africa will take on Afghanistan on Thursday, June 27.

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