T20 World Cup 2024 is set to be an exciting clash between two cricket powerhouses, West Indies and South Africa. Both teams have a rich history in the shortest format of the game, with explosive batting line-ups and world-class bowlers. This match is sure to be a thrilling contest that will keep fans on the edge of their seats.
Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi, which will test the West Indian batsmen.
Chasing a revised target of 123 in 17 overs, South Africa lost their openers early but got back on track with Heinrich Klaasen's 21-run cameo off 9 balls. However, West Indies kept on scalping wickets and made it a thrilling encounter. In the end, the Proteas chased down the target with five balls to spare and three wickets in hand. With this victory, South Africa joined England from Group 2 in the semi-finals of the tournament.
South Africa. Shamsi has got 5 wickets in 2 matches while Maharaj has got 8 from 5 games. Shamsi was the star in South Africa's thrilling win against Nepal, where he picked up 4 wickets. Mayers, on the other hand, was roped in by West Indies as a replacement for the injured Brandon King. The all-rounder was part of the reserves squad for the hosts and came in place for Charles, who hasn't been consistent in the tournament.
And in spite of the immense tension in the middle, Jansen swung with everything he had off the first delivery. The all-rounder smashed one back over McCoy’s head, which cleared the rope and sealed victory for the Proteas, with five balls to spare.
South Africa made tough work of a run chase that, at times, looked comfortable, as the Windies never gave up the fight. And yet there was an heir of emphaticness about the shot that ended it, ensuring South Africa goes through to the Semi-Final stage still unbeaten – seven from seven and into the final four.
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