The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is entering its climactic phase, with only a few matches remaining. After an exhilarating league stage, four teams have advanced to the knockout stage, setting the stage for an intense battle for the title.

The first semi-final promises to be a high-voltage encounter as South Africa will take on Afghanistan. The match will be held at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, and expectations are sky-high from both sides.

Fans and supporters are eagerly anticipating a thrilling contest, with both teams aiming to deliver standout performances. South Africa, known for their powerful batting and strategic gameplay, will be looking to leverage their experience. Meanwhile, Afghanistan, led by their dynamic players and strong bowling attack, will be eager to continue their historic run in the tournament.

T20 World Cup 2024: SA vs AFG

• Date and time: June 26; 08:30 pm Local/ 12:30 am GMT (Jun 27)/ 06:00 am IST (Jun 27)
• Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad

Brian Lara Stadium Stadium Pitch Report:

The pitch at Brian Lara Stadium tends to favour slower bowlers, providing batters with an opportunity to time their shots effectively in the early stages of the game. However, as the match wears on, the pitch typically becomes more challenging for batters. Spinners are likely to gain more advantage, especially in the second innings. Consequently, the captain who wins the toss might choose to bat first to set a strong target.

SA vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
• Batters: David Miller, Ibrahim Zadran
• All-rounders: Gulbadin Naib, Aiden Markram, Azmatullah Omarzai
• Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Naveen-ul-Haq, Anrich Nortje

SA vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Rashid Khan (c), Quinton de Kock (vc)
Choice 2: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (c), David Miller (vc)

SA vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Reeza Hendricks, Tabraiz Shamsi, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat

SA vs AFG Dream11 Team for today’s match (June 27, 12:30 am GMT):

Squads:

South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi, Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Bjorn Fortuin, Ryan Rickelton

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Nangeyalia Kharote, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Najibullah Zadran, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Hazratullah Zazai, Muhammad Ishaq