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The Proteas and Afghanistan will clash in the first T20
World Cup semi-final in Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday morning (02:30 SA time),
while India and England will contest the second knockout in Guyana.
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The semi-final line-up was confirmed on Tuesday morning (SA
time) after Afghanistan’s thrilling win over Bangladesh St Vincent. After
scoring a meagre 115/5 in 20 overs, Afghanistan bowled out Bangladesh for 105
in a rain-affected game, securing an 8-run win on the DLS method.
The result
also meant that Australia were knocked out of the tournament after earlier losses to
Afghanistan and India.
South Africa and Afghanistan will aim to make history as neither nation has contested
an ICC World Cup final.
T20 World Cup semi-final schedule:
First semi-final: South Africa v Afghanistan, Wednesday 26 June (02:30 SA time on Thursday 27 June), Brian Lara Cricket Academy,
Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago
Second semi-final: India v England, Thursday 27 June (16:30
SA time), Guyana National Stadium, Guyana
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