Match Details:
- Teams: South Africa vs Afghanistan
- Date: 27 June 2024
- Time: 6:00 AM IST
- Venue: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago
Match Preview:
South Africa and Afghanistan have both shown impressive performances leading up to the semi-finals. South Africa secured a thrilling 3-wicket win against West Indies, while Afghanistan edged past Bangladesh by 8 runs. South Africa finished on top of Group 2 with a perfect record, and Afghanistan secured the second spot in Group 1.
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- Matches Played: 2
- South Africa Wins: 2
- Afghanistan Wins: 0
Weather & Pitch Report:
- Temperature: 31°C
- Weather Forecast: Light Rain
- Pitch Behavior: Bowling-Friendly
- Best Suited To: Pace & Spin
- Average 1st innings score: 99
- Record of Chasing Teams: Good (57% winning rate)
Predicted Playing XI:
South Africa:
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Reeza Hendricks
- Aiden Markram (c)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Marco Jansen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kagiso Rabada
- Heinrich Klaasen
- David Miller
- Anrich Nortje
- Tabraiz Shamsi
Afghanistan:
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
- Mohammad Nabi
- Karim Janat
- Rashid Khan (c)
- Nangeyalia Kharote
- Noor Ahmad
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Gulbadin Naib
- Azmatullah Omarzai
Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Right-handed attacking batsman, scored 43 runs in the last game.
- Rashid Khan: All-rounder, scored 19 runs and took 4 wickets in the last game.
Top Picks:
- Quinton de Kock: Experienced top-order batter for South Africa.
- Anrich Nortje: Right-arm fast bowler known for his pace.
Budget Picks:
- Naveen-ul-Haq: Key bowler for Afghanistan.
- Reeza Hendricks: Right-handed batsman for South Africa.
Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
- Captain: Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Vice-Captain: Anrich Nortje, Quinton de Kock
Dream11 Prediction Teams:
Team 1:
- Keeper: Quinton de Kock (vc), Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batsmen: Tristan Stubbs, Ibrahim Zadran
- All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Gulbadin Naib
- Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan (c)
Team 2:
- Keeper: Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (c)
- Batsmen: Ibrahim Zadran
- All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Gulbadin Naib
- Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan, Anrich Nortje (vc)
Expert Advice:
- SL Captaincy Choice: Rashid Khan
- GL Captaincy Choice: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Punt Picks: Anrich Nortje and Tristan Stubbs
- Dream11 Combination: 2-2-4-3
Match Winner Prediction:
South Africa, given their experience and form, is expected to win this match.