Afghanistan who got bowled out just 56 runs after skipper Rashid Khan won the toss and opted to bat first.

Rashid Khan Afghanistan’s captain has commented on his team’s exit from the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals, We have enjoyed this tournament

We will accept playing a semi-final and losing to a top side like Africa.

It is just the beginning for us, we have the confidence and belief to beat any side. We just need to keep our processes. This has been a great learning experience for us. What we take from the competition is the belief. We know we have the skills, it is just about managing tough situations, pressure situations.

 South Africa’s Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada reduced them to 23/5 by the end of the fifth over before they were bundled out for 56 in 11.5 overs. The formalities were completed by the Proteas in 8.5 overs as they won by nine wickets.

South Africa solidified their spot in the final with a commanding nine-wicket triumph over Afghanistan at the Brian Lara Stadium, achieving their maiden qualification for a World Cup final in both T20 and ODI formats. 

South Africa has qualified for the final of the T20 World Cup to be played on Saturday in Barbados.