South Africa vs Afghanistan Betting Tips
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South Africa vs Afghanistan Predictions: Best Betting Tips
Afghanistan (AFG) and South Africa (SA) will lock horns in the first semi-final of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Wednesday, June 26 (Thursday, June 27 in India). The Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad will host the encounter.
South Africa, led by Aiden Markam, are brimming with confidence after winning all their 7 matches until now in the tournament. They finished the Group stage unbeaten after which they got the better of West Indies, England, and the United States in the Super 8.
Afghanistan made history after they secured their maiden semi-final berth after beating Bangladesh by 8 runs (DLS). They defeated Australia by 21 runs after which they carried the form against the Tigers. Their win also knocked the Aussies out of the competition.
Key match factors – SA vs AFG
- The pitch in Trinidad is not batting-friendly by any means and bowlers are going to make hay
- The average score in 4 matches in Trinidad in T20 World Cup 2024 is 109
- Afghanistan’s spinners, Rashid Khan and others will be in focus keeping in mind that spinners will get assistance from the surface.
- Quinton de Kock needs to set the tone at the top of the order with his aggressive stroke-play.
Head-to-Head Record South Africa vs Afghanistan Predictions
South Africa and Afghanistan have faced each other only 2 times in T20Is. The Proteas have won both times since their first meeting back in 2010. The last time they faced each other, South Africa won by 37 runs at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. South Africa scored 209 for 5 after which they restricted Afghanistan to 172.
South Africa to win the match – 22Bet – 1.380 odds
South Africa will have the upper hand going into their semi-final against Afghanistan. They have odds of 1.380 to win their next game. Given their current form, one would also expect them to get the better of their Asian rivals.
Having not won an ICC trophy until now, the Proteas will be desperate to get their hands on a title. They played in semis in 2009 and 2014, but lost both times. Afghanistan, on the other hand, will be playing their maiden final and have a great chance of defying the odds.
Bowler to pick up most wickets in the match – Anrich Nortje – 10Cric – 4.00 odds
Anrich Nortje is expected to be the top bowler in the next game with odds of 4.00. The speedster has arguably been the standout bowler for the Proteas in the tournament.
He started his campaign by winning the Player of the Match award in New York against Sri Lanka. From there on, he has not looked back and has gone from strength to strength.
In 7 matches, Nortje has taken 11 wickets at an economy rate of 6. Although he could not take a wicket against the West Indies, the speedster is expected to stage a comeback against the Afghans. Nortje has rattled the best of batters with his face and has been a genuine match-winner for South Africa.
Batter to score most runs in the match – Quinton de Kock – 10Cric - 4.00 odds
Quinton de Kock has the chance of becoming the top batter for South Africa in the next game. In 7 games, the left-handed batter has scored 199 runs at an average of 28.42 and a strike-rate of 148.50. The veteran started the tournament slowly, but has picked up pace brilliantly. The 74-run knock he played against the Netherlands gave him immense confidence.
Thereafter, de Kock upped his game and notched 65 runs against Jos Buttler’s England. Although he failed to perform against West Indies, given his quality, one can expect the southpaw to return amongst the runs. Back in 2016, de Kock played a solitary T20I against Afghanistan, where he scored 45 runs off 31 deliveries.
In the upcoming game, if he gets the measure of the conditions and the Afghan bowling attack, Rashid’s men could find themselves under pressure.
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