SA vs AFG Head-to-head stats and records you need to know before South Africa vs Afghanistan 2024 T20 World Cup semifinal match

South Africa will take on Afghanistan in the first semifinal of the 2024 T20 World Cup at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad on Thursday, June 27. The match will start at 6:00 AM IST (8:30 PM local time).

The Proteas confirmed their place in the knockouts with a close three-wicket win over West Indies in Antigua. Bowling first, South Africa did well to restrict the Windies to 135-8 as Tabraiz Shamsi claimed 3-27. Chasing a revised target of 123 in 17 overs, South Africa stumbled to 110-7, but Marco Jansen (21* off 14) guided them home with a calm head.

Afghanistan also featured in a low-scoring thriller against Bangladesh. Batting first, they were held to 115 despite Rahmanullah Gurbaz's 43. Bangladesh were set a revised target of 114 in 19 overs. They were bowled out for 105 as Naveen-ul-Haq and Rashid Khan claimed four scalps each.

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South Africa vs Afghanistan head-to-head record in T20Is

South Africa and Afghanistan have clashed twice in the T20I format, with the Proteas emerging triumphant in both contests. The two sides last met in the T20I format in 2016.

Here's a look at the head-to-head record of the two sides in T20Is.

Matches Played: 2

Matches won by South Africa: 2

Matches won by Afghanistan: 0

Matches tied: 0

Matches with No Result: 0

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South Africa vs Afghanistan head-to-head record in the T20 World Cup

Both the South Africa vs Afghanistan T20I matches have been played as part of the T20 World Cup. South Africa beat Afghanistan by 59 runs in 2010 and 37 runs in 2016.

Matches Played: 2

Matches won by South Africa: 2

Matches won by Afghanistan: 0

Matches tied: 0

Matches with No Result: 0

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Last 5 South Africa vs Afghanistan T20Is

As mentioned above, South Africa and Afghanistan have met twice in T20Is. Morne Morkel starred with 4-20 as the Proteas beat Afghanistan in 2010 in Bridgetown. Chris Morris claimed 4-27 as South Africa beat Afghanistan in 2016 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Here's a summary of the two South Africa vs Afghanistan T20Is.

• South Africa (209/5) beat Afghanistan (172) by 37 runs, Mar 20, 2016
• South Africa (139/7) beat Afghanistan (80) by 59 runs, May 5, 2010