AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11, and Pitch Report for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, 1st Semi Final

The 1st Semi Final match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 will see Afghanistan (AFG) competing against mighty South Africa (SA) at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba on Thursday, June 27.

Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.

Afghanistan has done what no one ever expected, they have reached the semi finals of the T20 World Cup. Now, their next challenge is against South Africa, who have won all of their last seven matches. They won their last match against host West Indies by 3 wickets. Afghanistan have won five of their seven matches, but beaten teams like New Zealand and Australia. So, this won't be that easy for South Africa.

These two squads have played only 2 T20I head-to-head matches till now. South Africa have won both matches. The last head-to-head match was won by South Africa by 41 runs.

AFG vs SA Match Details

The 1st Semi Final match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 will be played on June 27 at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba. The game is set to take place at 6:00 AM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

AFG vs SA, 1st Semi Final Match

Date and Time: 27th June 2024, 6:00 AM IST

Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba

Pitch Report

The pitch at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba is good for bowlers, which makes the match even more interesting. Technically strong batters will be able to score runs here but at a low strike rate. Bowlers, especially pacers are crucial on this pitch. The last T20 match here was played between New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, where a total of 157 runs were scored at a loss of 13 wickets.

AFG vs SA Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)

AFG - W W L L W

SA - W W W W W

AFG vs SA Probable Playing XI

AFG Playing XI

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Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Nangeyalia Kharote

SA Playing XI

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Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram ©, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman, Keshav Maharaj

AFG vs SA Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicket-keeper

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He is currently the highest run scorer of this year's tournament as he has already smashed 281 runs in just 7 matches. Quinton de Kock is another good wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He has already smashed 199 runs in just 7 matches.

Batters

Ibrahim Zadran

David Miller and Ibrahim Zadran are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Ibrahim Zadran is in exceptional form and can smash runs once again. He has already made 229 runs in the last 7 matches. Tristan Stubbs is another good pick for today's match. He plays pace bowling pretty well.

All-rounders

Aiden Markram

Gulbadin Naib and Aiden Markram are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Aiden Markram will bat in the top order and is expected to bowl around 2 overs in today's match. He has already scored 96 runs and taken 2 wickets in the last 7 matches. Marco Jansen is another good all-rounder for today's match. He can trouble Afghanistan batters in the powerplay overs.

Bowlers

Rashid Khan

The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Fazalhaq Farooqi and Rashid Khan. Fazalhaq Farooqi is in exceptional form as he is taking wickets in almost every match. He is the leading wicket-taker of this year's tournament as he has already taken 16 wickets in the last 7 matches. Naveen ul Haq and Anrich Nortje are other good bowlers for today's match.

AFG vs SA match captain and vice-captain choices

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan is in exceptional form and is playing a crucial role for Afghanistan in every match. He has already taken 14 wickets and smashed 49 runs in the last 7 matches. He is one of the best captaincy options in today's match as he will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs. This pitch helps bowlers, so you can expect another crucial role from him in today's match.

Anrich Nortje

Anrich Nortje is one of the best picks from South Africa, especially at this bowling pitch. He is in exceptional form and will once again play a crucial role for South Africa in the middle and death overs. He has already taken 11 wickets in the last 7 matches.

5 Must-Picks for AFG vs SA, 1st Semi Final Match

Anrich Nortje

Rashid Khan

Quinton de Kock

Fazalhaq Farooqi

Kagiso Rabada

Afghanistan vs South Africa Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be extremely good for bowlers, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making in-form bowlers or all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.