T20WC:SEMI FINAL-SA VS AFG FANTASY TEAM, DREAM11 PREDICTION

MATCH NO – 1st Semi Final     

SERIES – T20 World Cup – 2024

DATE – 27th June, 2024

TIME – 6:00 AM IST

VENUE – Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad

INTRODUCTION

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is set to take place from June 1 to June 30, 2024. The tournament will be co-hosted by the United States and the West Indies, featuring matches across various venues in both regions. This edition of the T20 World Cup will see 20 teams competing, divided into four groups for the initial stage.

Groups and Teams

• Group A: USA, India, Pakistan, Ireland, and Canada.
• Group B: England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, and Oman.
• Group C: West Indies, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea.
• Group D: South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, and Nepal.

MATCH PREVIEW

1st Semi Final of the T20 World Cup will be played between Afghanistan vs South Africa. Last match when both teams South Africa and Afghanistan played South Africa scored 209 runs and Afghanistan team failed to chase the total and Africa won the match by 37 runs.

Both teams boast of strong batting & bowling attacks but India’s team looks more balanced and strong, so the battle between the batsmen and bowlers will be crucial in deciding the outcome of the match.

Considering the form and capabilities of both teams, this match has the potential to be a close contest. It will be interesting to see how the teams strategize and adapt to the conditions. Fans can again expect an exciting and competitive match between South Africa and Afghanistan. (Statsforfantasy )

PITCH REPORT

The Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium, located in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago, is named after the legendary West Indian cricketer Brian Lara. The stadium is known for its modern facilities and has hosted several domestic and international cricket matches since its opening.

Pitch Characteristics

Surface: The pitch at the Brian Lara Stadium generally offers a good balance between bat and ball. It has a reputation for being a true surface, allowing for fair contests in both batting and bowling.

Batting: The pitch tends to be good for batting, especially in limited-overs formats. Batsmen can score freely once they are set, as the bounce is usually consistent and predictable. However, early in the match, especially in longer formats, the pitch may offer some assistance to the bowlers.

Bowling:

Pace: Fast bowlers can extract some bounce and movement early in the innings, particularly with the new ball. There is usually some assistance for seamers in the first hour of play in longer formats.

Spin: As the game progresses, the pitch tends to provide more assistance to spinners. The dry nature of the surface can lead to significant turn, especially in the later stages of a match.

Weather Conditions: Trinidad’s tropical climate means that weather can be a factor, with rain interruptions possible, especially during the wet season. This can affect pitch conditions, making it more challenging for bowlers if the pitch becomes damp.

Outfield: The outfield at the Brian Lara Stadium is generally well-maintained and fast, allowing for quick scoring once the ball pierces the infield.

Key Takeaways

For Batsmen: Patience in the early stages can pay off with significant runs once settled.

For Fast Bowlers: Utilise the new ball and early conditions to make an impact.

For Spinners: Expect assistance as the match progresses, with more turn and grip available.

Understanding these aspects can help teams strategize effectively for matches played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium.

GROUND STATS (T20I)  

SCORING PATTERN

BOWLERS STATS ON BRIAN LARA GROUND (T20I)

TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 08

PACER WICKETS – 67

SPINNER WICKETS – 35.

SA TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS

TEAM NEWS      

• South Africa team started the campaign in this T20 World cup and still unbeaten in this t2O World Cup ad qualify for the Semifinal and will play against Afghanistan.
• Last time when both teams played against each other South Africa team scored 209 runs and successfully  defended the total and won the match by 37 runs.
• Rezza Hendricks has scored 80 runs in 7 innings in this T20 World Cup.
• Quinton de Kock has scored 199 runs in 7 innings in this T20 World Cup.
• Heinrich Klaasen has scored 138 runs in 7 innings in this T20 World Cup.
• Tristan Stubbs has scored 134 runs in 7 innings in this T20 World Cup.
• David Miller has scored 148 runs in 7 innings in this T20 World Cup.
• Kagiso Rabada has taken 10 wickets in 7 innings in this T20 World Cup.
• Anrich Nortje  has taken 11 wickets in 7 innings in this T20 World Cup.
• Tabraiz Shamsi has taken 8 wickets in 3 innings in this T20 World Cup.
• In the last match South African team successfully chased a total of 135 runs and won the match by 3 wickets against West Indies.
• Quinton de Kock Scored 12 runs, Tristan Stubbs scored 29 runs, Marco Jansen scored 21 runs and Aiden Markram scored 18 runs in the previous match against West Indies.
• Shamsi took 3 wickets, Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram & Keshav Maharaja took 1-1 wicket each in the previous match against West Indies.
• Both teams have played 2 t20 matches and South Africa won both matches against Afghanistan.

SQUADS

Batting – Quinton de Kock (wk), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tristan Stubbs (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram ©, David Miller.

Bowling – Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj Ottnil Baartman, Bjorn Fortune, Tabraiz Shamsi, Gerlad Coetzee, Anrich Nortje.

All Rounder – Marco Jansen

POSSIBLE PLAYING 11

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

SA – PLAYER STATS:

1. QUINTON DE KOCK (WK)  – LHB

2. REEZA HENDRICKS  – RHB

3. AIDEN MARKRAM ©  – RHB+RAO

4. HEINRICH KLAASEN  – RHB

5. DAVID MILLER  – LHB

6. TRISTAN STUBBS  – RHB

7. MARCO JANSEN  – LHB+LAMF

8. KESHAV MAHARAJ  – RAF

9. KAGISO RABADA  – RAF

10. ANRICH NORTJE  – RAF

11. TABRAIZ SHAMSI  – LAC

AFG TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS

TEAM NEWS         

• Afghanistan team performed very well in this T20 World Cup and won 5 matches and lost only 1 match in the T20 world cup and qualified for the semi final and will play against South Africa.
• Last Time when both teams played against each other Afghanistan team failed to chase a total of 209 runs and lost the match by 37 runs against South Africa.
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 281 runs  in 7 innings in this world cup.
• Ibrahim Zadran has scored 1210 runs in 7 innings in this world cup.
• Gulbadin Naib has scored 81 runs and also taken 7 wickets in 7 innings in this world cup.
• Rashid Khan has taken 14 wickets in 7 innings in this world cup.
• Naveen ul Haq has taken 13 wickets in 7 innings in this world cup.
• Fazal Haq Farooqi has taken 16 wickets in 7 innings in this world cup.
• In the last T20 match Afghanistan team successfully defended a total of 115 runs and won the match by 8 runs against Bangladesh.
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 43 runs and Ibrahim Zadran scored 18 runs & Rashid Khan scored 19 runs in the previous match against Bangladesh.
• Naveen ul Haq & Rashid Khan took 4-4 wickets each and Gulbadin Naib & Fazal haq Farooqi took 1-1 wicket each in the previous match against Bangladesh.
• Both teams have played 2 T20  matches and Afghanistan team have lost both matches against South Africa.     

SQUADS

Batting – Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran. 

Bowling – Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmed, Naveen ul Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik.

All Rounder – Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohamamd Nabi, Rashid Khan ©, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Jannat, Nangeyalia Kharote.

POSSIBLE PLAYING 11

Rahmanullah Gurabz (wk), Hazaratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadram, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Nangeyalia Kharote, Karim Jannat, Mohammad Nabi,Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed, Naveen ul Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

AFG – PLAYER STATS:

1. RAHMANULLAH GURBAZ (WK) – RHB

2. IBRAHIM ZADRAN – RHB

3. GULBADIN NAIB – RHB+RAMF

4. AZMATULLAH OMARZAI – RHB+RAMF

5. MOHAMMAD NABI – RHB+RAO

6. KARIM JANNAT – RHB+RAMF

7. RASHID KHAN – RALB

8. NANGEYALIA KHAROTE – LHB+LAO

9. NOOR AHMED – LAC

10. NAVEEN UL HAQ – RAMF

11. FAZAL HAQ FAROOQI – LAMF

HEAD TO HEAD RECORDS 

TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED -02

• SA WIN – 02
• AFG WIN – 00
• NO RESULT – 00                                                                                 

FANTASY TEAM/DREAM 11 TEAM

SMALL LEAGUE(SL-TEAM)

WK BATSMAN – Q. de Kock, R. Gurbaz.

BATSMEN – D. Miller, I. Zadran.

ALL-ROUNDERS –  A. Markram, G. Naib.

BOWLERS – K. Rabada, A. Nortje, R. Khan, N. ul Haq, F. Farooqi.

GRAND LEAGUE(GL-TEAM)

WK BATSMAN – Q. de Kock, R. Gurbaz. H. Klasen.

BATSMEN – I. Zadran, T. Stubbs.

ALL-ROUNDERS – G. Naib, M. Jansen.

BOWLERS – K. Rabada, T. Shamsi, R. Khan, F. Farooqi.

BACK-UPS – K. Maharaj, M. Nabi, R. Hendricks.

CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (SL) –  R. Khan, Q. de Kock.

CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (GL) – R. Gurbaz, F. Faqooqi.  

POSSIBLE OUTCOME – 

SOUTH AFRICA MAY BE THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH.