Afghanistan secured a historic victory over Bangladesh in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup semifinal match Super 8, held at Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St. Vincent, on Tuesday, June 25. The Rashid Khan-led team clinched an eight-run win, which earned them a spot in the semifinals of the tournament for the first time. By defending a total of 115 runs, Afghanistan surpassed Australia in the Group 1 points table, ensuring their place in the top two.
In the semifinals, Afghanistan is joined by defending champions England, the world’s top-ranked T20I team India, and South Africa. England was the first to secure a semifinal berth after a commanding 10-wicket victory over the United States on Sunday, June 23. India and South Africa finished at the top of Groups 1 and 2, respectively. Afghanistan’s progress to the semifinals marks a significant achievement for the team, showcasing their growing prowess in international cricket. The upcoming matches promise to be exciting as these top teams compete for a place in the final.
Here’s everything you need to know about the semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2024:
Venues for the T20 World Cup Semifinals Match:
- Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad
- Providence Stadium, Guyana
Schedule of the T20 World Cup Semifinal Match:
| DATE (IST) | DAY (IST) | TEAM 1 | TEAM 2 | VENUE | START TIME (IST) |
| June 27 | Thursday | South Africa | TBD | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad | 6:00 AM |
| June 27 | Thursday | India | England | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 8:00 PM |
Squads:
India:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Hardik Pandya
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Virat Kohli
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Rishabh Pant (WK)
- Sanju Samson
- Shivam Dube
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
England:
- Jos Buttler (C & WK)
- Moeen Ali
- Jofra Archer
- Jonny Bairstow
- Harry Brook
- Sam Curran
- Ben Duckett
- Tom Hartley
- Will Jacks
- Chris Jordan
- Liam Livingstone
- Adil Rashid
- Philip Salt
- Reece Topley
- Mark Wood
South Africa:
- Aiden Markram (C)
- Reeza Hendricks
- Quinton de Kock (WK)
- Heinrich Klaasen
- David Miller
- Tristan Stubbs
- Marco Jansen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kagiso Rabada
- Anrich Nortje
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Gerald Coetzee
- Ryan Rickelton
- Bjorn Fortuin
- Ottneil Baartman
Afghanistan:
- Rashid Khan (C)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Gulbadin Naib
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Mohammad Nabi
- Karim Janat
- Nangeyalia Kharote
- Noor Ahmad
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Najibullah Zadran
- Fareed Ahmad Malik
- Hazratullah Zazai
- Mohammad Ishaq
Live Streaming and Telecast Details in India
The semifinal matches will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India and can be streamed for free on the Disney+ Hotstar mobile app. Coverage will include pre-match analysis, live commentary, and post-match discussions. Fans can also follow live updates and highlights on various sports news websites and social media platforms.
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