Proteas book their place in the T20 World Cup final, but when is it?
The Proteas comfortably beat Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup semifinal to book a place in their first-ever World Cup final.
PROTEAS BEAT AFGHANISTAN, REACH HISTORIC T20 WORLD CUP FINAL
South Africa bowled surprise packages Afghanistan out for a meagre total of 56 after 11 overs and five balls. Tabraiz Shamsi starred with the ball, collecting three wickets and conceding only six runs at an economy rate of 3.27. Marco Jansen also collected three sticks. The Proteas picked off the runs in eight overs and five balls with 67 balls to spare and nine wickets in hand at Brian Lara Cricket Academy. All of this after Afghanistan had won the toss and elected to bat. The Proteas remain unbeaten in the competition.
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When is the final?
South Africa will meet India or England in Saturday’s T20 World Cup final at 16:30 local time on 29 June. The second semi-final is staged on Thursday 27 June at 16:30.
South Africa to meet India in four T20 matches
Meanwhile, away from the World Cup, the Proteas have some exciting dates lined up in November.
“The KFC T20I Series will consist of four matches beginning on Friday 8 November at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium in Durban. The next match is scheduled to take place in the friendly city of Gqeberha on Sunday 10 November at Dafabet St George’s Park. The series then moves to the highveld, with SuperSport Park hosting a match on Wednesday 13 November, and DP World Wanderers Stadium hosting the final match of the series on Friday, 15 November,” CSA said in a statement.
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