Having opted to bat first, Afghanistan was only able to post 56 runs on board against South Africa. All-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai was the highest-scorer for the side as he scored 10 runs off 12 deliveries. His knock included 2 fours

Pacer Marco Jansen and spinner Tabraiz Shamsi were the two stand-out performers for the Proteas. Completing three overs, Jansen claimed three wickets for 16 runs. From the other end, Shamsi conceded six runs in his 1.5 overs and also bagged three wickets

While chasing the target of 57 runs, star South African opening batsman Quinton de Kock departed early on just five runs. His knock ended in eight balls which included 1 four

Despite losing the early wicket of Quinton, Reeza Hendricks and captain Aiden Markram stayed unbeaten on 29 and 23 runs, respectively and guided South Africa to the finals of the T20 World Cup 2024

Jansen was awarded the "Player of the Match" for his outstanding spell which saw him pick three wickets

South Africa will now play the finals of the T20 World Cup 2024 on June 29. The winner of the semi-final two between India and England will clash with the Proteas for the title at the Kensington Oval in Barbados