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The World Cup is near its ending stages with some final thrilling contests, The T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals will start on 27th June, and the top 4 teams will face each other to clinch a spot in the World Cup 2024 finals and for the Champions title.
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The India Cricket Team defeated Australia by 24 runs and became the 3rd team of the tournament to fix their spot for the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals after England and South Africa.
Afghanistan advanced to the last four of the tournament by defeating Bangladesh by 8 runs (DLS method) in the tournament’s final Super 8 match on Tuesday.
Check Updated ICC T20 World Cup Super 8 Points Table
The team captained by Rashid Khan has advanced to the World Cup semifinals for the first time in their history.
Bangladesh was bowled out for 105 in 17.5 overs while chasing a goal of 116 runs, which was later reduced to 114 in 19 overs owing to rain.
Afghanistan achieved a historic victory despite opener Litton Das running out of partners at the other end of his unbroken 54 runs in 49 balls.
With the ball, Rashid and bowler Naveen-ul-Haq led the way, taking four wickets apiece.
Afghanistan World Cup Semi-Final Dream Comes True After Win Against Bangladesh
Rain repeatedly stopped the game in the second inning, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
Australia, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh were the three teams left vying for a spot in the semi-finals when the pursuit got underway. To secure their place, Bangladesh had to chase 115 in 12.4 overs, Australia needed a Bangladeshi victory after 12.4 overs, and Afghanistan only needed to win. Although the scenarios added excitement to the contest, Afghanistan ultimately crossed the finish line.
T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final schedule
Semi-final 1 — June 27, 5:30AM (PST):
South Africa vs Afghanistan at Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago
Semi-final 2 — June 27, 7:30PM (PST):
India vs England at Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana
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