A mouth-watering contest is on the cards as South Africa take on Afghanistan in semifinal 1 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on Thursday, June 27. The Proteas have been one of the two undefeated teams in the tournament, and they now come up against a spirited Afghanistan side, which has defeated big names in New Zealand and Australia to make it to the last four for the very first time in history. There's a lot of buzz created around this match but fans would also have one eye on the weather in Tarouba. SA vs AFG Match, Tarouba Weather, Rain Forecast and Pitch Report: Here’s How Weather Will Behave for South Africa vs Afghanistan ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Final Clash at Brian Lara Cricket Academy.

There remains a rain threat hovering over this South Africa vs Afghanistan semifinal match. The forecast for rain is pretty high on June 26 but fortunately, the downpour is likely to take place before the match. During the game, fans can expect overcast conditions to prevail. South Africa will be competing in their fourth T20 World Cup semifinal, while for Afghanistan, it is a first.

Is There A Reserve Day For T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Final 1? Will South Africa vs Afghanistan Semis Clash be Played Next Day In Case Rain Plays Spoilsport?

So what happens if rain washes out the South Africa vs Afghanistan semifinal match? As per the ICC rules, fortunately, there is a reserve day for this match and should the contest be called off on June 26, the match can spill over to June 27 when it can be completed. Hence, fans need not worry about the weather playing spoilsport and washing out the contest altogether. The final too, which is set to be played on June 29 in Bridgetown, Barbados, has a reserve day. SA vs AFG T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Final Preview: Likely Playing XIs, Key Battles, H2H and More About South Africa vs Afghanistan Men’s T20WC Cricket Match in Tarouba.

Although they have been undefeated so far, South Africa have had too many close games to their liking and would like to put in a more convincing effort against Afghanistan, a team with momentum in their favour. Batting has been the weaker link for both teams, with Afghanistan relying a lot on the opening partnership between Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran while the Proteas bank on the likes of Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen to deliver the goods. Both South Africa and Afghanistan stand a chance at making what would be a maiden T20 World Cup final appearance.

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