And so the first of the T20 World Cup semifinals in Trinidad will be a contest between the overachievers and underachievers of international cricket. Rashid is one of the leading bowlers in the T20 format, a regular star in the franchise leagues around the world. He’s well aware of South Africa’s history at cricket’s world tournaments, and made a point of saying it’s “uncharted territory” for Afghanistan. South Africa’s leading wicket takers in the tournament have been fast bowlers Anrich Nortje at No. South Africa’s strong batting lineup hasn’t really fired as a unit so far in the tournament with only Quinton de Kock — at No.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 26, 2024 12:43 UTC