The semi-final jinx has finally been broken! South Africa are through to an ICC final and they get there with a brutal display of dominance and fiery fast bowling. Afghanistan were perhaps overawed by the occasion, and two emotionally draining wins over Australia and Bangladesh clearly took a toll on them. A fiery spell of fast bowling from Rabada and Jansen blew them away in the powerplay, as the innings never got going. Shamsi and Nortje joined the party post the powerplay to skittle out Afghanistan for just 56 runs - the lowest ever score in a World Cup semi-final. In reply, Afghanistan's new ball bowlers bowled valiantly, and Farooqi got the wicket of de Kock with a ball that nipped back in. However, the target was too small and after playing out the first few overs, Markram and Hendricks found their hitting zone. The South African skipper played some classy punch strokes, while Hendricks finished off the game with a six and a four. Target chased down in under 9 overs. A historic day for South Africa, a day to forget for Afghanistan after a historic campaign.
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