Afghanistan vs South Africa prediction and betting tips - June 27, 2024

Prediction on game South Africa Total over 12,5

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In the first semifinal match of the T20 Cricket World Cup, Afghanistan will face South Africa. The match will take place on the night of Thursday, June 27, starting at 2:30 AM Central European Time. The Dailysports team analysts have prepared a forecast for this encounter.

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Afghanistan

A team that has become the true sensation of this tournament. Afghanistan ranks tenth overall among all national teams, yet has made it to the semifinals. In the first stage, Afghanistan defeated Uganda, Papua New Guinea, and, surprisingly, New Zealand, a higher-ranked team considered one of the best in the world. This did not prevent the Afghans from thrashing New Zealand by 84 runs, effectively eliminating them from the tournament. Afghanistan's only defeat in the first stage came at the hands of the West Indies.

In the Super 8, Afghanistan was grouped with India, Australia, and Bangladesh. The second stage began less favorably, with Afghanistan losing to India, which is not a failure considering India is the world's best T20 team. However, in the next game, Afghanistan managed to sensationally defeat Australia, another top team, and in the final round, they beat Bangladesh. Afghanistan earned four points in three matches and advanced to the semifinals from second place.

South Africa

A team within the top five of the global T20 rankings. South Africa is currently having an incredible tournament. In the first stage, South Africa first defeated Sri Lanka, then the Netherlands and Bangladesh, and in the final game, they overcame Nepal. The team won all four matches, accumulating the maximum eight points and advancing to the Super 8 from first place.

In this stage, South Africa faced the USA, England, and the West Indies. The last two teams rank higher in the overall T20 standings, but South Africa continued to display phenomenal cricket. In the first game, South Africa beat the USA by eight runs, then defeated the reigning world champions, England, by seven runs. In the final match, South Africa defeated the West Indies by three wickets. They achieved maximum points in three matches and secured first place, allowing them to play against the second team from the opposite group.

Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head

• The last time these two teams faced each other was in 2023, when South Africa defeated Afghanistan by five wickets.
• South Africa has not lost a single match in the current World Cup, boasting seven consecutive wins.

Afghanistan vs South Africa Prediction

Despite Afghanistan's sensational performance, South Africa is the stronger team. It would take a true miracle for Afghanistan to defeat them. South Africa is in incredible form with seven consecutive wins and is a real favorite for the gold medals. I doubt Afghanistan can stop this machine. My bet is on South Africa's individual total of more than 12.5 runs in the first two overs, with odds of 1.57.

Prediction on game South Africa Total over 12,5

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