South Africa knock West Indies out to enter semi-final with nervy win
They survived a rain-reduced match and successfully chased a tricky target to book the spot in the semi-final
23/06Result
50th Match, Super Eights, Group 2 (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at North Sound, Jun 23 2024
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![West Indies]( "West Indies")
135/8 (20 ov) -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
124/7 (16.1/17 ov, target 123)
Player of the Match
23/06Result
50th Match, Super Eights, Group 2 (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at North Sound, Jun 23 2024
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![West Indies]( "West Indies")
135/8 (20 ov) -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
124/7 (16.1/17 ov, target 123)
Player of the Match
Match Day
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The people of Antigua came in droves to support the team, and made their voices heard on an emotionally charged night
Spirited South Africa escape dreaded C-word tag (for now)
Some unpleasant labels might have resurfaced had they lost to West Indies, but the team withstood the pressure and got over the line
Powell: 'Good to see buzz back in Caribbean for cricket, we know how long it had died down'
The West Indies captain said to move up the rankings from ninth to third in a year was "tremendous work"
'We like making them tight' - Stubbs relishes experience from South Africa's close wins
"You gain experience from being in those situations, knowing that the game is never done"
Chase admits WI need to improve their middle-overs batting
"That's the main focus, because we know we have the power at the end"
Maharaj: South Africa have found a way to win 'small moments' at the T20 World Cup
It is helping them "build character" within the team, the experienced spinner said
Preview
West Indies and South Africa face off in virtual quarter-final at T20 World Cup
Winner goes through to the final four, loser goes out
Videos
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| Super Eights, Group 1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| IND | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2.017 |
| AFG | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.305 |
| AUS | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.331 |
| BAN | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.709 |
| Super Eights, Group 2 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SA | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0.599 |
| ENG | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1.992 |
| WI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.963 |
| USA | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -3.906 |
| Group A | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| IND | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1.137 |
| USA | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0.127 |
| PAK | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.294 |
| CAN | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -0.493 |
| IRE | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1.293 |
| Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| AUS | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 2.791 |
| ENG | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3.611 |
| SCOT | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1.255 |
| NAM | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -2.585 |
| OMA | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -3.062 |
| Group C | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| WI | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 3.257 |
| AFG | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.835 |
| NZ | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.415 |
| UGA | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -4.51 |
| PNG | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -1.268 |
| Group D | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SA | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0.47 |
| BAN | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.616 |
| SL | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.863 |
| NED | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.358 |
| NEP | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -0.542 |