Spinners To Be The Game Changers? 3 Match Winners for SA vs AFG

Tabrazi Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj will be crucial for South Africa in the match [AP Photos]Tabrazi Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj will be crucial for South Africa in the match [AP Photos]

South Africa will be taking on Afghanistan in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024. Just like their opponents, the Proteas have the golden opportunity to play their first-ever final in the World Cups, and they will not let this go easily. 

The Aiden Markram-led side has played effective cricket in the tournament. Even if they have not been clinical, the Proteas have found ways to bail themselves out of the crunch situations and win games. 

For the team to go ahead, South Africa will be looking at certain players to play good cricket and take the team to the summit clash. 


1.Tabraiz Shamsi

This South African spinner has been a revelation for the team in this tournament. Tabraiz Shamsi has given game-changing performances in the matches that he has got a chance. 

The left-arm wrist spinner might once again play a pivotal role in this game. The nature of the track will make him a hard customer for the batter. If Shamsi finds rhythm early and starts hitting the right spots, he will surely be one of the match-winners for South Africa.


2. Heinrich Klaasen

The South African middle-order batter has the ability to change the complexion of a game with his power-hitting. Besides this, Heinrich Klaasen's ability to play spin well makes him a crucial cog for the game. 

By the time Klaasen comes into the crease, it is expected that the ball will get a bit older and softer and will assist the spinners. The middle-order batter's efficiency against the spinners makes him a highly probable match-winner for South Africa in the match. 


3. Keshav Maharaj

The left-arm orthodox bowler has been efficient with the ball in this tournament. Keshav Maharaj has quietly gone about his business from one end and created pressure on the opposition with his efficient spells. Maharaj has also chipped in with the wickets. With a bunch of right-handers in the Afghan batting, Maharaj has the chance to be a game-changer for South Africa with the ball.