Semi-final schedule confirmed for T20 World Cup

Trinidad and Tobago will host the first semi-final at the event between South Africa and Afghanistan, with India and England battling it out in the second knockout contest from Guyana.

The dates, teams and venues have been confirmed for the knockout stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

South Africa finished the Super Eight stage at the top of Group 2.  The Proteas will take on Afghanistan at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday morning at 5am Kabul time.

Afghanistan booked their place in the final four when they overcame Bangladesh’s fight in the final game of the Super Eights in St Vincent on Tuesday morning. 

After scoring 115/5 in the first innings, Afghanistan bowled out Bangladesh for 105 in a rain-affected game, securing an 8-run win (DLS method).

The second semi-final will take place in Guyana with unbeaten India matched up against reigning T20 World Cup champions England.

India ensured their spot in the semis with an impressive victory over Australia on Monday and will take on Jos Buttler’s side in a rematch of their one-sided contest at the most recent T20 World Cup in Australia two years ago.

Semi-final schedule:

First semi-final: South Africa v Afghanistan, Wednesday June 26 (8:30pm local). The match however will start on Thursday morning at 5am Kabul time, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago

Second semi-final: India v England, Thursday June 27 (10:30am local), Guyana National Stadium, Guyana

Fans in Afghanistan can tune in from 4.30am Kabul time on Thursday morning to watch the match live and exclusively on Ariana Television.

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