The South African cricket team will lock horns with the Afghanistan cricket team in the first semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. The game will kick off on June 27 (Thursday) at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad (6:00 AM - IST).

Aiden Markram and Co. are the only team that collected maximum points in the group stage and in the Super 8. They won four games on the trot in the group stage before winning all three fixtures in the Super 8.

Although some of their games were closely-fought, they managed to churn out positive results in their favour. It remains to be seen how they will go about their work in the upcoming marquee clash. They have a great opportunity to win the T20 World Cup for the first time.

Proteas will expect their players to turn the screws on the Afghans in the upcoming clash. Let's take a glimpse at the three South African players who can be match winners in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024.

1.Quinton de Kock: Quinton de Kock has been the in-form batter for South Africa in the ongoing marquee event. The attacking left-handed batter scored 199 runs in 7 innings, laced with two fifties at a strike rate of 148.50. He is expected to take the bowling attack to the cleaners, although it won't be easy as the venue witnessed a couple of low-scoring affairs in the ongoing event, courtesy of quality seam bowling. Nevertheless, Quinton de Kock has the acumen to take on any seamer and we expect him to brave the challenges and come through with flying colours.

2. Marco Jansen: Marco Jansen is one of the players who is more likely to cause troubles to the Afghans in the semi-final clash. He is best known for his all-round abilities and recently drew plaudits for his match-winning six that helped Proteas knock West Indies out of the competition. He has taken 3 wickets so far in the ongoing event and is expected to make use of the conditions to great effect.

3. Kagiso Rabada: South Africa's frontline pacer Kagiso Rabada is renowned for his potential to generate movement off the pitch. The right-arm paceman has the deft control over the seam position, which is a crucial aspect of his success and the Caribbean conditions would suit him perfectly. He has accounted for 10 dismissals in seven games so far in the ongoing competition. He is expected to thrive on the surface and emerge as the match-winner for South Africa.