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The first semi-final match of the T20 World Cup is being played today between South Africa and Afghanistan. After winning the toss in the match, Afghanistan decided to bat first which proved to be wrong. Afghanistan's batsmen could not stay on the crease for long in front of South Africa's dangerous bowling. Afghanistan lost 5 wickets in the power play itself. After which an embarrassing record has been registered in the name of Afghanistan in the history of T20 World Cup.
Afghanistan's record was shameful
In this match, Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan won the toss and decided to bat first. Afghanistan's wickets started falling from the first over itself. Wickets kept falling one after the other. Afghanistan's team lost 5 wickets in the power play itself. This was never seen before in the history of T20 World Cup. Afghanistan became the first team to lose 5 wickets in the power play of a T20 World Cup semi-final match.
Afghanistan all out for 56 runs
Batting first in this match, Afghanistan's team was all out for just 56 runs in 11.5 overs. 10 batsmen of Afghanistan could not even reach double figures. South African bowlers bowled very well. Afghanistan batsmen were not given a chance to open their hands. Bowling for South Africa, Marco Johnson and Tabrez Shamsi took 3-3 wickets. Apart from this, Kagiso Rabada took 2 and Enrique also took 2 wickets.