T20 WC: Afghanistan Create Unwanted History

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South Africa humbled Afghanistan in the first semi-final in Trinidad, securing their first-ever T20 World Cup final spot.

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After bowling Afghanistan out for 56 in 11.5 overs, the Proteas achieved the target in 8.5 overs and 9 wickets in hand.

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Azmatullah Omarzai (10) was the only Afghan batter to reach double figures as Marco Jansen and Tabraiz Shamsi claimed 3 each.

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For the record, Afghanistan's 56 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy is the lowest total by a team in T20 World Cup semi-finals.

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The previous worst was West Indies' 101 against Sri Lanka during the 2009 edition at The Oval in England.

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Next on the list is Pakistan's 123-7, also against Sri Lanka, during the 2012 edition.

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Sri Lanka are fourth on the list, having registered 128-6 against England during the 2009 T20 World Cup.

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