ICC T20 World Cup 2024, USA vs South Africa Video Highlights: Turning Points, Stats and more - Cricket Winner
South Africa clinched an 18-run win over the USA in the 2024 T20 World Cup, with Quinton de Kock’s explosive 74 and Kagiso Rabada’s stellar bowling. Key partnerships and strategic plays secured their victory.
| June 20, 2024 at 10:39 AM
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In a gripping contest at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua, South Africa emerged victorious over the United States in their Super Eight stage match of the T20 World Cup 2024. Despite a valiant effort from the USA, particularly a stellar 91-run partnership between Andries Gous and Harmeet Singh, it was Kagiso Rabada’s outstanding bowling that clinched an 18-run win for South Africa.
South Africa’s strong start
South Africa set the tone early in their innings, thanks to Quinton de Kock’s fiery half-century. De Kock blazed his way to 74 off just 40 balls, hammering seven boundaries and five sixes. His aggressive approach ensured that South Africa crossed the 100-run mark inside the first 10 overs. Skipper Aiden Markram supported de Kock with a solid 46 off 32 deliveries, and their 110-run partnership for the second wicket laid a strong foundation.
The second-wicket partnership between de Kock and Markram was crucial. It not only stabilized the innings after an early loss but also set a platform for the lower order to capitalize. Heinrich Klaasen, with an unbeaten 36, and Tristan Stubbs, who contributed 20, ensured South Africa reached a formidable total of 194/4.
USA’s initial fightback
USA’s innings got off to a promising start with opener Steven Taylor making quick runs. However, South Africa’s bowlers soon fought back, picking up crucial wickets and putting the USA under pressure. Taylor’s dismissal triggered a mini-collapse, with the next four batsmen contributing just 23 runs in total.
Gous and Harmeet’s counterattack
Despite the early setbacks, Andries Gous and Harmeet Singh spearheaded a brilliant counterattack. Their 91-run partnership breathed life into the USA’s chase, with Gous scoring a remarkable 80 off 47 balls. Harmeet’s aggressive approach complemented Gous perfectly, and their left-hand, right-hand combination proved destructive for a while.
South Africa’s bowling attack, led by Kagiso Rabada, proved to be the difference. Rabada’s figures of 3 for 19 from 4 overs were exceptional on a batting-friendly wicket. Anrich Nortje and Keshav Maharaj also chipped in with crucial wickets, while Tabraiz Shamsi’s initial breakthrough further dented USA’s chase.
Rabada’s game-changing over
The 19th over bowled by Kagiso Rabada was the turning point of the match. With USA needing a big push to get over the line, Rabada bowled a brilliant over, conceding just a few runs and taking the crucial wicket of Harmeet Singh. His composure and skill under pressure ensured that South Africa stayed in control.
Quinton de Kock set the tone for South Africa with a blistering 26-ball half-century. His aggressive batting put the USA under immense pressure right from the start. South Africa managed to cross the 100-run mark inside the first 10 overs, showcasing their intent to dominate.
Key Contributions from the middle order
South Africa maintained their momentum through effective shot selection and aggressive running between the wickets. De Kock continued to capitalize on loose deliveries, while Markram played a supportive role, ensuring that the run rate remained high. Heinrich Klaasen played a pivotal cameo, ensuring that South Africa finished their innings on a high note. His aggressive stroke play added crucial runs in the final overs. Heinrich Klaasen ended the innings with a good hand of 36 runs, while Tristan Stubbs also mustered 20 crucial runs.
Captain Aiden Markram’s role
Aiden Markram played a crucial role, not just with his 46 runs but also in his leadership on the field. His ability to build partnerships and rotate the strike effectively complemented de Kock’s aggressive approach. Markram’s calm presence at the crease ensured that South Africa didn’t lose momentum after de Kock’s dismissal. He fell short of a deserving half-century and was caught by Ali Khan when he was at 46.
In the latter part of the innings, South Africa’s lower-order batters contributed valuable runs to push the total past 190. Heinrich Klaasen and Tristan Stubbs played crucial roles in ensuring that South Africa finished their innings strongly, setting a challenging target for the USA.
USA’s bowling performance was a mixed bag. While Netravalkar and Harmeet Singh managed to get key wickets, their overall economy rates were high. The fifth bowler combination of Jasdeep Singh, Steven Taylor, and Corey Anderson conceded 66 runs in just four overs, highlighting the areas where USA’s bowling attack struggled.
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This match highlighted the depth and strength of South Africa’s batting and bowling units, setting them up as strong contenders in the Super Eight stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup.
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