SA vs AFG Pitch Report for T20 World Cup 2024 Semi Final 1: Brian Lara Stadium Trinidad Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

Afghanistan are all set to meet South Africa in the 1st semi-final match of the T20 World Cup 2024 on 27th June (6:00 AM IST) at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba.

On Tuesday, the Afghans added a new chapter to their history books after securing their maiden semi-final berth in the tournament’s history. They defeated Bangladesh by 8 runs (DLS) at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent in their last and final Super 8 clash.

South Africa, on the other hand, edged past West Indies in a thriller to qualify for the semi-final. The Proteas will return to the semis after last playing back in 2014 when they lost to MS Dhoni’s India. Aiden Markram’s men have had their challenges, but have found a way to stay unbeaten, having won 7 matches on the trot in the ongoing tournament.

Brian Lara Stadium Pitch Report

Unlike most of the T20I pitches, the pitch at this venue is neutral and is equally supportive to both bowlers as well as the batsmen. The average first innings score at this pitch is around 138 runs. The Pacers will get more help.

Is Brian Lara Stadium a batting or a bowling pitch?

The recent T20 World Cup matches have revealed a Batting wicket.

Last T20 World Cup Results at the venue:

• (Jun 17 2024) –

PNG: 78/10 (19.4) (Pacers – 7w, Spinners – 3w)

NZ: 79/3 (12.2) (Pacers – 3w, Spinners – 0w)

New Zealand won by 7 wickets.

• (Jun 15 2024) –

UGA: 40/10 (18.4) (Pacers – 6w, Spinners – 4w)

NZ: 41/1 (5.2) (Pacers – 1w, Spinners – 0w)

New Zealand won by 9 wickets.

• (Jun 14 2024) –

PNG: 95/10 (19.5) (Pacers – 5w, Spinners – 1w)

AFG: 101/3 (15.1) (Pacers – 3w, Spinners – 0w)

Afghanistan won by 7 wickets.

• (Jun 13 2024) –

WI: 149/9 (Pacers – 8w, Spinners – 1w)

NZ: 136/9 (Pacers – 5w, Spinners – 4w)

West Indies won by 13 runs.

SA T20I record in Brian Lara Stadium

As of now, South Africa have never played any T20I matches at this venue.

SA’s Highest Total: NA

SA’s Lowest Total: NA

AFG T20I record in Brian Lara Stadium

AFG have played 1 T20I match at this stadium and won that one.

AFG’s Highest Total: 101/3 (15.1 overs) vs Papua New Guinea in 2024

AFG’s Lowest Total: NA

Brian Lara Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 15000

Number of matches hosted: 8 T20Is, 1 ODI match

Brian Lara Stadium T20I Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 8

Home Team (WI) Won: 3

Visiting Team Won: 2

Neutral Side Won: 3

Tie/ No Result: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 137.5

Average 2nd Innings Score: 118.6

Matches Won Batting 1st: 4

Matches Won Batting 2nd: 4

Highest Team Total: 267/3 by England vs West Indies in 2023

Lowest Team Total: 40/10 by Uganda vs New Zealand in 2024

Highest Run-chase: 133/6 (19.2) by WI vs England in 2018

Lowest Total defended: 149/9 by West Indies vs New Zealand in 2024

Highest Individual Score: Phil Salt (ENG) – 119 vs West Indies in 2023
Best Bowling Figures: Alzarri Joseph (WI) – 4/19 vs New Zealand in 2024

Most Runs: Phil Salt (ENG) – 157 runs in 2 matches
Most Wickets: Tim Southee (NZ) – 7 wickets in 3 matches
Most Sixes at this venue: Phil Salt (ENG) – 11 sixes in 2 innings

Stats of SA Players at the Brian Lara Stadium in T20I

South Africa are yet to play a T20I match here.

CPL:

• Tabraiz Shamsi: 3 wickets in 3 matches.

Stats of AFG Players at Brian Lara Stadium in T20I

• Gulbadin Naib: 49* runs in 1 match
• Mohammad Nabi: 16* runs & 0 wickets in 1 match
• Azmatullah Omarzai: 13 runs & 0 wickets in 1 match
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz: 11 runs in 1 match
• Fazalhaq Farooqi: 3 wickets in 1 match

• Naveen Ul Haq: 2 wickets in 1 match
• Noor Ahmad: 1 wicket in 1 match
• Karim Janat: 0 wickets in 1 match
• Ibrahim Zadran: 0 runs in 1 match
• Rashid Khan: 0 wickets in 1 match

Active Batters with most runs at Brian Lara Stadium in T20I

• Phil Salt (ENG) – 157 runs in 2 innings
• Sherfane Rutherford (WI) – 134 runs in 3 matches
• Nicholas Pooran (WI): 125 runs in 5 innings

Active bowlers with most wickets at Brian Lara Stadium in T20I

• Tim Southee (NZ) – 7 wickets in 3 matches
• Trent Boult (NZ) – 7 wickets in 3 matches
• Lockie Ferguson (NZ): 6 wickets in 3 matches