Ahmedabad, Feb. 10 -- South Africa will start as clear favourites when they take on Afghanistan in a Group D encounter of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Wednesday.
The Proteas, currently topping the group with a superior net run rate, have momentum on their side after a comprehensive win over Canada at the same venue. Afghanistan, placed fourth in the standings following a defeat to New Zealand, face a must-win situation to keep their semifinal hopes alive.
South Africa's batting has been in formidable form, led by opener Quinton de Kock, who has averaged 56 in his last three innings at a strike rate close to 200. Captain Aiden Markram has also been consistent at the top, while the middle order comprising...