T20 World Cup: Corbin Bosch Shines in Death Overs as South Africa Advances South Africa has emerged as the sole team to reach the semifinals of the T20 World Cup without a single loss, showcasing their dominance through a blend of aggressive batting and disciplined fast bowling. The team’s pacers, including Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, and Corbin Bosch, have been instrumental in maintaining control over matches, particularly in the critical death overs. Bosch, in particular, has become a key figure in the final stages of games, delivering crucial wickets and keeping oppositions in check. Throughout the tournament, South Africa’s pacers have consistently been recognized for their performances, with one of them named Player of the Match in every group-stage encounter. Ngidi led the way with two such accolades, but Bosch’s contributions in the death overs have drawn significant attention. The 31-year-old bowler has taken at least one over in the 17th to 20th overs of each match, claiming five wickets in eight overs during this phase. His economy rate of 6.2 runs per over in the death overs ranks him among the top performers, ahead of India’s Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah. Overall, Bosch has accounted for 10 wickets in 17 innings during this phase, with an impressive economy rate of 7.45. Bosch’s role in the team has been pivotal, especially under captain Aiden Markram, who has strategically deployed the fast bowlers to maximize their impact. Markram highlighted Bosch’s dedication to mastering the death overs, noting that the role requires both mental resilience and technical precision. “He really wants it, and has been wanting it for a while, and has put the work in,” Markram said during a pre-match press conference. “The numbers are showing. This World Cup, he has done really well.#aiden_markram #corbin_bosch #marco_jansen #lungi_ngidi #kagiso_rabada
Matt Henry doubtful for semi-final vs South Africa, hints Mitchell Santner New Zealand’s cricket team faces uncertainty ahead of their T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa, with star fast bowler Matt Henry potentially missing the match. Captain Mitchell Santner provided updates during a pre-match press conference, revealing that Henry had returned to New Zealand for the birth of his child and was set to rejoin the squad in India on Tuesday, March 3. Santner emphasized that Henry’s availability for the semi-final would depend on his physical condition following the long flight from New Zealand. Henry has been a standout performer in the tournament, delivering crucial contributions in New Zealand’s Super 8s game against Sri Lanka. In that match, he took two wickets for just three runs in two overs, showcasing his precision with 10 dot balls. His impact was further highlighted in the subsequent game against England, where he bowled 2.3 overs for 19 runs. Despite his recent form, Henry’s absence looms large for the semi-final, as he is considered one of New Zealand’s most reliable fast bowlers. Santner described Henry’s return to the team as a process that would involve assessing his readiness after the flight. “Matt is currently in the air, he’s landing tonight, so I guess we’ll see how he pulls up,” Santner said. “It’s obviously quite far away, New Zealand from here. But he’ll obviously have a little run around in the morning, see if he’s ready to go. So yeah, hopefully he’s good to go.” The semi-final against South Africa will take place at Eden Gardens on March 4, with the match starting at 7 pm IST. New Zealand and South Africa have met once in the tournament, with the Proteas emerging victorious in Ahmedabad.#south_africa #mitchell_santner #eden_gardens #matt_henry #marco_jansen
