Former South Africa batter Hashim Amla has made his predictions for the finalists of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024.

Semifinal showdowns

On June 26, local time, South Africa and Afghanistan will face off at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Tr??inidad, vying for a spot in the ultimate match of the tournament. Afghanistan finished the? Super 8 stage in second place in Group 1 and will compete against South Africa, the leaders of Group 2.

In another semifinal clash, India, who topped Group 1, will take on the defending champions England at Providence Stadium in Guyana on June 27.

Hashim Amla’s predictions and insights

Ahead of these knockout matches, Amla has forecasted t??hat South Africa will face India in the final and expressed his hope that the Proteas will finally end their T20 World Cup drought this year.

Responding to a question about the potential winner of the tournament, he confidently said, “We can win our first World Cup this year.”

When asked about Afghanistan, Amla acknowledged t?heir impressive performance, stating that the Afghan side has played very good cricket till now.

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Afghanistan, led by Rashid Khan, made a remarkable comeback in the Super 8 stage after suffering a defeat against India in their first game. They stunned Australia in their second match of the Super 8 round and then secured a thrilling win over Bangladesh to earn a spot in the semifinals.

Meanwhile, both India and South Africa remain unbeaten in the tournament. Rohit Sharma’s Team India won six out of their seven games, with one fixture being washed out in the group stage. South Africa, on the other hand, set a new record by becoming the first team to secure seven consecutive victories in a single edition of the T20 World Cup.

As the sem??ifinals approach, all eyes will be on these formidable teams, wit??h cricket fans eagerly anticipating the high-stakes matches that will determine the finalists of the T20 World Cup 2024.

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As the semi-final and final of the ODI World Cup 2023 draw near, the cricketing world is buzzing with anticipation, immersing fans in a frenzy of excitement. With the tournament’s climax on the horizon, speculation and fervor have taken center stage.

Adding a captivating layer to the ongoing discourse is the prediction made by former South African cricketer Hashim Amla. Holding a distinguished internat?ional career of 349 matches, the 40-year-old has shared his insights on the poten?tial finalists of the ongoing cricketing carnival.

ODI World Cup 2023 Final: The Ultimate Clash

Scheduled for November 19, the ODI World Cup 2023 final is set to unfold at the renowned Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Regarded as the largest cricket stadium globally, this iconic venue, with an impressive seating capacity of 135,000, prom?ises not just a cricket match but an unforgettable experience.

Hashim Amla’s Bold Prediction

During a recent interview with a sports channel in South Africa, Amla expressed his belief that the Rohit Sharma-led Team India will face Temba Bavuma’s Proteas men in the highly pres?tigious final encounter of the?? ODI World Cup 2023.

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ODI World Cup 2023 Campaign of Hashim Amla’s Picks

India: India’s campaign in the ongoing ICC event has been nothing short of miraculous. The Men in Blue have so far clinched victories in all their league matches and were the first team to secure a spot in the semi-finals. The home team will square off against New Zealand in the firs??t semi-final on Wednesday?? (November 15) with high confidence.

South Africa: The South Africans emerged victorious in seven of their league stage matches, suffering defeats only against the Netherlands and India. They secured the second? spot in the point?s table with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of 1.261 and are set to face the five-time champion team Australia in the second semi-final on Thursday, November 16.

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As the cricketing world gears up for the culmination of the ODI World Cup 2023, Amla’s predictions have ignited further excitement, leaving fans eager to witness how the events unfold on the grand stage of Narendra Modi Stadium. The semi-finals and the final promise to be riveting encounters, shaping up for an unforgettable climax to this prestigious tournament.

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On Sunday, in the second ODI held in Indore, India secured a dominant victory over Australia, defeating them by 99 runs (DLS method). This win solidified India’s unassailable 2-0 lead in the ongoing three-match series.

India’s batting domination

Winning the toss, Australia opted to bowl first. Pacer Josh Hazlewood got rid of Ruturaj Gaikwad in the fourth over, giving the guests an early advant?age.

Shreyas Iyer then joined Shubman Gill and showed his form right from the beginning. The duo togethe??r forged a massive partnership of 200 runs for the second wicke?t. Iyer departed after scoring 105 runs from 90 balls.

Soon after, Shubm?an was also dismissed in the 35th over, having scored 104 runs from 97 balls.

Stand-in skipper KL Rahul took charge from there on and stabilized the hosts’ charge, contributing 52 runs off 38 balls. He was well supported by Ishan Kishan, who played a cameo of 31 runs from 18 balls. The latter part of the innings was dominated by India’s Mr. 360, Suryakumar Yadav.

The right-handed batter delivered an explosive knock, amassing 72 runs from just 37 balls, propelling India to a total of 399/5 in their allotted?? 50 overs. This remarkable innings set a new record for India as they achieved their highest-ever t?otal against Australia in ODIs.

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Defending a mammoth total, the Indian bowlers applied consistent pressure on the Aussies. The early dismissals of Matthew Short and Steve Smith added to Australia’s challenge in their run chase. Furthermore, a second rain delay made matters even more difficult for the visiting side, as the revised target was 317 runs in 33 overs.

With the pressure of a mounting required run rate, spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took charge of India’s bowling attack and picked up three crucial wickets, significantly diminishing the guests’ chances of a successful run chase.

Shubman Gill surpasses Hashim Amla

Continuing his remarkable streak of stunning performances, Shubman’s century in the second clash against Australia has added another impressive milestone to his burgeoning career. The 24-year-old became the highest run-scorer after first 35 innings in ODI cricket, amassing a remarkable total of 1900 runs.

This achievement catapulted him past the illustrious former South African batter Hashim Amla, who held the previous record with 1844 runs.

Shubman’s remarkable knock secured victory for the Men in Blue and marked his sixth century in the ODI format, solidifying his status as one of the brightest talents in international cricket.

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Amidst the growing excitement and anticipation surrounding the ODI World Cup 2023 in India, cricket fans and experts alike are eagerly predicting the probable winners and top four teams that will make it to the semi-finals of this marquee event. South Africa’s veteran opener Hashim Amla has now also joined the ranks of former cricketing legends and shared his insights ??by naming his top four teams for the t??ournament and offering valuable advice to his home team.

Hashim Amla’s cricketing legacy

Amla’s cricketing legacy is nothing short of remarkable. With 8,113 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs), 9282 runs in Test matches, and more than 1200 runs in T20 internationals, Amla’s contribution to South African cricket is etched in the annals of history. He also had the honour of captaining the Proteas side in Test cricket from June 2014 to January 2016. Although Amla retired from international cricket after the conclusion of South Africa’s 2019 ODI World Cup campaign, his love for the game and insights into it remain as strong as ever.

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Hashim Amla names probable semi-finalists of the ODI World Cup 2023

In a recent interaction with iol.com.za, Amla revealed his picks for the semi-finalists of the ODI World Cup 2023. The 41-year-old confidently named India, Pakistan, South Africa and England as the probable semi-finalists, ?emphasizing the strength and potential of these cricketing powerhouses. The ??selections from the veteran batter reflected his extensive experience and knowledge of the game.

“I’ll go with India, Pakistan, South Africa, and England,” said Amla

Hashim Amla shares a valuable piece of advice for South Africa

Amla’s contribution didn’t end with his predictions as he also shared a nugget of wisdom for his home team, South Africa. He urged the Proteas to focus on their game and ignore the distractions and external noise that often accompany such high-pressure tournaments.

“The loudest noise is the one in your head. So, you’ve got to keep track of what your thoughts are, keep pulling yourself to the moment of what needs to be done, and then succeed in that moment,” reckoned Amla.

As far as South Africa’s 2023 World Cup campaign is concerned, the Proteas side will meet Sri Lanka in their opening game on October 7. Temba Bavuma has been ?entrusted with the lea??dership role of the Proteas side by the management for the important assignment.

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Legendary South Africa batter Hashim Amla, 39, on Wednesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. He amassed 9282 runs in 124 Tests – second only to Jacques Kallis, hit 27 ODI c??enturies and ?piled up 18672 runs across formats for the Proteas side.

Former cricketer AB de Villiers, who had made his international debut for South Africa in 2004 with Amla, penned an emotional tribute to the ??retiring cricketer.

Between 2004 and 2018, when De Villiers bid farewell to inte?rnational cricket, the duo shared 113 partnerships in the three formats (T??ests, ODIs and T20Is) and clubbed 6,274 runs together at an average of 57.55. No other South Africa pair scored as many runs as Amla and De Villiers.

Post retirement, Amla’s project would be a coaching stint at MI Cape Town in the ongoing SA20, where he will perform?? the? duties of a batting coach.

De Villiers’ heart-winning message for Amla:

“Hashim Amla.. where do I start?! Not easy. Might take me a few days, weeks, months, years.

I can literally write a book about you.

Humaam, thank you for always being there for me. You’ve always been a brother who made me feel safe in so many ways.

Your journey wasn’t easy. “The guy with the weird technique”. “He’ll never last”. “He’ll never be consistent”.

Your journey wasn’t easy. “The guy wi??th the weird technique� “He’ll never last� “He’ll? never be consistent�

— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) January 18, 2023

“But then, in your own very unique way, you just walked out there, time and time again and just batted, like only you can. Calm, composed, consistent, gutsy, skilful and humble, always for the team, for your country. You inspired me in a way I can’t explain.

So, today, I salute you my friend. You served the game to perfection! We can all learn from that. I did

I wish I could bat with you one more time.”

So??, today, I sal??ute you my friend. You served the game to perfection! We can all learn from that. I did

I wish I could bat with you one more time.

— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) January 18, 2023

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Legendary South African batter Hashim Amla has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Amla, who has been playing for Surrey post his international retirement, will not return to represent the county in 202??3.

Notably, Amla had already played for Surrey in 2013 and 2014 and signed a Kolpak deal in 2019 after bidding farewell to international cricket following the ODI World Cup that year. Amla’s final appearance in professional cricket came against Lancashire in the 2022 County Championship. During that season, the right-handed batter amassed over 700 runs at an average near 40, helping Surrey win the prestigious title.

In an illustrious career that spanned two decades, Amla scored 34,104 runs across all professional formats – 9,282 of which came in his 124 Test appearances. This included 28 hundreds and a brilliant 311 not out against England in 2012, becoming the first Proteas batter to smash a triple-century in Tests.

Amla accumulated 8113 runs including 27 hundreds in 181 ODIs and 1,277 runs in 44 T20Is. He has also started his coaching career with a stint as MI Cape Town’s batting coach in the ongoing SA20 2023.

“I have great memories of the Oval ground, and to finally leave it as a player fills me with immense gratitude for what has been. A sincere thank you to Alec Stewart and the entire Surrey staff, players and Members for their support. The Surrey ship runs so professionally that it would make any international player feel a sense of honour just to be involved with it. I wish them all the best and many more trophies,” said Amla in an official statement.

Stewart, the form??er England cricketer w?ho has worked with Amla at Surrey, described the South African as a fantastic player and a wonderful human being.

“Everyone at Surrey County Cricket Club will be sad to see Hashim retire, but we all applaud what has been a phenomenal career. He will quite rightly go down as a great of the game. Hashim is a fantastic cricketer and a wonderful person. He has been an incredible resource for the team to learn from on and off the field,” said Stewart.

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Mumbai Indians-owned MI Cape Town announced their coaching team on Thursday ahead of the inaugural SA20 player auction, which is scheduled on September 19 in Cape Town. Recently, Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardene and former? India pacer Zaheer Khan were appointed as Global Head of Performance and Global Head ??of Cricket Development, respectively, as ??the franchise is expanding to the SA20 league and the UAE T20 tournament.

Now, MI Cape Town has roped in former Australia batsman Simon Katich as the team’s head coach and South African legend Hashim Amla as the batting coach. Apart from the duo, current Mumbai Indians fielding coach James Pamment will take the same role on the Cape Town side, and ex-South African player Robin Peterson will be the team’s General Manager.

“It is an absolute honour to be offered the position of head coach for MI Cape Town. It is always special to put together a new team, hone skills and build a team culture. I look forward to ensuring that MI Cape Town develops into a team that leverages local talent and has MI core values at its heart,” stated Katich in an official release.

“I’m thrilled to take up this assignment with MI Cape town. Big thanks to MI owners, management and my manager for facilitating this so smoothly. From everything they have planned it looks like it’s going to be amazing platform that will attract our local talent. Bringing my experience as a player and mentor I am excited to help MI Cape Town players bring the best out of themselves and also make SA cricket stronger,” said Amla.

Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm and owners of MI Cape Town, was happy and thrilled to welcome the group of experts to the side. He mentioned the unit will work together towards developing and building Mumbai Indians’ brand of cricket.

“I’m happy to welcome Simon and Hashim on MI Cape Town coaching team. Together with James and Robin, we’ll be a team that will grow the MI brand of cricket in South Africa and bring to this cricket loving country the values and ethos MI stands for,” said Akash.

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English Cricket is at its lowest point after the story of Azeem Rafiq has hogged the spotlight on ‘racism’ and brought his former club Yorkshire to its knees.

The ramification of this episode now extended well beyond the borders of the most successful clubs in the country game. Many renowned players from past and present?? have been forced into apolog??ies or denials.

In the same ligh??t, several other non-white cricketers have opened up about the incidents during their days at Yorkshire.

Former West Indies pacer Tino Best is the latest player to point out unfair practices in England. According to him, the drinking culture in the country was a big problem. Non-white players were forced to drink whether they were interested or not. If they didn’t drink, they were not part of the boys’ club. And this was the major reason behind non-white cricketers getting fewer chances in the English team.

Best, who was part of Yorkshire in 2010, recalled an incident when South Africa veteran Hashim Amla was forced to drink alcohol by his teammate.

“There was a guy at Hashim Amla’s table who pressurized him for three to four hours to drink. Every minute, he’s like, ‘drink this, drink that.’ Hashim, in a very humble way said, ‘Sir (with a big smile) I don’t drink.’ However, this guy kept on forcing him. I then went to that guy and said: ‘Hashim is a Muslim and Muslims don’t drink. Can you please stop forcing him? It’s unbearable brother,”  Tino said du?ring his conversation with Sky Sports.

Amla was a part of Nottinghamshire back then. He was signed as a cover for Australian batsman David Hussey.

“The culture around [County] cricket is drinking. That is a big problem. People shouldn’t be pressured to go into the clubhouse and drink eight or nine pints to be a part of the team. If you’re not a part of the drinking culture, if you’re not a part of the boys’ club, you’re not going to get opportunities after cricket. That is something that is hampering people of colour and Asian ethnicity,”  Tino added.

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The trend of South African batsmen scoring the number of runs after retirement continues as Hashim Amla has displayed high-class batting in the ongoing County Championship 2021.

In the Group 2 game between Surrey and Hampshire at Kennington Oval, London, Amla completely dominated the proceedings on Day 2 and helped Surrey post a humungous total in reply to Hampshire’s paltry 92.

The former South Africa captain smashed a scintillating double century to power Surrey to 513/3 in 132 overs. It was Amla’s seventh first-class double hundred, and he stayed unbeaten on 215 runs from 367 deliveries packed with 22 boundaries.

The Durban-lad formed a record-breaking partnership with another centurion in the match, Ollie Pope. The duo shared a dominating 257 runs stand for the third wicket. Pope hit 131 off 173 balls, including 15 boundaries before Hampshire’s teen sensation Scott Currie dismissed England’s Test batsman.

After Pope’s wicket, Amla put together another crucial partnership with Jamie Smith, who scored 66 not out from 85 balls. The pair stitched a 100-run stand as Surrey ended up building an imperious lead of 421 over Hampshire before the bad light stopped play.

Before Amla and Pope, England Test opener Rory Burns shined with the bat but missed his chance to score three figures after he under-edged a pull shot on to his stumps ??off Liam Dawson. The Surrey skipper made 80 runs ??from 149 deliveries with the help of 11 fours.

Earlier, Jordan Clark‘s sensational bowling assisted Surrey to bundle out Hampshire for a mere 92 runs. Clark picked up a six-wicket haul for just 21 in 10.3 overs, including three maidens. Kemar Roach and Rikki Clarke bagged two scalps each. Wicketkeeper-batsman Lewis McManus, with an unbeaten 31 off 44 balls, was Hampshire’s highest run-scorer in the first innings.

After the days play, Pope heaped praises on A??mla, stating the 38-year-old showed remar?kable consistency and played an outstanding knock.

“It was obviously a very good day; Hashim was outstanding in the consistency he showed. He didn’t really change his tempo throughout the day, and it was a joy to bat with him and also to watch it from the other end,” said Pope as quoted by BBC.

“He’s a very calming influence to bat with, and he also has a lot of wisdom to impart too. I was pretty patient with myself in how I played and also got the rewards too, so I’m very pleased with how I went. We wanted to be ruthless and bat through the day, and we stuck to that and executed it nicely. Hopefully, the weather behaves to give us time to finish the job,” he added.

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