Markram’s unbeaten South Africa ‘fresh’ for tilt at maiden World Cup title

South Africa were defeated finalists in 2024 and are no strangers to last-four exits, but take an unbeaten run to the semifinals.

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South Africa captain Aiden Markram says his team’s win over New Zealand in the group phase will count for nothing in the T20 World Cup semifinal, which will be a “completely fresh start”.

The two teams clash at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens in the first semifinal on Wednesday, with both having never lifted a cricket World Cup in either the 20-over or 50-over formats.

Markram’s unbeaten South Africa ‘fresh’ for tilt at maiden World Cup title

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