South Africa's Unlucky Streak Continues: A History of Near Misses in T20 World Cups
Summary
South Africa's history in the T20 World Cup highlights a series of near misses, culminating in their first-ever final appearance in 2024, where they finished as runners-up to India.
Key Points
- South Africa has consistently performed well in T20 World Cups but has never won the title.
- They faced elimination several times due to net run rate and unexpected defeats.
- In 2024, South Africa reached the T20 World Cup final for the first time but lost to India by 7 runs.
- Key players over the years include Justin Kemp, Morne Morkel, Jacques Kallis, Imran Tahir, and Reeza Hendricks.
