They say without sad times, you can’t fully appreciate the good times ….

well if that’s the case then no one will be as appreciative as South Africa today…

1992 - South Africa knocked Out

1999 - South Africa knocked out

2007 - South Africa knocked out

2009 - South Africa knocked out

2014 - South Africa knocked out

2015 - South Africa knocked out

2023 - South Africa knocked out

But now…

2024 South Africa have demolished Afghanistan by 9 wickets after bowling them out for 56.

• Congratulations to South Africa
• Commiserations to Afghanistan

• South Africa, after 7 failed Semi Final attempts they have finally reached their first World Cup Final, and it’s been done in emphatic style. The hoo do is over!

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On today’s show we break down a famous day in South Africa’s cricketing history.

• We rank the worst of the previous 7 semi final losses to fully appreciate this Semi Final win
• We review Afghanistans fairytale story, was this a step too far? Or were they shafted by the schedule?

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