T20 World Cup: Can South Africa Be Trusted as Tournament Favourites Before New Zealand Semi-Final?

final in 2023 and had one blip in the final against Australia. That is the one fear I have for South Africa.”

So, can South Africa be trusted as tournament favourites? Only time will tell. But after their recent form, they certainly give New Zealand a run for their money.

Men’s T20 World Cup: South Africa v New Zealand 4 March, 13:30 GMT

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