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T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa beat USA by 18 runs in Super 8 opener

South Africa on Thursday defeated the United States by 18 runs to win the opening Super 8 match of T20 World Cup 2024.

Source: AP

The Proteas restricted the USA to a total of 176/6 in 20 overs after smashing 194/4 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

Source: AP

South Africa's Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram helped the team post a big total before Klaasen and Stubbs took over.

Source: X.com

The United States tried their best to chase down with Gous scoring 80 off 47. However, his efforts went in vain as SA won the game.

Source: AP