South Africa v Afghanistan: T20 World Cup semi-final – live

Good morning! It’s still heady with heat here in Manchester, jasmine and mock orange hanging in the air, so I’m currently feeling a kinship with those waking up in Trinidad ( indulge me here for a moment ).

This first semi-final is an unexpected gem. This wasn’t the game people were expecting. Firstly – no Australia. Secondly – Afghanistan! South Africa, their opponents, warmed up with seven successive wins. But can the famous tournament chockers do it in the day. We’ll be followingn it – do join st 12.30am start.

During the group stages the pitch at Brian Lara Stadium proffered variable bounce – though the builders have been sent in since to switch it off and odd again in the hop things will reset.