South Africa will take on Afghanistan in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024 in Trinidad on Wednesday. In a surprising turn of events, South Africa head coach Rob Walter found himself addressing an almost empty room at the pre-match press conference.

According to ESPNcricinfo, Walter made light of the situation, joking about the lack of attendees. “This is an empty hall, which is a good sign, I think. It’s not really about the press but about the occasion, isn’t it?” he quipped, trying to keep the mood light despite the unusual circumstance.

The Proteas are set to face Afghanistan, considered the underdogs, in a highly anticipated match. Despite the low turnout at the press conference, the focus remains on the upcoming clash and the opportunity for South Africa to advance to the finals.