The International Cricket Council (ICC) has recently recognized Shahid Afridi's exceptional all-round performance in the 2009 T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa as one of the 'iconic performances' in the tournament's history. According to Dawn, the ICC highlighted Afridi's crucial role in leading Pakistan to a second consecutive final, noting that he returned to the tournament 'with the bit firmly between his teeth' after being named the player of the tournament in 2007. This acknowledgment is part of a broader list released by the ICC that celebrates standout performances from the T20 World Cup's inception in 2007 to the latest edition held two years ago. The ICC's press release emphasized that these performances have 'left their mark on T20’s biggest stage.'