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Match Ended
3rd ODI, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
, Sep 22, 2024
169
(34.0/50)
170/3
(33.0/50)
South Africa beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets
% Chance to Win
AFG
SA
Inn Break
Right then, that wraps up what has been a thoroughly entertaining first-ever bilateral series between Afghanistan and South Africa. Hashmatullah Shahidi collects the trophy and joins his teammates as confetti is popped, with the team posing for pictures with their well-deserved silverware. Looking ahead, South Africa will now head to Abu Dhabi for their white-ball series against Ireland, starting with the T20I series on Friday, 27th September, followed by the ODIs. As for Afghanistan, their next assignment will be a multi-format series in Zimbabwe in December, though the exact dates are yet to be confirmed. That’s all from us for now. Goodbye and cheers!
The skipper of Afghanistan, Hashmatullah Shahidi says that it is a good feeling to win the series and there were many learnings for them in this series. Mentions that he would have been more happy had they won this game but at the same time, they wanted to give some game time to the youngsters. Reckons that the run outs cost them in this game. Shares that there are a lot of youngsters who have a bright future for Afghanistan.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma expresses his satisfaction with the team's performance, stating that he is pleased with how they elevated their skills. He commends their clinical approach with the bat, acknowledging that while the series didn't go as planned, the players gained valuable experience and learning from it. Bavuma highlights the importance of handling the Powerplay, which he and Tony de Zorzi managed effectively, and praises the middle-order for carrying on the momentum. He also notes that the dew played a role, helping the ball skid on the surface. Overall, he is happy with the day’s outcome.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH, albeit in a losing cause, as he waged a lone battle for Afghanistan with the bat. He is also the PLAYER OF THE SERIES for scoring 194 runs in the series. He says that he is happy with his performance and states that it feels good to perform against a quality side like South Africa. Feels that he could have done better in this game. Further says that he is looking forward to carrying this confidence in future games.
Time for the presentation...
Earlier in the game, the toss went Afghanistan's way, and they opted to bat first. South Africa bowled well, consistently targeting the stumps during the Powerplay. The visitors chipped away at the wickets throughout the middle phase, with three run outs contributing to Afghanistan's downfall. While Rahmanullah Gurbaz kept the runs flowing, his aggressive approach led to his dismissal. AM Ghazanfar hit a few lusty blows but was left stranded as Afghanistan were bowled out for 169 with 16 overs unused. For South Africa, their bowling effort was well-supported by their fielders, with Lungi Ngidi, Nqabayomzi Peter, and Andile Phehlukwayo each taking two wickets, while Bjorn Fortuin chipped in with one.
In tricky chases like these, there's always one key partnership that sets the team up for success, and for South Africa, that pivotal stand came from Aiden Markram and Tristan Stubbs. Both batters batted sensibly during their unbeaten 90-run stand, mixing caution with smart strike rotation. It wasn’t just a matter of blocking deliveries, but they kept the scoreboard ticking, which is often key to countering spin and avoiding pressure. As the innings progressed, both grew in confidence, but it was Aiden Markram in particular who began to assert himself, playing with increasing authority and ensuring that there were no more hiccups.
With 170 runs to chase, it was not as straightforward as it appeared, especially considering South Africa's struggles against spin throughout the series. Afghanistan certainly had a chance to make things difficult. While Temba Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi provided a cautious start, neither could convert their innings into a substantial score. Reeza Hendricks also fell without a significant impact, leaving the game hanging in the balance. Although Afghanistan managed to chip away at the top order, they were unable to pick wickets in clusters, which could have allowed them to get a better grip on the game.
A clinical win for South Africa to deny Afghanistan a series sweep! Not only have they salvaged pride, but this victory also gives them momentum heading into their upcoming series against Ireland. As for Afghanistan, they just couldn't turn up on the day. They had been dominant in the first two games, but in this match, they were anything but that. South Africa emerge victorious in the third and final ODI, but Afghanistan take the series with a 2-1 scoreline.
33.1
wd
Rahmanullah Gurbaz To Tristan Stubbs
WIDE! That's it! Rahmanullah Gurbaz comes into the attack and bowls the ball way outside the off stump. Tristan Stubbs reaches out to slap it away but misses. The keeper, Ikram Alikhil goes up in appeal for caught behind but the umpire signals a wide. South Africa win by seven wickets to avoid a series whitewash!
End Of The Over 33 : 169/3
12 Runs
- 432.1
- 132.2
- 632.3
- 032.4
- 132.5
- 032.6
A. Markram
69 (67)
T. Stubbs
26 (42)
N. Zadran
5-0-45-0
32.6
0
Naveed Zadran To Aiden Markram
Aiden Markram plays a beautiful cover drive to a delivery outside the off stump and finds the fielder. No run taken and the match moves on to the next over with South Africa needing 1 run to win.
32.5
1
Naveed Zadran To Tristan Stubbs
Fuller on the stumps and Tristan Stubbs drives it to mid on and sets off for a quick single. Scores are level!
32.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Tristan Stubbs
Full and on the stumps. Tristan Stubbs goes for the drive but gets an inside edge to short mid-wicket.
32.3
6
Naveed Zadran To Tristan Stubbs
SIX! Good hit! Naveed Zadran bangs it short at the batter with pace and Tristan Stubbs stands ready and pulls the ball flat and over the head of deep square leg fielder for a superb six. South Africa 2 runs away!
32.2
1
Naveed Zadran To Aiden Markram
Good length delivery angling on the stumps. Aiden Markram nudges it to mid-wicket for a run.
32.1
4
Naveed Zadran To Aiden Markram
FOUR! Aiden Markram at his very best! Gets his weight on the front foot and creams the ball through covers for a superb boundary. Naveed Zadran pitches the ball up outside the off stump and gets punished. South Africa need 9 runs for victory.
End Of The Over 32 : 157/3
2 Runs
- 131.1
- 031.2
- 031.3
- 131.4
- 031.5
- 031.6
T. Stubbs
19 (39)
A. Markram
64 (64)
F. Ahmad
7-1-17-1
31.6
0
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
Another good length delivery on top of the stumps. Tristan Stubbs manages to block it well back to the bowler to end the over.
31.5
0
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
Bowls on a very good length from around the wicket. Tristan Stubbs stays on the crease and gives it respect.
31.4
1
Fareed Ahmad To Aiden Markram
Slower ball from a good length on top of the stumps. Aiden Markram flicks it to the left of mid-wicket for a single. South Africa need 13 runs more to win the match.
31.3
0
Fareed Ahmad To Aiden Markram
Fuller on the off stump from around the wicket. Aiden Markram takes the front foot out and drives it to covers.
31.2
0
Fareed Ahmad To Aiden Markram
Holds the length back on top of the stumps. Aiden Markram stands tall on the crease and taps it back to the bowler.
31.1
1
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
Short and wide outside the off stump. Tristan Stubbs thumps it to sweeper covers for a run this time.
End Of The Over 31 : 155/3
12 Runs
- 230.1
- 230.2
- 130.3
- 130.4
- 230.5
- 430.6
A. Markram
63 (61)
T. Stubbs
18 (36)
N. Zadran
4-0-33-0
30.6
4
Naveed Zadran To Aiden Markram
FOUR! Streaky! South Africa inching closer with every run! Aiden Markram gets a lucky boundary! Naveed Zadran bangs it short at the batter with pace and Aiden Markram goes for a pull shot but gets it off the gloves and it flies to the left of the keeper and goes to the fine leg boundary.
30.5
2
Naveed Zadran To Aiden Markram
Fuller this time outside off. Aiden Markram punches the ball in front of sweeper covers once again and takes another couple with ease.
30.4
1
Naveed Zadran To Tristan Stubbs
Drops the length back at the batter. Tristan Stubbs flicks the ball to fine leg and takes a run.
30.3
1
Naveed Zadran To Aiden Markram
Bowls on a good length on top of the off stump. Aiden Markram launches the ball up and over mid off and runs a single as he does not manage to time it well.
30.2
2
Naveed Zadran To Aiden Markram
Length delivery nipping into the stumps. Aiden Markram whips it using his wrists to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
30.1
2
Naveed Zadran To Aiden Markram
Runs in from around the wicket and pitches the ball on a good length outside the off stump. Aiden Markram takes the front foot out and drives the ball to the right of sweeper covers for a couple.
End Of The Over 30 : 143/3
1 Runs
- 129.1
- 029.2
- 029.3
- 029.4
- 029.5
- 029.6
T. Stubbs
17 (35)
A. Markram
52 (56)
F. Ahmad
6-1-15-1
29.6
0
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
On the off-stump line, on a good length, Tristan Stubbs defends it right under his eyes.
29.5
0
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
Angling in, on a good length, on middle, Tristan Stubbs turns it to mid-wicket.
29.4
0
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
Full and on off, Tristan Stubbs leans on it to defend.
29.3
0
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
Short and on off, Tristan Stubbs pats it from the crease to cover.
29.2
0
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
Given LBW but successfully overturned by Tristan Stubbs! Fareed goes wide of the crease on the around-the-wicket angle and bowls it on a good length, on middle and leg, Tristan Stubbs shapes up to flick it away but plays all around it. Gets beaten on the inside edge and wears it just above the knee roll on the front pad. The finger goes up but Tristan Stubbs has a word with Aiden Markram. He thinks that the angle would take the ball down leg and therefore, he takes the review. UltraEdge shows no bat and as Stubbs expected, the Ball Tracking shows the ball to be missing the leg stump.
29.1
1
Fareed Ahmad To Aiden Markram
Short and wide on off, cut away to deep point for a single.
End Of The Over 29 : 142/3
9 Runs
- 028.1
- 028.2
- 628.3
- 128.4
- 128.5
- 128.6
A. Markram
51 (55)
T. Stubbs
17 (30)
N. Kharote
6-0-31-0
28.6
1
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
Full and on the pads, Aiden Markram works it down to long on and takes the single.
28.5
1
Nangeyalia Kharote To Tristan Stubbs
Short and on off, Tristan Stubbs pushes it down to long off and gets to the other end.
28.4
1
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
FIFTY for Aiden Markram! This has been a sensible knock from the senior batter and he will look to bat through and take his side home. Looped up by Kharote, full and on off, Aiden Markram eases it down to long off for a single.
28.3
6
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
SIX! Clean as a whistle! In the slot from Kharote, on middle and leg, Aiden Markram clears his front leg and whacks it over wide long on for a biggie.
28.2
0
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
No run.
28.1
0
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
Coming in with the arm, short and on middle, Aiden Markram hangs back and defends it down the deck.
End Of The Over 28 : 133/3
14 Runs
- 627.1
- 1 WD 27.2
- 027.2
- 027.3
- 627.4
- 127.5
- 027.6
T. Stubbs
16 (29)
A. Markram
43 (50)
M. Nabi
8-0-37-1
27.6
0
Mohammad Nabi To Tristan Stubbs
Tossed up, full and on off, Tristan Stubbs defends it off the front foot. The most expensive over of the inning, 14 runs off it. South Africa now need 37 more.
27.5
1
Mohammad Nabi To Aiden Markram
Short and turning in, on middle and leg, Aiden Markram punches it off the back foot to long on for a single.
27.4
6
Mohammad Nabi To Aiden Markram
SIX! Not quite from the middle of the bat but Markram still manages to clear the fence! Nabi bowls it flatter and shorter, on middle, Aiden Markram rocks back for the pull and gets enough bat on it to clear Azmatullah Omarzai at deep mid-wicket who seemed to be in business for a moment. The 50-run stand comes up between these two batters.
Halt! Aiden Markram getting the required medical attention for his left knee and is okay to continue now.
27.3
0
Mohammad Nabi To Aiden Markram
Ouch, that has hurt! Nabi slows it up and bowls it on a nagging length, on off, Aiden Markram skips down the track and looks to go back over the bowler's head. Gets an inside edge and it goes on to hit Markram on the side of the knee of his left leg. Markram grimaces in pain and calls for medical attention.
27.2
0
Mohammad Nabi To Aiden Markram
Tossed up, full and on middle, Aiden Markram presses forward and defends it out.
27.2
wd
Mohammad Nabi To Aiden Markram
WIDE! Fired down leg, Aiden Markram lets it go for a wide.
27.1
6
Mohammad Nabi To Aiden Markram
SIX! BOOM! Short and dispatched! A loosener by Nabi first up, a half-tracker and on off, Aiden Markram gets on the back foot in a flash and pulls it over wide long on for a six. South Africa now need less than 50. They need 45 more runs.
End Of The Over 27 : 119/3
4 Runs
- 126.1
- 026.2
- 126.3
- 1 LB 26.4
- 026.5
- 126.6
A. Markram
30 (45)
T. Stubbs
16 (28)
N. Kharote
5-0-22-0
26.6
1
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
This is slower and shorter, on off, Aiden Markram is able to get on the back foot and pats it to long off. Retains the strike with a single.
26.5
0
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
Fired in, on a nagging length, on off, Aiden Markram goes on the back foot and slaps it hard but can't get it past Rahmanullah Gurbaz at cover.
26.4
lb
Nangeyalia Kharote To Tristan Stubbs
Flatter and shorter, on leg, Tristan Stubbs is late on the tickle and wears it on the front pad. The ball rolls wide of short fine leg for a leg bye.
26.3
1
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
Floated up, full and on middle, Aiden Markram wrists it to wide long on for a single.
26.2
0
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
Half a shout but the ball was not straightening enough to hit the stumps! Tossed up, full and on the pads, Aiden Markram misses the sweep and wears it on the front pad. Going down leg.
26.1
1
Nangeyalia Kharote To Tristan Stubbs
Kharote comes from around the wicket, full and on off, Tristan Stubbs lunges and steers it wide of backward point for one.
End Of The Over 26 : 115/3
5 Runs
- 125.1
- 025.2
- 125.3
- 125.4
- 125.5
- 125.6
T. Stubbs
15 (26)
A. Markram
28 (41)
AM Ghazanfar
7-0-38-1
25.6
1
AM Ghazanfar To Tristan Stubbs
Pushed through by Ghazanfar, at the stumps, Tristan Stubbs stays on the back foot and knocks it down to long off for a single.
25.5
1
AM Ghazanfar To Aiden Markram
Looped up, full and on off, Aiden Markram cracks the drive to the right of deep cover. Naveed Zadran runs around and mops it up. They cross.
25.4
1
AM Ghazanfar To Tristan Stubbs
Short and wide on off, Tristan Stubbs rocks back and slaps it along the ground to deep cover for one.
25.3
1
AM Ghazanfar To Aiden Markram
Darted in, on a nagging length, on off and middle, Aiden Markram reads it off the hand and goes deep in the crease. Works it wide of cover and gets to the other end.
25.2
0
AM Ghazanfar To Aiden Markram
At 92.4 kph, full and on off, Aiden Markram checks his shot and pushes it to cover.
25.1
1
AM Ghazanfar To Tristan Stubbs
Short and on the pads, flicked through square leg for a single by Stubbs. The stand moves to 31.
End Of The Over 25 : 110/3
6 Runs
- 124.1
- 024.2
- 424.3
- 024.4
- 124.5
- 024.6
A. Markram
26 (38)
T. Stubbs
12 (23)
F. Ahmad
5-1-14-1
24.6
0
Fareed Ahmad To Aiden Markram
Dishes it out on a hard length, over middle, Aiden Markram lets the ball come to him and stabs it down on the leg side.
24.5
1
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
This is on a back of a length, on middle and leg, Tristan Stubbs glances it down to long leg for one.
24.4
0
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
Attacks the stumps now does Fareed with a length delivery, Tristan Stubbs defends it solidly.
24.3
4
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
FOUR! Excellent shot! Fareed attempts the bumper but does not get high enough to trouble the batter. It comes at waist height to Stubbs who does well to control the pull and picks his spot. Beats the diving deep backward square leg fielder to his left for a boundary.
24.2
0
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
Closer to the off-stump line, on a back of a length, Tristan Stubbs pats it down to mid on.
24.1
1
Fareed Ahmad To Aiden Markram
Fareed bashes the hard length, on off, Aiden Markram with a high elbow, punches it to deep cover for a single.
End Of The Over 24 : 104/3
5 Runs
- 023.1
- 123.2
- 123.3
- 123.4
- 123.5
- 123.6
A. Markram
25 (36)
T. Stubbs
7 (19)
AM Ghazanfar
6-0-33-1
23.6
1
AM Ghazanfar To Aiden Markram
Ghazanfar floats it up there, full and on off, Aiden Markram leans on it and guides it wide of point for another single. 5 singles off the over. That will do nicely for South Africa. They need 66 more runs to win.
23.5
1
AM Ghazanfar To Tristan Stubbs
Pushed through, short and at the stumps, Tristan Stubbs punches it with a straight bat to long on and gets to the other end.
23.4
1
AM Ghazanfar To Aiden Markram
Ghazanfar slows it up and gets the ball to grip and turn, fuller and around off, Aiden Markram waits on it and dabs it wide of backward point for a single.
23.3
1
AM Ghazanfar To Tristan Stubbs
Slower and shorter, near the tramline on off, Tristan Stubbs walks across and cuts it along the carpet to deep cover for a run.
23.2
1
AM Ghazanfar To Aiden Markram
Short and on off, Aiden Markram rocks on the back foot quickly and flat bats it past the bowler for one. The 100 comes up for South Africa. They need 70 more runs.
23.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Aiden Markram
Ghazanfar gets the ball to skid through and this keeps a bit low, short and on off, Aiden Markram shapes up to steer it past first slip but misses.
End Of The Over 23 : 99/3
3 Runs
- 122.1
- 122.2
- 022.3
- 022.4
- 1 WD 22.5
- 022.5
- 022.6
T. Stubbs
5 (17)
A. Markram
22 (32)
F. Ahmad
4-1-8-1
22.6
0
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
Hits the bat hard does Fareez and generates a bit of extra bounce, on a hard length, on off, defended right under his eyes by Stubbs.
22.5
0
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
Fareed uses the around-the-wicket angle as he goes wide of the crease and gets the ball to skid through, on a back of a length, on the pads, Tristan Stubbs fails to flick it away and gets an inside edge onto the pads.
22.5
wd
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
WIDE! Fareed bends his back and digs it in short, around off. Tristan Stubbs sways away from the line of the ball. The ball sails over the batter's head for a wide.
22.4
0
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
Fuller from wide of the crease, just outside off, Tristan Stubbs gets a good stride in and pushes it to cover.
22.3
0
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
Serves it on a hard length, outside off, Tristan Stubbs stabs it down the deck.
22.2
1
Fareed Ahmad To Aiden Markram
Tighter line from Fareed, over the off stump, on a back of a length, Aiden Markram waits on it and glides it to the left of backward point for a single.
22.1
1
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
Short and wide on off, Tristan Stubbs hops and slaps it all along the carpet to deep cover for one.
End Of The Over 22 : 96/3
10 Runs
- 021.1
- 021.2
- 421.3
- 421.4
- 121.5
- 121.6
T. Stubbs
4 (12)
A. Markram
21 (31)
N. Kharote
4-0-19-0
21.6
1
Nangeyalia Kharote To Tristan Stubbs
Short again, on off, Tristan Stubbs punches it down to wide long off and retains the strike with a single. 10 runs off the over, a good one for South Africa. They move to 96, requiring 74 more runs to win.
21.5
1
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
Short and on off, Aiden Markram punches it past cover and gets to the other end.
21.4
4
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
FOUR! Two in two for Markram and this will help feel him a lot better! Kharote offers flight, full and on off, Aiden Markram opens up his front hip and goes inside out over cover. Clears cover with ease for four more runs.
21.3
4
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
FOUR! Markram does not miss this time! Very full from Kharote and that allows the batter to get underneath it. Aiden Markram nails the slog sweep and hits it flat and to the right of long on for a boundary. A boundary after 50 balls for South Africa.
21.2
0
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
Swing and a miss! Looped up, full and turning away, around off, Aiden Markram reaches out for the slog sweep but misses as the ball spins away.
21.1
0
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
Tossed up, full and drifting in, on middle, Aiden Markram gets a good stride in to keep it out.
End Of The Over 21 : 86/3
0 Runs
- 020.1
- 020.2
- 020.3
- 020.4
- 020.5
- 020.6
T. Stubbs
3 (11)
A. Markram
12 (26)
F. Ahmad
3-1-5-1
20.6
0
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
A maiden from Fareed Ahmad! This is on a back of a length, on off, Tristan Stubbs hops and pats it with a straight bat back to the bowler.
20.5
0
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
Continues from around the wicket, on a back of a length, on off and middle, Tristan Stubbs nudges it in front of mid-wicket.
20.4
0
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
A slight mix-up but no harm done! On a length, in the channel on off, Tristan Stubbs with an angled bat face, taps it to the right of backward point. Stubbs sets off for the single but gets sent back in time by Markram.
20.3
0
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
Fareed goes wide of the crease and slants it in, on a good length, on off, Tristan Stubbs blocks it solidly by covering the line of the ball.
20.2
0
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
So nearly dragged it on! A touch fuller from around the wicket, on off, Tristan Stubbs is tentative with his footwork as he tries to defend. Gets an inside edge onto the pads.
20.1
0
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
On a back of a length, around off, Tristan Stubbs stands tall as he looks to punch it through the off side but miscues it in front of mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 20 : 86/3
4 Runs
- 119.1
- 019.2
- 119.3
- 119.4
- 119.5
- 019.6
A. Markram
12 (26)
T. Stubbs
3 (5)
N. Kharote
3-0-9-0
19.6
0
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
Dot to end the over. Full and on the pads. Markram paddle sweeps it to short fine leg for no run.
19.5
1
Nangeyalia Kharote To Tristan Stubbs
Riskfree batting from both the batters as Tristan Stubbs drives a full delivery to sweeper covers for a run.
19.4
1
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
Floats the ball up outside the off stump. Aiden Markram drives the ball along the carpet to sweeper covers for another single.
19.3
1
Nangeyalia Kharote To Tristan Stubbs
Short and wide, cut away to sweeper covers for a run.
19.2
0
Nangeyalia Kharote To Tristan Stubbs
Bowls the arm ball on the stumps. Tristan Stubbs drives it back to the bowler.
19.1
1
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
Drops it short outside off. Aiden Markram cuts the ball to sweeper covers for a single.
End Of The Over 19 : 82/3
2 Runs
- W 18.1
- 018.2
- 118.3
- 018.4
- 018.5
- 118.6
A. Markram
10 (23)
T. Stubbs
1 (2)
F. Ahmad
2-0-5-1
18.6
1
Fareed Ahmad To Aiden Markram
Fuller on the stumps. Aiden Markram punches the ball to the left of mid on and runs a single.
18.5
0
Fareed Ahmad To Aiden Markram
JUST SHORT! Fareed Ahmad runs hard from around the stumps and bowls a slower delivery, up outside the off stump. Aiden Markram slashes it hard and the ball falls just short of the fielder at point. Good fielding to stop the ball.
18.4
0
Fareed Ahmad To Aiden Markram
Hits the deck hard from the angle. Aiden Markram stays on the crease and drops the ball down.
18.3
1
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
Hits the length hard on top of the off stump line. Tristan Stubbs takes a front foot and nudges it to deep square leg for a run.
18.2
0
Fareed Ahmad To Tristan Stubbs
Back of a length delivery angling into the batter. Tristan Stubbs covers the line of the ball and defends it.
Tristan Stubbs is the new man in.
18.1
W
Fareed Ahmad To Reeza Hendricks OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Fareed Ahmad surprises Reeza Hendricks with a good bumper from around the wicket angle with pace and Reeza Hendricks goes for the pull shot. In the end, only manages to get a top edge high up in the air. The keeper, Ikram Alikhil runs in and calls for it, signalling the bowler to stay out of the way. He runs in and keeps his eyes on the ball all the way through. He ensures that he does not crash into the stumps at the batting end and takes it safely. Reeza Hendricks never looked settled during his stay. He goes for 18 (31). South Africa are now 80/3 with still 90 more runs to win!
End Of The Over 18 : 80/2
5 Runs
- 017.1
- 117.2
- 117.3
- 217.4
- 117.5
- 017.6
A. Markram
9 (20)
R. Hendricks
18 (30)
M. Nabi
7-0-23-1
17.6
0
Mohammad Nabi To Aiden Markram
Nagging length at the stumps. Aiden Markram goes deep and tucks it across to short mid-wicket.
17.5
1
Mohammad Nabi To Reeza Hendricks
Tossed up at the stumps. Hendricks drives it to the right of long on for a run.
17.4
2
Mohammad Nabi To Reeza Hendricks
Direct hit! On a length at the middle and leg stump line. Reeza Hendricks tucks it across to deep square leg and sets off for a couple. A direct hit at the bowler's end and the third umpire has been summoned to check it. The replays show that Markram is well inside the crease when the stumps are broken. NOT OUT comes up on the big screen.
17.3
1
Mohammad Nabi To Aiden Markram
Big turn from the off stump, from a nagging length. Aiden Markram adjusts well and flicks the ball to deep square leg for a single.
17.2
1
Mohammad Nabi To Reeza Hendricks
Drops the length back on the stumps. Reeza Hendricks pulls it away to deep square leg for a single.
17.1
0
Mohammad Nabi To Reeza Hendricks
On the pads, with pace. Reeza Hendricks tucks it straight to mid-wicket.
Drinks break! The squeeze is on from Afghanistan's spinners, as has been the case throughout the series. South Africa have lost both openers and are now in a rebuilding phase. With 95 more runs needed, Aiden Markram will have a crucial role to play for the visitors. Hashmatullah Shahidi and Co. will need to keep hunting for wickets if they are to stand a chance in this game. Without Rashid Khan in the side, the spin trio of Kharote, Ghazanfar, and the experienced Mohammad Nabi will need to deliver a collective effort to keep Afghanistan in the hunt.
End Of The Over 17 : 75/2
2 Runs
- 016.1
- 016.2
- 016.3
- 116.4
- 116.5
- 016.6
A. Markram
8 (18)
R. Hendricks
14 (26)
N. Kharote
2-0-5-0
16.6
0
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
Holds the length back outside off. Aiden Markram slams it hard but straight to covers to end the over.
16.5
1
Nangeyalia Kharote To Reeza Hendricks
Nagging length on the stumps. Hendricks goes back and punches it to sweeper cover for a run.
16.4
1
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
Full and at the stumps. Markram drives it nicely to long off for a run.
16.3
0
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
Pitched up delivery angling in with the arm. Markram hangs back and punches it to cover for none.
16.2
0
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
A big shout for LBW but the umpire shakes his head! Kharote bowls an arm ball at the stumps from around the wicket angle. Aiden Markram tries a sweep again and misses the ball, wearing it on his back thigh. Afghanistan take the review. The UltraEdge shows no bat involved and the Ball Tracking shows that the ball is missing the leg stump. The decision stays not out.
16.1
0
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
Holds the length back on the stumps. Aiden Markram flicks it straight to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 16 : 73/2
3 Runs
- 115.1
- 015.2
- 115.3
- 015.4
- 015.5
- 115.6
A. Markram
7 (13)
R. Hendricks
13 (25)
M. Nabi
6-0-18-1
15.6
1
Mohammad Nabi To Aiden Markram
Tossed up just outside off stump. Aiden Markram closes the face of the bat and tucks it across to mid-wicket for a run.
15.5
0
Mohammad Nabi To Aiden Markram
Drags the length back spinning on the stumps. Markram goes deep and punches it to covers.
15.4
0
Mohammad Nabi To Aiden Markram
Bowls it full and on off, Aiden Markram watchfully blocks it off.
15.3
1
Mohammad Nabi To Reeza Hendricks
Just short again. Reeza Hendricks sets back and taps the ball to long on for a run.
15.2
0
Mohammad Nabi To Reeza Hendricks
On the pads and flicked away straight to mid-wicket.
15.1
1
Mohammad Nabi To Aiden Markram
Just short on the stumps. Aiden Markram tucks it to long on for a single.
End Of The Over 15 : 70/2
3 Runs
- 014.1
- 114.2
- 114.3
- 014.4
- 114.5
- 014.6
R. Hendricks
12 (23)
A. Markram
5 (9)
N. Kharote
1-0-3-0
14.6
0
Nangeyalia Kharote To Reeza Hendricks
Dot to end the over. Tossed up delivery on the stumps, Reeza Hendricks knocks it back at the bowler.
14.5
1
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
Fuller on off and the sweep comes out from Aiden Markram, towards deep square leg for a single.
14.4
0
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
Fuller this time on the stumps. Aiden Markram flicks it to short mid-wicket.
14.3
1
Nangeyalia Kharote To Reeza Hendricks
Speared in on the pads, Reeza Hendricks works this full delivery past backward square leg for a single.
14.2
1
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
Holds the length back and gets the ball to move away. Aiden Markram opens up on the crease and gets an outside edge to the left of covers for a run.
14.1
0
Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram
Fires one into the right hander, fuller on the stumps from around the wicket. Aiden Markram drives it back to the bowler.
Nangeyalia Kharote comes on to bowl, replacing Fareed Ahmad.
End Of The Over 14 : 67/2
2 Runs
- 013.1
- 113.2
- 013.3
- 113.4
- 013.5
- 013.6
R. Hendricks
11 (21)
A. Markram
3 (5)
M. Nabi
5-0-15-1
13.6
0
Mohammad Nabi To Reeza Hendricks
Short on the off stump. Reeza Hendricks taps it back to the bowler to end the over.
13.5
0
Mohammad Nabi To Reeza Hendricks
Good spin and bounce off the surface from a fuller length on the middle stump. Reeza Hendricks looks to block it but wears it on his pads outside the line of leg stump.
13.4
1
Mohammad Nabi To Aiden Markram
Just short on the leg stump this time. Aiden Markram punches the ball from the crease to long on for a run.
13.3
0
Mohammad Nabi To Aiden Markram
Holds the length back on the stumps. Aiden Markram flicks the ball straight to mid-wicket.
13.2
1
Mohammad Nabi To Reeza Hendricks
Turns into the right-hander from a fuller length on the off stump. Reeza Hendricks flicks it late, with the turn towards short fine leg and gets a single.
13.1
0
Mohammad Nabi To Reeza Hendricks
Just short on the pads. Reeza Hendricks tucks it straight to square leg.
End Of The Over 13 : 65/2
3 Runs
- 012.1
- 012.2
- 112.3
- 012.4
- 212.5
- 012.6
A. Markram
2 (3)
R. Hendricks
10 (17)
F. Ahmad
1-0-3-0
12.6
0
Fareed Ahmad To Aiden Markram
Full-length delivery on the stumps. Markram punches it down to mid on for none.
12.5
2
Fareed Ahmad To Aiden Markram
Room offered and slapped along the carpet by Aiden Markram for a couple from the left of sweeper covers.
12.4
0
Fareed Ahmad To Aiden Markram
Hits the deck hard and gets the ball to tail back into the right-hander from outside off. Aiden Markram adjusts well to the movement from the crease.
12.3
1
Fareed Ahmad To Reeza Hendricks
Short and wide, slapped away to sweeper covers for a single.
12.2
0
Fareed Ahmad To Reeza Hendricks
Bowls from the around the wicket angle on a good length outside off. Reeza Hendricks offers a solid front foot block towards covers.
12.1
0
Fareed Ahmad To Reeza Hendricks
Runs in from around the wicket and hits the length on top of the off stump. Reeza Hendricks looks for a block but gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket.
Aiden Markram comes out to bat now. Also, left-arm seamer, Fareed Ahmad comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 12 : 62/2
4 Runs
- 111.1
- 111.2
- 111.3
- 111.4
- 011.5
- W 11.6
de Zorzi
26 (31)
R. Hendricks
9 (14)
M. Nabi
4-0-13-1
11.6
W
Mohammad Nabi To Tony de Zorzi OUT!
OUT! LBW! Mohammad Nabi finally gets Tony de Zorzi after been denied twice! Tossed up on a length around off-stump and it comes in with the arm for the left-hander. de Zorzi is pinned on the back foot and gets beaten on the inside edge of the bat, getting a thud on the back pad. An easy decision for the umpire as it looked dead plumb. Tony de Zorzi has to walk back for 26 runs and Nabi gets the reward for good bowling. South Africa are now 62/2, requiring 108 more runs.
11.5
0
Mohammad Nabi To Tony de Zorzi
Tossed up at the stumps. de Zorzi tucks it across to short mid-wicket.
11.4
1
Mohammad Nabi To Reeza Hendricks
Bowls on a full length just outside off. Hendricks punches it down to long on for a run.
11.3
1
Mohammad Nabi To Tony de Zorzi
Around the wicket. On a length at the stumps. de Zorzi tucks it across to mid-wicket for a run.
11.2
1
Mohammad Nabi To Reeza Hendricks
Over the wicket this time and on a nagging length at the stumps. Hendricks reverse sweeps it to deep backward point for a run.
11.1
1
Mohammad Nabi To Tony de Zorzi
Comes from around the wicket and bowls it fuller outside off. de Zorzi presses forward and pushes it to point for a run.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who had been off the field for some reason, is back on the field.
End Of The Over 11 : 58/1
12 Runs
- 110.1
- 110.2
- 110.3
- 010.4
- 1 NB 10.5
- 610.5
- 1 WD 10.6
- 110.6
de Zorzi
24 (27)
R. Hendricks
7 (12)
AM Ghazanfar
5-0-28-1
10.6
1
AM Ghazanfar To Tony de Zorzi
Bowls it much fuller and on the pads. Tony de Zorzi eases it down to long on for a single to keep strike.
10.6
wd
AM Ghazanfar To Tony de Zorzi
WIDE! Wayward outside the leg stump line. Wide called.
10.5
6
AM Ghazanfar To Tony de Zorzi
SIX! BANG! Tony de Zorzi takes full advantage of the Free Hit! Full toss around the off-stump line.and de Zorzi sits down on one knee and slog sweeps it over deep mid-wicket for an 86-metre six.
10.5
nb
AM Ghazanfar To Tony de Zorzi
NO BALL! Overstepping this time, AM Ghazanfar! Full and down the leg. Tony de Zorzi flicks but misses it onto the pads. Free Hit coming up.
10.4
0
AM Ghazanfar To Tony de Zorzi
DRAMA ALL AROUND! Afghanistan thought they finally had Tony de Zorzi's wicket after dropping him twice already! AM Ghazanfar comes in from around the wicket and tosses it up, drifting in on the stumps. Tony de Zorzi leans forward to defend but gets it high on the bat that lobs towards the bowler, who dives forward and claims a low catch. The replays show that the ball touched the ground before it went to hand. NOT OUT comes up on the big screen!
Has that been taken cleanly? Afghanistan are celebrating but Tony de Zorzi has been asked to wait by the umpires. It is referred upstairs. Only one replay is enough to show that the ball clearly bounced in front before it went into the hands of Ghazanfar. NOT OUT flashes on the big screen.
10.3
1
AM Ghazanfar To Reeza Hendricks
Fires it full and drifting on the pads. Hendricks flicks and gets the leading edge of the bat flying past the slip fielder for a run.
10.2
1
AM Ghazanfar To Tony de Zorzi
Runs in and bowls on a fuller length outside off. de Zorzi pats it to cover for a run.
10.1
1
AM Ghazanfar To Reeza Hendricks
Comes from over the wicket and bowls on a nagging length outside off. Hendricks punches it to left of cover for a run.
Time for Powerplay 2! After the first 10 overs, South Africa are 46/1 while chasing 170. Afghanistan need to keep picking wickets if they want to stand a chance in the game.
End Of The Over 10 : 46/1
2 Runs
- 19.1
- 09.2
- 09.3
- 09.4
- 09.5
- 19.6
R. Hendricks
5 (10)
de Zorzi
16 (22)
M. Nabi
3-0-9-0
9.6
1
Mohammad Nabi To Reeza Hendricks
Pushed through, full and on the pads, Reeza Hendricks glances it past short fine leg for a run.
9.5
0
Mohammad Nabi To Reeza Hendricks
Short and on off, Reeza Hendricks pokes at the delivery and gets an outside edge in front of point.
9.4
0
Mohammad Nabi To Reeza Hendricks
Beaten! Full and this keeps straight, on off, Reeza Hendricks gets beaten on the outside edge as he looks to defend.
9.3
0
Mohammad Nabi To Reeza Hendricks
A loud appeal for LBW but the umpire shakes his head! Afghanistan go for the review but the impact looked outside off there. This is full and a hint of turn towards the right-hander on off, Reeza Hendricks walks across and goes for the slog sweep but fails to connect. The ball goes under his bat and brushes his front pad before going on to hit the crouched back leg. The UltraEdge shows no bat but the impact is umpire's call and even though the ball is hitting the off pole, the on-field decision will stand.
9.2
0
Mohammad Nabi To Reeza Hendricks
Fuller and turning in, on off, Reeza Hendricks leans on it to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
9.1
1
Mohammad Nabi To Tony de Zorzi
Short and angling in, Tony de Zorzi goes on the back foot and tucks it past mid-wicket for one.
End Of The Over 9 : 44/1
4 Runs
- W 8.1
- 08.2
- 08.3
- 08.4
- 48.5
- 08.6
R. Hendricks
4 (5)
de Zorzi
15 (21)
AM Ghazanfar
4-0-16-1
8.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Reeza Hendricks
Pushed through, full and on off, Reeza Hendricks is tentative to get on the front foot but manages to see it out. A wicket maiden from AM Ghazanfar.
8.5
4
AM Ghazanfar To Reeza Hendricks
FOUR! Short and punished! Ghazanfar drops it short and wide on off, there to be hit, Reeza Hendricks cracks the cut through point for a boundary.
8.4
0
AM Ghazanfar To Reeza Hendricks
Short and going away from the batter, Reeza Hendricks plays for the turn and gets squared up as it moves away. Gets it off the outer half of the bat to point.
8.3
0
AM Ghazanfar To Reeza Hendricks
Pushed through, flat and short, on off, Reeza Hendricks hurriedly jams it out on the off side.
8.2
0
AM Ghazanfar To Reeza Hendricks
Fired in, full and on off, Reeza Hendricks gets half-forward to keep it out.
Reeza Hendricks is the next batter at number 3 for South Africa.
8.1
W
AM Ghazanfar To Temba Bavuma OUT!
OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! AM Ghazanfar fights back after being hit for two boundaries in the previous over! Fuller and quicker from Ghazanfar, around off, Temba Bavuma gets a good stride in to get to the pitch of the ball but fails to smother the spin. Bavuma expects the ball to go on with the arm but it spins in to beat the inside edge and clatter into the off pole. Afghanistan have their first breakthrough. Bavuma goes for 22 (28). South Africa are now 40/1, requiring 130 more runs to win.
End Of The Over 8 : 40/0
3 Runs
- 17.1
- 07.2
- 17.3
- 07.4
- 17.5
- 07.6
de Zorzi
15 (21)
T. Bavuma
22 (27)
M. Nabi
2-0-7-0
7.6
0
Mohammad Nabi To Tony de Zorzi
Looped up, full and on off, Tony de Zorzi lunges and blocks it out.
7.5
1
Mohammad Nabi To Temba Bavuma
On the pads, Temba Bavuma wrists this one past square leg and crosses over.
7.4
0
Mohammad Nabi To Temba Bavuma
Short and on off, Temba Bavuma defends it on the off side.
7.3
1
Mohammad Nabi To Tony de Zorzi
DROPPED AGAIN! Would you believe it? Nabi drops it short and outside off, Tony de Zorzi goes on the back foot and slaps it uppishly. Hits it straight to the man at cover where the ball goes at knee height to Azmatullah Omarzai who bends and gets into the position but shells it. The ball parries away to his left and the batters take a quick single. Omarzai has a shy at the bowling end but fails to hit the target.
7.2
0
Mohammad Nabi To Tony de Zorzi
DROPPED! Hashmatullah Shahidi puts one down! Tossed up, full and on the pads, Tony de Zorzi sweeps it hard and flat towards backward square leg. Picks out the man on the ring there to perfection. It goes at chin height towards Shahidi who attempts a reverse-cup catch but fails to hang on.
7.1
1
Mohammad Nabi To Temba Bavuma
Short and on the pads, Temba Bavuma works it past square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 7 : 37/0
9 Runs
- 06.1
- 46.2
- 06.3
- 46.4
- 06.5
- 16.6
T. Bavuma
20 (24)
de Zorzi
14 (18)
AM Ghazanfar
3-0-12-0
6.6
1
AM Ghazanfar To Temba Bavuma
The length is now pulled back by Ghazanfar, on middle and leg, Temba Bavuma goes on the back foot and nudges it past square leg for one.
6.5
0
AM Ghazanfar To Temba Bavuma
Full and on off, Temba Bavuma defends it on the off side.
6.4
4
AM Ghazanfar To Temba Bavuma
FOUR! Up and over! Ghazanfar loops it up but errs in line and length, too full and offers width on off. Temba Bavuma stays low to make the connection and goes inside out over cover for four more runs.
6.3
0
AM Ghazanfar To Temba Bavuma
Full and straight, at the stumps, Temba Bavuma pushes it to cover.
6.2
4
AM Ghazanfar To Temba Bavuma
FOUR! Good shot! Ghazanfar offers flight but ends up bowling it a bit too full, on off, Temba Bavuma is able to get underneath it and thumps it over wide mid off for a boundary.
6.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Temba Bavuma
Nicely floated up by Ghazanfar, on middle, Temba Bavuma offers a solid front foot block.
End Of The Over 6 : 28/0
4 Runs
- 05.1
- 05.2
- 05.3
- 45.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
de Zorzi
14 (18)
T. Bavuma
11 (18)
M. Nabi
1-0-4-0
5.6
0
Mohammad Nabi To Tony de Zorzi
Half a shout for LBW but that was going down leg! Nabi spears it in from around the wicket, on middle and leg, Tony de Zorzi presses forward to see out this full delivery but gets beaten on the inside edge and wears it on the pads.
5.5
0
Mohammad Nabi To Tony de Zorzi
After being hit for a boundary, Nabi responds by slowing it up and giving the ball air too. Fuller and on middle, Tony de Zorzi lunges and blocks it well.
5.4
4
Mohammad Nabi To Tony de Zorzi
FOUR! Nicely dealt with! Nabi bowls it flat and short and it skids off the deck, on middle, Tony de Zorzi gets on the back foot in a flash and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
5.3
0
Mohammad Nabi To Tony de Zorzi
Goes wide of the crease and darts it on, short and on middle, Tony de Zorzi misses the flick and wears it high on the thigh pad.
5.2
0
Mohammad Nabi To Tony de Zorzi
Nabi slows it up and gets a hint of away turn, on off, Tony de Zorzi adjusts and defends it on the off side.
5.1
0
Mohammad Nabi To Tony de Zorzi
Nabi starts from around the wicket and pushes it through, short and skidding through, Tony de Zorzi hurriedly jams it out off the back foot.
Mohammad Nabi comes into the attack!
End Of The Over 5 : 24/0
9 Runs
- 44.1
- 04.2
- 14.3
- 44.4
- 04.5
- 04.6
T. Bavuma
11 (18)
de Zorzi
10 (12)
N. Zadran
3-0-21-0
4.6
0
Naveed Zadran To Temba Bavuma
Pitched up, on off, Temba Bavuma leans into the drive and hits it straight to mid off. A good over for South Africa, 9 runs off it.
4.5
0
Naveed Zadran To Temba Bavuma
Serves it on a length, on off, Temba Bavuma waits on the back foot and taps it in front of point.
4.4
4
Naveed Zadran To Temba Bavuma
FOUR! Shot of authority! Fractionally short by Zadran, on off, Temba Bavuma is quick to pick up the length and hangs back to pull it to the right of mid-wicket for a boundary.
4.3
1
Naveed Zadran To Tony de Zorzi
Zadran digs it in short at the left shoulder of the batter, on off, Tony de Zorzi pulls it all along the ground to deep fine leg for a single.
4.2
0
Naveed Zadran To Tony de Zorzi
Zadran pulls his length back and keeps it around off, Tony de Zorzi swivels for the pull but gets a bottom edge that dribbles behind to the keeper.
4.1
4
Naveed Zadran To Tony de Zorzi
FOUR! Good use of the feet! On a length by Zadran, angling away, on off, Tony de Zorzi gets to the pitch of the ball and drills it to the right of mid off for a boundary.
End Of The Over 4 : 15/0
2 Runs
- 23.1
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
- 03.6
T. Bavuma
7 (15)
de Zorzi
5 (9)
AM Ghazanfar
2-0-3-0
3.6
0
AM Ghazanfar To Temba Bavuma
On a nagging length, on off, Temba Bavuma hangs back and dabs it in front of backward point.
3.5
0
AM Ghazanfar To Temba Bavuma
Tossed up, blocked out off the front foot by Bavuma.
3.4
0
AM Ghazanfar To Temba Bavuma
Tossed up, full and on off, Temba Bavuma lunges and defends it with a straight bat.
3.3
0
AM Ghazanfar To Temba Bavuma
Drifting in, full and on middle, Temba Bavuma flicks it straight to mid-wicket.
3.2
0
AM Ghazanfar To Temba Bavuma
Edged but the soft hands saved Bavuma there! Full and around off, Temba Bavuma leans on to block it out but the ball straightens a bit to catch the outside edge. Luckily for Bavuma, the edge falls way short of Nabi at first slip.
3.1
2
AM Ghazanfar To Temba Bavuma
Miscued but safe! Carrom ball from Ghazanfar, full and it spins away to take the ball further away from the batter. Temba Bavuma reaches out to go over cover. Skews it off a thickish outside edge that goes over short third for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 3 : 13/0
10 Runs
- 22.1
- 12.2
- 22.3
- 02.4
- 02.5
- 3 WD 2.6
- 22.6
de Zorzi
5 (9)
T. Bavuma
5 (9)
N. Zadran
2-0-12-0
2.6
2
Naveed Zadran To Tony de Zorzi
Full again from Zadran, around off, Tony de Zorzi gets his weight on the front foot and drives it well. The ball pings off his bat but the cover fielder does well to take the sting out of the ball as he dives to his right. Two runs taken.
Halt! Temba Bavuma, the South African skipper has requested a change of shoes. Gets back and he is now ready to continue!
2.6
wd
Naveed Zadran To Tony de Zorzi
THREE WIDES! Wayward from Naveed as he sprays it down leg, on a fuller length, Tony de Zorzi lets it go. The keeper, Ikram Alikhil dives and gets a glove on it to take the pace off the ball a bit. It rolls down to the deep fine leg fence where AM Ghazanfar sprints and dives to his left to save a couple of runs for his side.
2.5
0
Naveed Zadran To Tony de Zorzi
Hurls it on a back of a length, on off, Tony de Zorzi walks down the track and pushes it towards cover.
2.4
0
Naveed Zadran To Tony de Zorzi
Fuller and on middle, Tony de Zorzi wrists this one off the front foot to mid-wicket.
2.3
2
Naveed Zadran To Tony de Zorzi
Angling in from around the wicket, on a back of a length, on off, Tony de Zorzi opens the bat face and threads it between backward point and cover for a couple of runs.
2.2
1
Naveed Zadran To Temba Bavuma
Is Tony de Zorzi short of his ground? Naveed lands it on a back of a length, on off, Temba Bavuma hangs on the back foot and presents an angled bat to play it on the off side. Gets an inside edge that trickles behind to the left of the keeper and he gets called through for a run by de Zorzi. The keeper, Ikram Alikhil is quick across the turf and moves to his left. He fires the throw on the bounce and hits the stumps at the batting end. However, the replays show that de Zorzi has made it in. One wonders if the throw had hit the stumps on the full, it would have taken less time and put de Zorzi in real trouble.
2.1
2
Naveed Zadran To Temba Bavuma
Zadran bangs it on a hard length, on middle and leg, Temba Bavuma hops and rides the bounce well to flick it through backward square leg for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 2 : 3/0
1 Runs
- 01.1
- 01.2
- 01.3
- 01.4
- 11.5
- 01.6
de Zorzi
1 (5)
T. Bavuma
2 (7)
AM Ghazanfar
1-0-1-0
1.6
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AM Ghazanfar To Tony de Zorzi
Play and a miss! Leaving the batter from over the wicket, fuller and outside off, Tony de Zorzi fiddles at the delivery away from his body and gets beaten on the outside edge.
1.5
1
AM Ghazanfar To Temba Bavuma
Turning away a touch, full and around off, Temba Bavuma lunges and opens the bat face slightly to work it wide of backward point for a single.
1.4
0
AM Ghazanfar To Temba Bavuma
Beaten! Ghazanfar slants it in and then it straightens, on a length, around off, Temba Bavuma lunges to keep it out with a straight bat but gets beaten on the outside edge.
1.3
0
AM Ghazanfar To Temba Bavuma
Drifting in, full and on middle, Temba Bavuma gets his bat out in front and turns it to mid-wicket.
1.2
0
AM Ghazanfar To Temba Bavuma
This is slower and shorter, outside off, left alone by Temba Bavuma.
1.1
0
AM Ghazanfar To Temba Bavuma
Beats the bat straight away! This goes on with the arm, short and outside off, Temba Bavuma hangs back and plays for the turn but this keeps straight to go past the outside edge.
Who will bowl from the other end? It will be AM Ghazanfar.
End Of The Over 1 : 2/0
2 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 10.4
- 00.5
- 10.6
T. Bavuma
1 (2)
de Zorzi
1 (4)
N. Zadran
1-0-2-0
0.6
1
Naveed Zadran To Temba Bavuma
Quick single taken! Attacking the stumps, on a good length, on middle, Temba Bavuma pushes it with a straight bat in front of mid on and sets off. The fielder hits the stumps at the bowling end with an underarm throw and it is referred upstairs. The replays show that Bavuma is well in.
0.5
0
Naveed Zadran To Temba Bavuma
An optimistic shout for LBW from the bowler but that looked high! Naveed angles it in, on a hard length, on middle and leg, Temba Bavuma walks across a bit and looks to work it away with the angle but misses and wears it on high on the thigh pad. With the angle, it would have gone down leg and was high too.
0.4
1
Naveed Zadran To Tony de Zorzi
Tony de Zorzi and South Africa are underway! This is on a back of a length, at the hips, Tony de Zorzi hops and glances it down to long leg. AM Ghazanfar gets to the ball quickly to his right and keeps it down to one.
0.3
0
Naveed Zadran To Tony de Zorzi
A touch fuller from Naveed, around off, Tony de Zorzi defends it on the off side.
0.2
0
Naveed Zadran To Tony de Zorzi
Closer to the off-stump line, on a back of a length, Tony de Zorzi lets the ball come to him and stabs it down the deck with a straight bat.
0.1
0
Naveed Zadran To Tony de Zorzi
Naveed steams in from over the wicket and dishes it out on a hard length, on off. Tony de Zorz gets on top of the bounce and punches it to cover.
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Match Info
- Venue Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
- Weather Clear
- Toss Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat
- Result South Africa beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets
- Player of the Match Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Player of the Series Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Umpire Izatullah Safi (AFG), Langton Rusere (ZIM) and Ahmed Shah Pakteen (AFG)
- Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Afghanistan 169/10 in 34.0 overs
- Afghanistan 152/8 in 29.6 overs
- Afghanistan 132/6: M Nabi c K Verreynne b B Fortuin 5(13)
- Referral 2 (26.4 ovs): SA against M Nabi (caught) Successful (AFG: 1, SA: 2)
- Afghanistan 101/4 in 19.1 overs
- Drinks: Afghanistan 74/3 in 15.1 overs
- R Gurbaz 6th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 47 balls (5x4) (2x6)
- Afghanistan 52/2 in 12.1 overs
- Power play 1 (1-10): Afghanistan 38/2
- Afghanistan 27/1: A Malik lbw b L Ngidi 9(19)
- Referral 1 (6.3 ovs): A Malik against SA (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 1, SA: 2)
- Abdul Malik makes his ODI debut for Afghanistan
- South Africa 151/3 in 30.5 overs
- Referral 3 (29.2 ovs): T Stubbs against AFG (LBW) Successful (SA: 2, AFG: 1)
- A Markram 11th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 54 balls (2x4) (3x6)
- 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 57 balls between A Markram (33) and T Stubbs (16)
- South Africa 100/3 in 23.2 overs
- Drinks: South Africa 75/2 in 17.0 overs
- Referral 2 (16.2 ovs): AFG against A Markram (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, AFG: 1)
- Power play 1 (1-10): South Africa 46/1
- Referral 1 (9.3 ovs): AFG against R Hendricks (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, AFG: 2) (Retained)
- T de Zorzi dropped on 15 by A Omarzai in 7.3 overs
- T de Zorzi dropped on 15 by H Shahidi in 7.2 overs
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Worm
| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz AFG | 194 | 64.66 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai AFG | 113 | 113.00 |
| Aiden Markram SA | 92 | 46.00 |
| Tony de Zorzi SA | 68 | 22.66 |
| Temba Bavuma SA | 60 | 30.00 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan AFG | 7 | 2.80 |
| AM Ghazanfar AFG | 4 | 3.68 |
| Lungi Ngidi SA | 4 | 3.90 |
| Nangeyalia Kharote AFG | 4 | 4.21 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi AFG | 4 | 4.81 |
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