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Afghanistan vs South Africa, 1st ODI Match Summary

AFG vs SA, 2024 - ODI Summary

Afghanistan vs South Africa Scorecard

Match Ended

1st ODI, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah , Sep 18, 2024

Afghanistan

107/4 (26.0/50)

South Africa

106 (33.3/50)

Afghanistan beat South Africa by 6 wickets

Player of the Match

Fazalhaq Farooqi

4/35(7)

SA 106/10

Top Batsmen

Wiaan Mulder

52 (84)

5x4s
1x6s
61.90SR

Bjorn Fortuin

16 (34)

2x4s
0x6s
47.05SR

Top Bowlers

Fazalhaq Farooqi

ECON 5.00

OVERS

35/4

R/W

AM Ghazanfar

ECON 2.00

OVERS

20/3

R/W

AFG 107/4

Top Batsmen

Gulbadin Naib

34 (27)

3x4s
2x6s
125.92SR

Azmatullah Omarzai

25 (36)

0x4s
2x6s
69.44SR

Top Bowlers

Right then, that's it from the coverage of this game. Afghanistan have taken a 1-0 lead in this series. These two teams will meet again on 20th September for the second ODI. South Africa have their task cut out, they will come into this fixture to level the series, although it is going to be very difficult against a solid Afghanistan unit. The first ball will be at 12 pm GMT, but you can surely join us early for the build-up. ADIOS!

FAZALHAQ FAROOQI WINS THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH AWARD.

Hashmatullah Shahidi, the winning skipper says that the team is looking forward to winning this series and is fully prepared to take on the challenges that lie ahead in the upcoming two games. They are determined to give their best effort to secure victory in this ODI series.

Aiden Markram, the captain of South Africa is in for a chat. He says that there are a lot of honest learnings to take away from this game and they failed under pressure. Mentions that there will be defined game plans for the next match and as long as they can execute them better, they should win it.

Stay tuned for the presentation....

The defining moment came when Azmatullah Omarzai and Gulbadin Naib stepped up under pressure, holding their nerves to guide Afghanistan to a historic victory. This win not only marked their first-ever ODI triumph against South Africa but also highlighted their growing stature in the world of cricket. South Africa started well with the ball in hand, thanks to the early breakthrough from Lungi Ngidi. Bjorn Fortuin stood out with his two wickets, but they weren't enough to deny Afghanistan this victory, which helped them to take a lead in this series.

In reply, Afghanistan faced immediate pressure as they lost opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz without a run on the board. Riaz Hassan and Rahmat Shah took their time, slowly building a platform, but Rahmat's stay at the crease was short-lived. Hassan, though, found support in captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, and together they began to stabilize the innings, inching their way back into the contest.

Afghanistan, having lost the toss, put on a masterclass with the ball in hand, ripping through South Africa’s top order. In a sensational display of bowling, they claimed seven wickets in the first ten overs, reducing the Proteas to a mere 36 runs. It was Fazalhaq Farooqi and AM Ghazanfar who set the tone for Afghanistan with the ball in hand. Wiaan Mulder, however, stood tall amidst the chaos, showcasing his all-round abilities. His fighting knock of 52 – his highest in ODIs – was instrumental in lifting South Africa to a modest total of 106.

The 250th ODI match in Sharjah is quite a memorable one for Afghanistan as they make history by getting the better of South Africa for the first time ever in this format. South Africa started well with the ball in hand, but could not really keep the batters under constant pressure.

Over 26 : 107/4

13 Runs

225.1
425.2
225.3
425.4
025.5
125.6

G. Naib

34 (27)

A. Omarzai

25 (36)

A. Phehlukwayo

2-0-20-0

25.6

Andile Phehlukwayo To Gulbadin Naib

AFGHANISTAN CREATES HISTORY! They have beaten South Africa for the very first time in ODIs. Andile Phehlukwayo serves this full, on middle, Gulbadin Naib drills it towards mid on where the fielder fumbles a bit and allows the batters to take the winning run. AFGHANISTAN WIN BY 6 WICKETS!

25.5

Andile Phehlukwayo To Gulbadin Naib

Overpitched and outside off, Gulbadin Naib swings hard but cue-ends it straight to mid off. We still wait.

25.4

Andile Phehlukwayo To Gulbadin Naib

FOUR! SCORES LEVEL! The crowd is absolutely buzzing! Andile Phehlukwayo bangs this into the pitch again, on middle, Gulbadin Naib stands tall and smacks it over mid-wicket for another boundary.

25.3

Andile Phehlukwayo To Gulbadin Naib

Back of a length and on middle, Gulbadin Naib pulls it away wide of deep square leg for a brace. Afghanistan one big hit away from the win!

25.2

Andile Phehlukwayo To Gulbadin Naib

FOUR! Powered away! The required runs are in the single digits now! Fuller in length and around middle, Gulbadin Naib backs away to create some room and blasts it down the ground past the bowler for a boundary. They can almost touch it now!

25.1

Andile Phehlukwayo To Gulbadin Naib

Short of a length and around off, Gulbadin Naib slaps it over mid off, the fielder chases it and slides to keep it down to just two here.

Over 25 : 94/4

2 Runs

024.1
124.2
124.3
024.4
024.5
024.6

A. Omarzai

25 (36)

G. Naib

21 (21)

B. Fortuin

9-0-22-2

24.6

Bjorn Fortuin To Azmatullah Omarzai

Flighted, full and on off, Azmatullah Omarzai keeps it out to the off side.

24.5

Bjorn Fortuin To Azmatullah Omarzai

Goes short again, on off, Azmatullah Omarzai stabs it to covers.

24.4

Bjorn Fortuin To Azmatullah Omarzai

Lovely bowling! Pushed through quicker, full and on off. turns away with bounce, Azmatullah Omarzai withdraws from the poke at the last moment.

24.3

Bjorn Fortuin To Gulbadin Naib

Tossed up, full and on off, Gulbadin Naib drives it down to long off for a run.

24.2

Bjorn Fortuin To Azmatullah Omarzai

Short and around off, Azmatullah Omarzai punches it through covers for a single.

24.1

Bjorn Fortuin To Azmatullah Omarzai

Floated, full and on middle, Azmatullah Omarzai clips it to mid-wicket.

Over 24 : 92/4

7 Runs

123.1
423.2
123.3
023.4
023.5
123.6

A. Omarzai

24 (31)

G. Naib

20 (20)

A. Phehlukwayo

1-0-7-0

23.6

Andile Phehlukwayo To Azmatullah Omarzai

Pitched up and on the pads, Azmatullah Omarzai glances it away to fine leg for one.

23.5

Andile Phehlukwayo To Azmatullah Omarzai

Short and wide outside off, Azmatullah Omarzai slashes at it but misses.

23.4

Andile Phehlukwayo To Azmatullah Omarzai

Fuller and around off, Azmatullah Omarzai steers it towards point. A bit of a cramp for Bjorn Fortuin after collecting the ball.

23.3

Andile Phehlukwayo To Gulbadin Naib

Hard length and around off, Gulbadin Naib cuts it through point for a run.

23.2

Andile Phehlukwayo To Gulbadin Naib

FOUR! The Afghans are in a hurry now! Back of a length and around middle, Gulbadin Naib charges down the track and shovels it away through mid-wicket for a boundary. Once again uses all his strength rather than timing. Afghanistan inching closer to history!

23.1

Andile Phehlukwayo To Azmatullah Omarzai

Short of a length and on off, Azmatullah Omarzai runs it down to third man for a single.

Over 23 : 85/4

1 Runs

022.1
022.2
022.3
122.4
022.5
022.6

G. Naib

15 (18)

A. Omarzai

22 (27)

B. Fortuin

8-0-20-2

22.6

Bjorn Fortuin To Gulbadin Naib

Drags his length back again, on off, Gulbadin Naib waits for it and stabs it to short covers.

22.5

Bjorn Fortuin To Gulbadin Naib

Quicker, full and on leg, Gulbadin Naib keeps it out on the pitch.

22.4

Bjorn Fortuin To Azmatullah Omarzai

Short and around off, Azmatullah Omarzai cuts it through point for a single.

Full Commentary

26 OV

13 Runs

A. Phehlukwayo to G. Naib

225.1
425.2
225.3
425.4
025.5
125.6

25 OV

2 Runs

B. Fortuin to A. Omarzai G. Naib

024.1
124.2
124.3
024.4
024.5
024.6

24 OV

7 Runs

A. Phehlukwayo to A. Omarzai G. Naib

123.1
423.2
123.3
023.4
023.5
123.6

23 OV

1 Runs

B. Fortuin to A. Omarzai G. Naib

022.1
022.2
022.3
122.4
022.5
022.6

22 OV

12 Runs

N. Burger to G. Naib

021.1
021.2
021.3
621.4
621.5
021.6

21 OV

1 Runs

B. Fortuin to G. Naib A. Omarzai

020.1
020.2
020.3
020.4
120.5
020.6

20 OV

10 Runs

A. Markram to A. Omarzai G. Naib

619.1
119.2
119.3
019.4
119.5
119.6

19 OV

1 Runs

B. Fortuin to A. Omarzai G. Naib

018.1
018.2
118.3
018.4
018.5
018.6

18 OV

1 Runs

A. Markram to A. Omarzai H. Shahidi

017.1
117.2
017.3
017.4
017.5
W 17.6

17 OV

3 Runs

B. Fortuin to A. Omarzai H. Shahidi

116.1
116.2
016.3
016.4
116.5
016.6

16 OV

10 Runs

A. Markram to H. Shahidi A. Omarzai

015.1
215.2
115.3
615.4
115.5
015.6

15 OV

3 Runs

W. Mulder to H. Shahidi A. Omarzai

114.1
014.2
214.3
014.4
014.5
014.6

14 OV

6 Runs

B. Fortuin to H. Shahidi R. Hassan A. Omarzai

013.1
013.2
113.3
W 13.4
5 WD 13.5
013.5
013.6

13 OV

6 Runs

W. Mulder to R. Hassan H. Shahidi

112.1
112.2
012.3
412.4
012.5
012.6

12 OV

4 Runs

B. Fortuin to H. Shahidi R. Hassan

111.1
111.2
011.3
011.4
011.5
211.6

11 OV

5 Runs

N. Burger to H. Shahidi

010.1
010.2
010.3
010.4
410.5
110.6

10 OV

3 Runs

B. Fortuin to H. Shahidi R. Hassan

09.1
1 B 9.2
09.3
09.4
19.5
19.6

9 OV

4 Runs

N. Burger to R. Hassan

08.1
08.2
48.3
08.4
08.5
08.6

8 OV

2 Runs

B. Fortuin to R. Shah R. Hassan

07.1
17.2
17.3
07.4
07.5
W 7.6

7 OV

3 Runs

L. Ngidi to R. Shah R. Hassan

26.1
06.2
06.3
06.4
16.5
06.6

6 OV

2 Runs

N. Burger to R. Shah R. Hassan

05.1
15.2
05.3
1 WD 5.4
05.4
05.5
05.6

5 OV

1 Runs

L. Ngidi to R. Shah R. Hassan

04.1
04.2
04.3
14.4
04.5
04.6

4 OV

3 Runs

N. Burger to R. Hassan R. Shah

13.1
03.2
03.3
13.4
03.5
1 WD 3.6
03.6

3 OV

0 Runs

L. Ngidi to R. Shah

02.1
02.2
02.3
02.4
02.5
02.6

2 OV

2 Runs

N. Burger to R. Hassan

21.1
01.2
01.3
01.4
01.5
01.6

1 OV

2 Runs

L. Ngidi to R. Gurbaz R. Shah R. Hassan

00.1
00.2
W 0.3
10.4
00.5
10.6

Match Info

Venue Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Weather Clear
Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to bat
Result Afghanistan beat South Africa by 6 wickets
Player of the Match Fazalhaq Farooqi
Umpire Izatullah Safi (AFG), Langton Rusere (ZIM) and Ahmed Shah Pakteen (AFG)
Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)

Match Notes

Innings Break: South Africa 106/10 in 33.3 overs
South Africa 106/10: L Ngidi lbw b R Khan 0(6)
Referral 3 (33.3 ovs): L Ngidi against AFG (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 1, AFG: 1)
W Mulder maiden ODI fifty: 51 runs in 80 balls (5x4) (1x6)
Drinks: South Africa 102/8 in 31.0 overs
South Africa 101/8 in 30.4 overs
South Africa 50/7 in 15.2 overs
Drinks: South Africa 39/7 in 13.0 overs
Referral 2 (10.2 ovs): AFG against W Mulder (caught) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, AFG: 1)
Power play 1 (1-10): South Africa 36/7
South Africa 36/6: K Verreynne lbw b AM Ghazanfar 10(11)
Referral 1 (9.2 ovs): K Verreynne against AFG (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, AFG: 2) (Retained)
Jason Smith makes his ODI debut for South Africa

Afghanistan 100/4 in 25.2 overs
Afghanistan 60/4: H Shahidi lbw b A Markram 16(29)
Referral 3 (17.5 ovs): H Shahidi against SA (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 0, SA: 1)
H Shahidi dropped on 16 by R Hendricks in 17.3 overs
Afghanistan 55/3 in 15.4 overs
Drinks: Afghanistan 43/3 in 14.0 overs
Power play 1 (1-10): Afghanistan 22/2
South Africa 15/2: R Shah lbw b B Fortuin 8(26)
Referral 2 (7.6 ovs): R Shah against SA (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 1, SA: 1)
Referral 1 (6.2 ovs): SA against R Shah (caught) Unsuccessful (AFG: 2, SA: 1)