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Afghanistan vs South Africa, 2nd ODI Match Summary

AFG vs SA, 2024 - ODI Summary

Afghanistan vs South Africa Scorecard

Match Ended

2nd ODI, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah , Sep 20, 2024

Afghanistan

311/4 (50.0/50)

South Africa

134 (34.2/50)

Afghanistan beat South Africa by 177 runs

Player of the Match

Rashid Khan

6(12)&5/19(9)

AFG 311/4

Top Batsmen

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

105 (110)

10x4s
3x6s
95.45SR

Azmatullah Omarzai

86 (50)

5x4s
6x6s
172SR

Top Bowlers

Aiden Markram

ECON 5.00

OVERS

20/1

R/W

Lungi Ngidi

ECON 5.00

OVERS

50/1

R/W

SA 134/10

Top Batsmen

Temba Bavuma

38 (47)

4x4s
1x6s
80.85SR

Tony de Zorzi

31 (44)

1x4s
2x6s
70.45SR

Top Bowlers

Rashid Khan

ECON 2.11

OVERS

19/5

R/W

Nangeyalia Kharote

ECON 4.10

6.2

OVERS

26/4

R/W

Right then, that's all we have from the second ODI, where Afghanistan dominated with both bat and ball, securing the series with a game to spare. They will be eager to inflict further misery on the Proteas and complete a clean sweep. As for South Africa, they will be the first to admit they have been outplayed in both departments by the Asian side across these two games. It's now about pride and a chance to end the series on a high in the final ODI. South Africa face a quick turnaround, with the third and final ODI of the series set for Sunday, 22nd September. The first ball will be bowled at 12 pm GMT. As always, you can join us early for the build-up. See you then. Cheers!

Afghanistan captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi expresses immense pride and joy after his team's series win over South Africa, extending his congratulations to the nation. He acknowledges the significance of the victory and how it has delighted both the team and the supporters back home. Shahidi praises the standout performances, particularly the partnership between Gurbaz and Rahmat Shah, and the impactful finish by Azmatullah. He also highlights the contributions of Rashid Khan, Kharote, and Nabi with the ball. Shahidi reassures fans that Rahmat Shah, who walked off due to cramps, is expected to be fit for the third ODI.

The captain of South Africa, Temba Bavuma says that the foundation was there, but as the wickets started falling, it became really difficult to stay in the game. Feels that they just weren't good enough on the day, and there aren’t a lot of positives to take from this performance. Reckons that they will need to take the learnings, reflect, and remain as positive as they can heading into the final game. Further says that they need to step up in both departments and admits that Afghanistan have been much more clinical than them so far. Tells that the third ODI will be another opportunity for the boys to regroup. States that they weren't able to take ten wickets, and that's something they need to address.

Rashid Khan is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his outstanding performance with the ball. He becomes the first player to take a five-wicket haul on his birthday in an ODI. Rashid expresses his delight after taking a five-wicket haul, his first in a long time. Despite battling a hamstring issue, he is thrilled to have contributed to Afghanistan's victory. Rashid enjoys bowling alongside young talents like Kharote and Ghazanfar, noting their willingness to learn and improve, both in practice and during matches. He emphasizes the importance of seizing the opportunity to win a series against South Africa, crediting the physio for his recovery. Determined to help his team, he pushed through the injury and is pleased with the result.

Time for the presentation ceremony...

Earlier in the game, after opting to bat first, Afghanistan’s openers gave them a solid platform. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, shaky at the start, grew in confidence and punished any loose deliveries. Rahmat Shah played the ideal supporting role while Gurbaz continued to attack. Gurbaz brought up his 7th ODI century, becoming Afghanistan’s leading centurion in the format, but fell soon after, followed by Rahmat after his fifty. Promoted to number 4, Azmatullah Omarzai kept the momentum going, ensuring the innings stayed on track. With Rashid Khan struggling at the other end due to a hamstring issue, Omarzai needed to bat through and so he did to propel his team to 311.

After a promising 73-run opening stand, the Proteas’ innings began to unravel with the introduction of spin from both ends. Rashid Khan and Nangeyalia Kharote spun a web around the South African batters, who struggled to read the variations, both from the hand and off the pitch. The chase collapsed alarmingly, with South Africa losing all 10 wickets for just 61 runs, turning a solid start into a disastrous finish. They found themselves bowled out for 134 as the Asian side completed a win by a margin of 177 runs, their biggest win in terms of runs in ODIs. Rashid Khan, celebrating his birthday, was the star of the show with a sensational five-wicket haul, while Kharote chipped in with four wickets to cap off a memorable performance.

With 285 being the highest successful chase in ODIs at Sharjah, South Africa knew they were in for a challenging task. A solid start was essential to set the tone for the chase, and Temba Bavuma, alongside Tony de Zorzi, did just that. The duo managed to negotiate the early threat posed by Fazalhaq Farooqi and AM Ghazanfar, giving South Africa a steady platform. However, neither Bavuma nor de Zorzi could convert their starts into substantial scores.

Mission accomplished for Afghanistan! Hashmatullah Shahidi and his men have done it, securing a historic series win over South Africa. Their remarkable rise in white-ball cricket continues, and one can only imagine the jubilation unfolding in Kabul and all over Afghanistan right now. For the Proteas, although they fielded a relatively inexperienced side, this was a prime opportunity for their seasoned campaigners to step up, something they couldn’t manage in both games. As a result, South Africa found themselves on the losing side in both encounters and will need to regroup for the final game with only pride at stake.

34.2

Nangeyalia Kharote To Lungi Ngidi OUT!

OUT! TIMBER! It's all over and Afghanistan have created history in Sharjah! Afghanistan have won the ODI Series against South Africa with a game to spare. Nangeyalia Kharote bowls another arm ball around the leg stump line. Lungi Ngidi gets down on one knee and looks to play the slog sweep. In the end, he misses, and the ball crashes into the leg stump. South Africa are bundled out for 134 and lose the encounter by 177 runs!

34.1

Nangeyalia Kharote To Lungi Ngidi

Comes from around the wicket and bowls it on a nagging length at the stumps, and turns it away from the batter. Lungi Ngidi closes his bat face, looking to work it on the leg side and gets a leading edge to the left of point for a couple.

Over 34 : 132/9

1 Runs

033.1
W 33.2
033.3
033.4
133.5
033.6

N. Burger

1 (4)

L. Ngidi

1 (3)

R. Khan

9-1-19-5

33.6

Rashid Khan To Nandre Burger

Pitches the ball around off stump, on the nagging length. Burger defends it on the front foot and returns it to the bowler.

33.5

Rashid Khan To Lungi Ngidi

Fuller delivery outside off. Ngidi drives the ball down to wide long off for a single.

33.4

Rashid Khan To Lungi Ngidi

Bowls a fuller delivery outside off. Ngidi pushes it off the front foot towards covers.

33.3

Rashid Khan To Lungi Ngidi

Tossed up delivery around fifth stump, Ngidi prods forward to block it off but gets beaten on the outside edge as the ball turns away.

Lungi Ngidi is the last man in.

33.2

Rashid Khan To Aiden Markram OUT!

OUT! TIMBER! Rashid Khan gets his fifth wicket on his birthday! A brilliant performance with the ball as Aiden Markram has been knocked over now! Drops the length short at the stumps, googly from Rashid. Aiden Markram rocks back but does not pick the googly and the ball deflects off the back leg to hit the leg stump! South Africa are 9 down now!

33.1

Rashid Khan To Aiden Markram

Comes from over the wicket and pitches the ball on the nagging length, on top of the off stump. Aiden Markram drives it back to the bowler.

Over 33 : 131/8

4 Runs

W 32.1
132.2
232.3
132.4
032.5
032.6

N. Burger

1 (3)

A. Markram

21 (28)

N. Kharote

6-0-24-3

32.6

Nangeyalia Kharote To Nandre Burger

Floats it up on the stumps. Nandre Burger offers a front foot block.

32.5

Nangeyalia Kharote To Nandre Burger

Fuller outside the off stump. Nandre Burger lets the ball go through.

32.4

Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram

Fuller delivery angling at the stumps, Markram looks to cut the ball but gets an inside edge to the right of short fine leg for a single.

32.3

Nangeyalia Kharote To Aiden Markram

Pitched up delivery at the stumps, Markram drives it on the up through the covers for a brace.

32.2

Nangeyalia Kharote To Nandre Burger

CHANCE MISSED! Nangeyalia Kharote gets the ball to spin into the left-hander, Nandre Burger who drops the ball towards square leg and sets off for a risky, quick single. The fielder takes a throw at the bowler's end with Nandre Burger still outside the crease but Nangeyalia Kharote fails to gather the ball cleanly and it pops out of his grasp, allowing Burger to make his ground.

Nandre Burger is the new man in.

32.1

Nangeyalia Kharote To Nqabayomzi Peter OUT!

OUT! LBW! Straight after the break! Nangeyalia Kharote gets his third and uses the arm ball to perfection! Comes from around the wicket and pitches the ball up on the off stump and gets the ball to come into the right-hander with the arm. Nqabayomzi Peter is caught on the crease as he looks to keep it out. Gets beaten on the inside edge and gets a hit on the pads, right in front of the stumps. The umpire has no hesitation in raising the finger. Nqabayomzi Peter does not ponder about the review and walks back.

Drinks break! The Afghan spinners have taken full control of proceedings here in Sharjah, leaving South Africa staring down the barrel. Afghanistan are now just three wickets away from securing a historic series win. South Africa started well, but once the spinners were introduced from both ends, their wheels began coming off. Their chase unravelled, and they fell well behind in the game. Nangeyalia Kharote to continue after the break.

Over 32 : 127/7

2 Runs

031.1
131.2
031.3
031.4
131.5
031.6

A. Markram

18 (26)

N. Peter

5 (24)

R. Khan

8-1-18-4

31.6

Rashid Khan To Aiden Markram

Floats it up on the stumps. Aiden Markram offers a front foot defence to end the over.

31.5

Rashid Khan To Nqabayomzi Peter

On the pads, just short. Nqabayomzi Peter flicks it to the right of mid-wicket for a single.

31.4

Rashid Khan To Nqabayomzi Peter

Drops it just short on the stumps. Nqabayomzi Peter stays back and taps it back to the bowler.

31.3

Rashid Khan To Nqabayomzi Peter

Fuller on the stumps. Nqabayomzi Peter drives it straight to mid on.

Full Commentary

34 OV

1 Runs

R. Khan to A. Markram L. Ngidi N. Burger

033.1
W 33.2
033.3
033.4
133.5
033.6

33 OV

4 Runs

N. Kharote to N. Peter N. Burger A. Markram

W 32.1
132.2
232.3
132.4
032.5
032.6

32 OV

2 Runs

R. Khan to A. Markram N. Peter

031.1
131.2
031.3
031.4
131.5
031.6

31 OV

4 Runs

N. Kharote to A. Markram N. Peter

130.1
030.2
030.3
030.4
130.5
1 WD 30.6
130.6

30 OV

0 Runs

R. Khan to N. Peter

029.1
029.2
029.3
029.4
029.5
029.6

29 OV

6 Runs

N. Kharote to A. Markram N. Peter

428.1
128.2
028.3
028.4
128.5
028.6

28 OV

2 Runs

R. Khan to N. Peter A. Markram

127.1
027.2
127.3
027.4
027.5
027.6

27 OV

2 Runs

N. Kharote to A. Markram B. Fortuin N. Peter

126.1
W 26.2
026.3
026.4
026.5
126.6

26 OV

3 Runs

R. Khan to A. Markram W. Mulder B. Fortuin

025.1
225.2
125.3
W 25.4
025.5
025.6

25 OV

1 Runs

N. Kharote to A. Markram W. Mulder

124.1
024.2
024.3
024.4
024.5
024.6

24 OV

4 Runs

R. Khan to T. Stubbs K. Verreynne W. Mulder

023.1
023.2
W 23.3
223.4
W 23.5
223.6

23 OV

7 Runs

N. Kharote to R. Hendricks T. Stubbs

022.1
222.2
W 22.3
022.4
422.5
122.6

22 OV

2 Runs

R. Khan to A. Markram R. Hendricks

021.1
021.2
121.3
021.4
021.5
121.6

21 OV

5 Runs

M. Nabi to A. Markram R. Hendricks

020.1
120.2
020.3
020.4
220.5
220.6

20 OV

3 Runs

R. Khan to A. Markram R. Hendricks

119.1
119.2
019.3
019.4
019.5
119.6

19 OV

1 Runs

M. Nabi to R. Hendricks

1 WD 18.1
018.1
018.2
018.3
018.4
018.5
018.6

18 OV

2 Runs

R. Khan to R. Hendricks de Zorzi A. Markram

017.1
017.2
017.3
117.4
1 WD 17.5
W 17.5
017.6

17 OV

1 Runs

M. Nabi to R. Hendricks de Zorzi

016.1
016.2
016.3
016.4
116.5
016.6

16 OV

7 Runs

A. Omarzai to R. Hendricks de Zorzi

115.1
115.2
415.3
015.4
015.5
115.6

15 OV

2 Runs

M. Nabi to de Zorzi R. Hendricks

114.1
014.2
014.3
114.4
014.5
014.6

14 OV

6 Runs

A. Omarzai to T. Bavuma de Zorzi

013.1
413.2
1 LB 13.3
013.4
113.5
W 13.6

13 OV

5 Runs

M. Nabi to T. Bavuma de Zorzi

112.1
112.2
112.3
012.4
112.5
112.6

12 OV

5 Runs

A. Omarzai to T. Bavuma de Zorzi

111.1
011.2
211.3
111.4
011.5
111.6

11 OV

3 Runs

M. Nabi to T. Bavuma de Zorzi

110.1
010.2
110.3
110.4
010.5
010.6

10 OV

7 Runs

AM Ghazanfar to T. Bavuma

09.1
69.2
09.3
09.4
09.5
19.6

9 OV

12 Runs

M. Nabi to de Zorzi

68.1
08.2
48.3
08.4
08.5
28.6

8 OV

1 Runs

AM Ghazanfar to de Zorzi T. Bavuma

07.1
07.2
17.3
07.4
07.5
07.6

7 OV

8 Runs

F. Farooqi to T. Bavuma

06.1
46.2
46.3
06.4
06.5
06.6

6 OV

3 Runs

AM Ghazanfar to T. Bavuma de Zorzi

25.1
05.2
05.3
05.4
15.5
05.6

5 OV

2 Runs

F. Farooqi to T. Bavuma de Zorzi

04.1
04.2
1 WD 4.3
04.3
04.4
14.5
04.6

4 OV

9 Runs

AM Ghazanfar to de Zorzi T. Bavuma

63.1
1 NB 3.2
13.2
03.3
13.4
03.5
03.6

3 OV

2 Runs

F. Farooqi to T. Bavuma de Zorzi

02.1
02.2
12.3
02.4
1 LB 2.5
02.6

2 OV

3 Runs

AM Ghazanfar to de Zorzi T. Bavuma

1 WD 1.1
01.1
11.2
01.3
11.4
01.5
01.6

1 OV

7 Runs

F. Farooqi to T. Bavuma de Zorzi

40.1
10.2
1 WD 0.3
00.3
00.4
00.5
10.6

Match Info

Venue Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Weather Clear
Toss Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat
Result Afghanistan beat South Africa by 177 runs
Player of the Match Rashid Khan
Umpire Ahmed Shah Pakteen (AFG), Ahmed Shah Durrani (AFG) and Langton Rusere (ZIM)
Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)

Match Notes

Innings Break: Afghanistan 311/4 in 50.0 overs
Power play 3 (41-50): Afghanistan 311/4 (93 runs, 1 wickets)
Afghanistan 304/4 in 49.3 overs
A Omarzai 6th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 32 balls (2x4) (4x6)
Afghanistan 252/3 in 43.5 overs
Power play 2 (11-40): Afghanistan 218/3 (163 runs, 3 wickets)
R Shah 29th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 63 balls (2x4) (0x6)
Afghanistan 200/2 in 35.6 overs
2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 101 balls between R Gurbaz (53) and R Shah (41)
R Gurbaz 7th ODI hundred: 103 runs in 107 balls (10x4) (3x6)
Drinks: Afghanistan 179/1 in 32.0 overs
Referral 2 (31.2 ovs): SA against R Gurbaz (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 1, SA: 1)
Afghanistan 152/1 in 26.3 overs
2nd wkt Partnership: 51 off 45 balls between R Gurbaz (25) and R Shah (22)
Afghanistan 104/1 in 20.3 overs
Afghanistan 88/1: R Hassan lbw b A Markram 29(45)
Referral 1 (17.3 ovs): R Hassan against SA (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 1, SA: 2)
R Gurbaz ODI fifty: 50 runs in 56 balls (6x4) (1x6)
Drinks: Afghanistan 80/0 in 16.0 overs
1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 64 balls between R Gurbaz (29) and R Hassan (21)
Afghanistan 55/0 in 10.4 overs
Power play 1 (1-10): Afghanistan 47/0
Nqabayomzi Peter makes his ODI debut for South Africa

Drinks: South Africa 127/7 in 32.0 overs
South Africa 111/6: W Mulder lbw b R Khan 2(7)
Referral 4 (25.4 ovs): W Mulder against AFG (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 1, SA: 1)
South Africa 105/5: K Verreynne lbw b R Khan 2(7)
Referral 3 (23.5 ovs): K Verreynne against AFG (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 1, AFG: 1)
South Africa 103/4: T Stubbs c M Nabi b R Khan 5(6)
Referral 2 (23.3 ovs): AFG against T Stubbs (LBW) Successful (SA: 2, AFG: 1)
South Africa 102/3 in 22.5 overs
Drinks: South Africa 82/1 in 16.0 overs
T de Zorzi dropped on 27 by R Hassan in 12.2 overs
Power play 1 (1-10): South Africa 54/0
1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 57 balls between T Bavuma (26) and T de Zorzi (22)
South Africa 53/0 in 9.2 overs
Referral 1 (7.1 ovs): AFG against T de Zorzi (LBW) Unsuccessful (SA: 2, AFG: 1)

Match Poll

Who will win the Match

AFG

Draw

Latest Form

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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