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Afghanistan Vs South Africa Best Action Images: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Match 42 Highlights In Pictures

The resilient Afghanistan side gave it all they had, and caused a few jitters in the South African camp. But the Proteas eventually held their nerve and Rassie van der Dussen (76 off 95 balls) took them home along with Andile Phehlukwayo (39 off 37), who hit a few lusty blows towards the end. Afghanistan put a respectable total of 244 runs on the board, thanks to Azmatullah Omarzai's unbeaten 97. But despite the fall of a few wickets in the middle overs, South Africa chased down the target of 245 with five wickets and 15 balls to spare in Ahmedabad. With that, the Temba Bavuma-led side head to the semi-finals of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 with 14 points (seven wins) in the league stage. As for the Afghans, this is the end of the road as they finish with an insufficient eight points (four wins). Nevertheless, Hashmatullah Shahidi's men can be proud of the way they have played in the tournament, upsetting three former champions - England, Sri Lanka and Pakistan - along the way.

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Updated on: 11 November 2023 2:19 am

Updated on: 11 November 2023 2:19 am