South Africa vs Afghanistan: AFG vs SA 1st ODI Match Highlights Unveiled
South Africa vs Afghanistan: AFG vs SA 1st ODI Match Highlights
Fazalhaq Farooqi demolished the South African top-order in the first ODI match at Sharjah, leading to a stunning victory for Afghanistan. Farooqi's outstanding spell dismissed key players early, while young bowler Allah Ghazanfar excelled with his triple-wicket haul.
Match Timeline: AFG vs SA
- Farooqi's Early Strike: South Africa lost their top three batters by just 25 runs in 6.2 overs.
- Ghazanfar's Breakthrough: Afghanistan finished the powerplay with South Africa struggling at 36-7.
- Rashid Khan's Comeback: Rashid claimed two wickets, wrapping up the South African innings for only 106 runs.
The chase was not without challenges, with Afghanistan losing early wickets. However, Azmatullah Omarzai and Gulbadin Naib steadied the ship, leading Afghanistan to an impressive six-wicket victory with 24 overs remaining, thus claiming a 1-0 lead in the series.
Looking Ahead
As the series continues, fans eagerly anticipate how the Afghan team will build on this momentum against the Proteas.
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