South Africa vs Afghanistan: AFG vs SA 1st ODI Match Highlights Unveiled

Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 16:30

South Africa vs Afghanistan clash in the AFG vs SA 1st ODI match highlighted Afghanistan's remarkable triumph. Led by Rashid Khan, Afghanistan secured a historic win with stellar performances from Farooqi and Ghazanfar, taking a 1-0 series lead. This match showcased the might of the Afghan team against the cricketing giants.
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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.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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