Afghanistan made history by clinching their first ever ODI victory over South Africa in a dominant fashion. South Africa were bowled out for a mere 106 runs, with Afghanistan’s Fazalhaq Farooqi taking 4 wickets to dismantle their top order. In response, Afghanistan chased down the target comfortably in just 26 overs, with Gulbadin Naib and Azmatullah Omarzai guiding them to victory with an unbeaten partnership of 47 runs.
Wiaan Mulder was the lone standout for South Africa, scoring 52 runs before being bowled by Fazalhaq. Despite his efforts, South Africa struggled to put up a competitive total and failed to make an impact with the ball as well. Bjorn Fortuin claimed 2 wickets for South Africa but it was not enough to stop Afghanistan’s march towards victory.
This win marks a significant milestone for Afghanistan cricket, showcasing their potential and talent on the international stage. The victory will certainly boost the morale of the team and serve as a stepping stone for future success. Afghanistan will look to carry this momentum into the remaining matches of the series against South Africa, aiming to continue their winning streak and make their mark in the world of cricket.
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