South Africa vs Afghanistan, ODI World Cup 2023 Highlights: Clinical SA beat AFG by five wickets in Ahmedabad

Rassie van der Dussen - 76* and Andile Phehlukwayo - 39* shared a stand of 65 runs for the sixth wicket and took their team home. At one stage Afghanistan spinners were looking threatening and one more wicket would have heightened the tensions in the Protea dressing room but both these batters hung in there, took their time, and finished it for their team. This brings us to the end of this live blog. Dussen also shared a vital stand of 50-plus with Aiden Markram to help his team secure their second win, chasing in this ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

SA Beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets in CWC 2023

SIX!! Andile Phehlukwayo hits 6,4,6 off Naveen-ul-Haq and hands South Africa a five-wicket win over Afghanistan in their last league match of the competition. Another 2 crucial points have been pocketed by Temba Bavuma-led side. They'll finish the round-robin stage as second team after India. SA have 14 points.

SIX!! Phehlukwayo dispatches Naveen-ul-Haq over mid-wicket for a maximum. A pressure release shot and with that the partnership is worth 55. SA need 8 more runs to win.

SA vs AFG Live Cricket Score

9 runs came from that Noor Ahmad over and South Africa have reached 231 for the loss of 5 wickets in 47 overs. The Proteas need 14 more from 18 balls to win this game.

SA - 231/5 in 47 overs

SA vs AFG Live Updates

End of Rashid Khan's spell as he finishes with impressive figures of 10-1-37-2. South Africa reach 212/5 in 45 overs. The equation is 33 needed off 30 balls. Andile Phehlukwayo and Rassie van der Dussen are in the middle with a stand of 30 for the sixth wicket.

Afghanistan vs South Africa Live Updates

Wicket!

South Africa are five down as David Miller has been caught and bowled on the very first ball of the senior spinner's eighth over. Miller departs for 24 off 33 balls and it was a soft dismissal. Afghanistan are well and truly in the game. Rassie van der Dussen is batting on 53 and he holds the key for the Proteas in this run chase in Ahmedabad.

SA - 182/5 in 37.2 overs.

SA vs AFG Live Score

At the end of 30 overs, South Africa have reached 145 for the loss of four wickets. The Proteas require exactly 100 runs in the next 120 deliveries against a spirited Afghanistan bowling effort.

SA - 145/4 in 30 overs

AFG vs SA Live Score: Rashid Khan picks up another wicket

Big Wicket!

Heinrich Klaasen (10 off 13 balls) is clean bowled by Rashid Khan. Afghanistan spinner has picked up another crucial wicket for his team. Rashid understands the pitch in Ahmedabad very well because of his stint with Gujarat Titans. His IPL teammate David Miller walks into the middle for SA. Rashid has picked up two wickets already in this game.

SA - 139/4 in 27.4 overs

South Africa vs Afghanistan Live Score ODI World Cup 2023

Wicket!

Aiden Markram (25) is caught at short cover region by Naveen-ul-Haq and Afghanistan's man with the golden arm, Rashid Khan, wins the battle with the batter. Markram - who is generally very good against spin - has been outfoxed by the spin wizard and pays the price. 10 runs and the big wicket of Markram came from that over bowled by Khan. This match is evenly poised as South Africa have felt heat while chasing but Heinrich Klaasen is in the middle.

SA - 126/3 in 24 overs.

SA vs AFG Live Score From Ahmedabad

Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markaram are reviving South Africa after the departure of openers. The duo have shared a partnership of 28 off 35 balls for the third wicket.

SA - 94/2 in 19 overs vs Afghanistan

SA vs AFG Live Score: South Africa two down

Wickets!

South Africa lose their openers in a space of 13 deliveries. First Temba Bavuma was dismissed for 23 by Mujeeb-ur-Rahman and later Quinton de Kock (41) gets trapped in front by Mohammed Nabi via DRS.

South Africa - 66/2 in 13 overs.

South Africa vs Afghanistan Live Updates

South Africa's chase begins with Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma expectedly open the innings against spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman with the new balls. Naveen-Ul-Haq will bowl from the other endSA 5/0 in 1 over, Target 245

AFG vs SA Live Score and Updates: Afghanistan all out

Wicket! Afghanistan Post 244 in 50 overs

Afghanistan get bundled out for 244 in stipulated 50 overs as Naveen-ul-Haq gets run out on the final delivery of the innings. Ashmatullah Omarzai remains unbeaten on 97 off 107 balls. Omarzai played a fine knock in the end but failed to slam his ton, a brilliant knock nonetheless. South Africa need 245 runs to win this game.

4,2,1,6,1,6!

20 runs came from that over bowled by Lungi Ngidi in the 47th over. Azmatullah and Mujeeb are providing late impetus to Afghanistan with their cameos at the back end of the innings.

AFG - 224/8 in 47 overs.

AFG vs SA Live Score

Wicket!

Noor Ahmad's resistance comes to an end for 26 off 32 balls as he gets caught by Quintonde Kock off Gerald Coetzee.

AFG - 204/8 in 46 overs.

ODI World Cup 2023: AFG 160/7 after 38.2 Overs | NOT OUT

NOT OUT!

Maharaj's delivery seemed caught by Bavuma at backward square leg, diving forward. However, after review, it's evident the ball bounced before reaching him - NOT OUT is the verdict.

AFG 160/7 after 38.2 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: AFG 160/7 after 38 Overs | WICKET

WICKET!

Phehlukwayo's short, stump-bound delivery prompts Rashid Khan's pull shot, resulting in a top-edge caught by de Kock, marking the fifth dismissal for the day. Rashid Khan scores 14 off 30.

AFG 160/7 after 38 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: AFG 143/6 after 32 Overs

Rashid Khan and Azmatullah Omarzai have been showcasing their skills, hitting a few boundaries. Their partnership has accumulated 27 runs from 26 balls. Additionally, Omarzai is nearing his fifty, adding to the excitement of their stand.

AFG 143/6 after 32 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: AFG 116/6 after 27.4 Overs | WICKET

WICKET!

Ngidi claims the wicket! Nabi, facing a back-of-length delivery outside off, gets an unexpected lift, grazing the outside edge as he attempts a backfoot punch. De Kock secures the catch, leading to the dismissal of Nabi, who scored 2 runs from 3 balls. Afghanistan loses their 6th wicket.

AFG 116/6 after 27.4 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: AFG 113/5 after 27 Overs | WICKET

WICKET!

Coetzee strikes! Alikhil falls victim to the pace, facing a length ball outside off. Caught off guard, he tentatively pokes at it, resulting in an edge to the keeper. Alikhil departs after scoring 12 runs from 14 balls, including a boundary and a six.

AFG 113/5 after 27 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: AFG 94/4 after 23.4 Overs | WICKET

WICKET!

Rahmat is caught by Miller off Ngidi's delivery. A wide back-of-length ball prompts Rahmat to push at it, sending it airborne towards backward point. Miller, displaying his juggling skills, secures the catch. Rahmat departs after scoring 26 runs from 46 balls, including two boundaries.

AFG 94/4 after 23.4 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: AFG 78/3 after 20 Overs

Taking advantage of a slightly overpitched delivery from Markram, Azmat hammers the ball over mid-off for a crucial six, marking a significant shift in momentum for Afghanistan.

AFG 78/3 after 20 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: AFG 56/3 after 15 Overs

South Africa's tight bowling after dismissing both openers has stemmed the run rate. Despite this, Rahmat, facing Markram, creates space, using his feet to power a boundary through covers.

AFG 56/3 after 15 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: AFG 45/3 after 11 Overs | WICKET

WICKET!

Maharaj secures another wicket! Shahidi is dismissed, attempting to cut a delivery slightly outside off that drifted away. Unfortunately, he nicks it, and de Kock makes a sharp catch behind the stumps.

AFG 45/3 after 11 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: AFG 41/2 after 9.3 Overs | WICKET

WICKET!

Ibrahim Zadran is caught by de Kock off Gerald Coetzee's delivery. Zadran departs after scoring 15 runs from 30 balls, including three boundaries.

AFG 41/2 after 9.3 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: AFG 41/1 in 8 Overs | WICKET

WICKET!

Maharaj claims Gurbaz's wicket, caught by Klaasen! A crucial breakthrough as Gurbaz, who looked threatening, falls to Maharaj's delivery drifting in from round the wicket. Landing on off length and turning away, Gurbaz departs after scoring 25 runs from 22 balls, including three boundaries and a six.

AFG 41/1 in 8 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: AFG 41/0 after 8 Overs | INJURY UPDATE

INJURY UPDATE!

South Africa faces an early setback as Ngidi experiences ankle trouble, visibly gripping his Achilles tendon, prompting the physio's immediate intervention. Aiden Markram steps in to finish the over as Ngidi is escorted off the field, indicating a concerning situation for the South African team.

AFG 41/0 after 8 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: AFG 24/0 after 5 Overs

With a rising delivery showing a hint of inswing, Gurbaz confidently stands his ground and smashes a powerful six over long on. Afghanistan begins steadily, reaching 24 runs without losing a wicket in the initial five overs.

AFG 24/0 after 5 Overs

ODI World Cup 2023: AFG 6/0 after 1st Over | Match Begins

Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz are set to open the batting for Afghanistan, and the first over will be bowled by Kagiso Rabada. An exciting start to the match!

AFG 6/0 after 1st Over

SA vs AFG ODI World Cup 2023: National Anthem

Both the teams are out on the field for the National Anthems!Stay Tuned for further updates on the Match!