Afghanistan National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
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Match Details
The Cricket World Cup 2023 encounter between Afghanistan and South Africa took place on October 13, 2023, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This match became one of the most memorable upsets in World Cup history, with Afghanistan securing a remarkable victory over South Africa.
Final Scoreboard
South Africa Innings: 244 All Out (50 overs)
Heinrich Klaasen was the top scorer for South Africa with 60 runs, while David Miller contributed 42 runs. Noor Ahmad and Mohammad Nabi were the standout bowlers for Afghanistan, with Noor Ahmad taking 3 wickets for 43 runs and Nabi securing 2 wickets while maintaining excellent economy.
Afghanistan Innings: 245/7 (48.4 overs)
Azmatullah Omarzai played a crucial unbeaten knock of 97 runs, while Rahmat Shah scored a vital 39 runs. For South Africa, Gerald Coetzee took 2 wickets, but the bowling unit struggled to defend their total.
Key Highlights
Afghanistan’s victory marked their first-ever win against South Africa in ODI cricket. The Afghan spinners dominated the middle overs, restricting South Africa’s normally aggressive batting lineup. This win was particularly significant as it came against a South African team that had recently posted the highest team total in World Cup history against Sri Lanka.
Player of the Match
Azmatullah Omarzai was named Player of the Match for his outstanding unbeaten 97 runs, which guided Afghanistan to their historic victory. His innings included 8 fours and 3 sixes, demonstrating excellent temperament under pressure.
Match Impact
This victory was one of Afghanistan’s greatest achievements in international cricket, showcasing their growing stature in world cricket. The win sent shockwaves through the cricketing world and proved that Afghanistan could compete with and defeat top-tier cricket nations.