Player of the Match
Player of the Match

END OF OVER:
50 | 14 Runs | AFG: 311/4 | RR: 6.22

  • Rashid Khan6 (12b)
  • Azmatullah Omarzai86 (50b)
  • Wiaan Mulder6-0-54-0
  • Lungi Ngidi10-0-50-1

8pm So, South Africa need 312 to keep the series alive. After opting to bat, Afghanistan rode on a century from Gurbaz and an unbeaten 86 from Omarzai to post a healthy total. Along the way, Gurbaz became Afghanistan's most prolific ODI centurion with seven tons to his name. However, when he looked good for more Burger cut his innings short on 105. "The wicket is not easy and our bowling is one of the best in the world," Gurbaz tells the host broadcaster at the innings break. "We know SA is very experienced and one of the best sides in the world, but it's an opportunity for us to learn and we need to bowl in good areas to win the match." Omarzai took over after Gurbaz's dismissal and gave the innings the final flourish. We will be back with you for SA's reply shortly. Cheers


49.6
0
Mulder to Rashid Khan, no run, slower bouncer from Mulder, Rashid does not pick it. He hacks at it early and misses
49.5
1
Mulder to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, mighty full on middle and leg, shovelled away to deep midwicket with the bottom hand. Just a single as Rashid is nursing a hamstring injury
49.4
6
Mulder to Azmatullah Omarzai, SIX, slot ball from Mulder, pitched up on middle, easy pickings for Omarzai. He gets underneath the length and cracks it over midwicket for another maximum
49.3
4
Mulder to Azmatullah Omarzai, FOUR, drilled ram-rod straight down the ground, long-on can't cut it off despite a desperate dive. Omarzai backs away, Mulder follows him, but the batter still puts it away
49.2
1
Mulder to Rashid Khan, 1 run, short of a length and outside off, flat-batted down to long-on. Rashid hobbles across to the other end. Should he leave the field? Why are Afghanistan risking him?

Jay Deshpande: "The sheer ruthlessness mixed with composure by Afghanistan has been truly something to behold. Not to put pressure on them, but it reminds me of how Sri Lanka were beginning to develop under Ranatunga in the 90s."

49.1
1
Mulder to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, back of a length and on the hips, Omarzai picks it up and whips it away over square leg. De Zorzi, I think, runs across to his right from deep square and cuts it off. Good work in the deep from de Zorzi

Dipendra Shrest: "Extras hurting SA."

49.1
1w
Mulder to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 wide, on a length and slanting down the leg side for a wide. Left alone by Omarzai

END OF OVER:
49 | 10 Runs | AFG: 297/4 | RR: 6.06

  • Rashid Khan5 (10b)
  • Azmatullah Omarzai74 (46b)
  • Lungi Ngidi10-0-50-1
  • Nandre Burger10-0-68-1
48.6
0
Ngidi to Rashid Khan, no run, Rashid charges at Ngidi who floats a slower dipper wide of off. Another swing and a miss from Rashid as his struggle continues in Sharjah
48.5
0
Ngidi to Rashid Khan, no run, wide yorker, swish and a miss from Rashid. He's struggling with his timing and hamstring in the midde

South Africa 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st73T BavumaT de Zorzi
2nd12RR HendricksT de Zorzi
3rd13RR HendricksAK Markram
4th5T StubbsAK Markram
5th2K VerreynneAK Markram
6th6AK MarkramPWA Mulder
7th1BC FortuinAK Markram
8th15AK MarkramN Peter
9th4AK MarkramN Burger
10th3L NgidiN Burger