Woeful Proteas wilt again, fall to historic Afghanistan series loss
Afghanistan have comprehensively beaten the Proteas in the second ODI in Sharjah on Friday as they ran out winners by 177 runs.
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Afghanistan vs South Africa 2nd ODI Highlights: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rashid Khan Shine As Afghanistan Stun South Africa To Seal Series
AFG vs SA 2nd ODI Highlights: Rahmanullah Gurbaz's blistering ton, followed by Rashid Khan's five-wicket haul helped Afghanistan defeat South Africa by 177 runs in the second ODI of the three-match series on Friday in Sharjah. Gurbaz hit 105 as Afghanistan made 311-4 before the Proteas lost nine wickets for 61 runs to be bowled out for just 134 in the 35th over. Two days after winning the first ODI by six wickets, Afghanistan made a bright start as the openers capitalised on winning the toss. With this win, Afghanistan have gained an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. (Scorecard)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rashid Khan Lead Afghanistan To 177-Run Rout Of South Africa
Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a superb century before leg-spin magician Rashid Khan marked his 26th birthday by taking five wickets as Afghanistan thrashed South Africa by 177 runs in the second ODI on Friday. Gurbaz hit 105 as Afghanistan made 311-4 before the Proteas lost nine wickets for 61 runs to be bowled out for just 134 in the 35th over. It was the seventh century in the 22-year-old's Gurbaz's ODI career and included 10 fours and three sixes.
Afghanistan Script History With First Ever ODI Victory Over South Africa
Afghanistan battled their way to a six-wicket win over South Africa in the opening one-day international in Sharjah on Wednesday after skittling the Proteas for just 106. South Africa avoided their lowest ever score in an ODI but some fine bowling from opening bowlers Fazalhaq Farooqi, who took 4-35, and AM Ghazanfar, 3-20, ensured that the Afghan batters would have a comfortable chase. In the event, they lost Rahmanullah Gurbaz to the third ball of the innings, caught at third man off Lungi Ngidi, and when Rahmat Shah was leg before to Bjorn Fortuin the Afghans were wobbling at 15-2.
Proteas rest key players to build squad depth ahead of Afghanistan, Ireland series
Proteas white-ball head coach Rob Walter on Monday announced the squads for the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) series against Afghanistan and white-ball tour against Ireland, which get underway in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) later this month.
West Indies vs South Africa Live Updates 2nd Test Day 2
WI vs SA Live Score, 2nd Test Day 2: Jason Holder holds the key for West Indies when play resumes on Day 2 with the hosts reeling at 97/7 in the second Test against South Africa in Guyana. Holder was unbeaten on 33 at stumps on Day 1 after a brief stand with Gudakesh Motie (11), who fell on the final ball on the opening day. For South Africa, Wiaan Mulder starred with the excellent figures of four for 18. Mulder's spell came after Shamar Joseph's haul of five for 33 led the rout of the Proteas for 160 after they chose to bat first. (Live Scorecard)
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S Africa captain Bavuma wants batters to more aggressive
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