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10 Nov, 2023 | 03:58:04 PM IST

Afghanistan v South Africa

South Africa take on an overachieving Afghanistan side at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday, with qualification to the final four on the line for the Asian team.

The Proteas, on the other hand, sit comfortably in second, guaranteed a spot in the playoffs, irrespective of this result.

Afghanistan come into the game after a three-wicket loss to Australia, who were dragged to the finish line, seven wickets down, by a Glenn Maxwell double century. The Hasmatullah Shahidi-led squad are sitting sixth in the table, having won half of their eight games and have comfortably qualified for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

The top eight teams in the World Cup standings are guaranteed passage to the 2025 tournament.

South Africa come into this game on the back of a humbling defeat at the hands of table toppers India, who decimated the Proteas’ attack for a paltry 83 runs after setting a 327 run target. A stunning collapse from the South African batting saw India keep their unbeaten record intact.

Afghanistan have played the Proteas all of three times, encounters that saw the South Africans come out on top, each time.

The Afghans need to win this game to ensure they still have a chance of getting into the final four of the tournament, which would be an overachievement in comparison to their previous tournament performances.

Squads:

Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq.

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Lizaad Williams.

In the 24.6 over, Andile Phehlukwayo delivers a ball on a good length and outside off stump. Azmatullah Omarzai plays it defensively, pushing the ball back towards the bowler.

In the 24.5 over, Andile Phehlukwayo delivers the ball outside off, and Ikram Alikhil expertly guides it towards third man, adding another run to the scoreboard. With that shot, the team's total reaches the milestone of 100 runs.

In the 24.4 over, Andile Phehlukwayo delivers a fuller ball on the off side, which moves back slightly. Ikram Alikhil manages to tuck it towards the mid-wicket region.

In the 24.3 over, Ikram Alikhil wastes no time in punishing Andile Phehlukwayo as he dispatches the ball to the boundary for a four!

In the 24.2 over, Andile Phehlukwayo bowls a full delivery on the off stump line, and Ikram Alikhil confidently pushes it towards the fielder positioned at cover.

In the 24.1 over, Phehlukwayo delivers a full-length ball on the off stump, Alikhil attempts a drive but ends up getting an inside edge. The ball goes straight back to the bowler, presenting Phehlukwayo with a chance to take a caught and bowled wicket.

In the 23.6 over, Lungi Ngidi sends the ball towards Ikram Alikhil, who manages to score a single run.

Ikram Alikhil makes his way to the pitch, ready to take on the challenge of batting for his team.

In the 23.5 over, Lungi Ngidi strikes as Rahmat Shah edges the ball to David Miller, who takes a comfortable catch. Rahmat Shah departs, giving Ngidi his first wicket of the match.

In the 23.4 over, Ngidi delivers a full ball angling towards the pads of Rahmat Shah, who manages to keep it out with a solid defensive stroke.

In the 23.3 over, Lungi Ngidi sends the ball towards Azmatullah Omarzai, who manages to score a single run.

In the 23.2 over, Lungi Ngidi bowls a delivery to Azmatullah Omarzai, who defends it well and doesn't score any runs.

In the 23.1 over, Lungi Ngidi bowls a delivery to Azmatullah Omarzai, who defends it well and doesn't score any runs.

In the 22.6 over, Andile Phehlukwayo's delivery to Rahmat Shah results in no run being scored.

In the 22.5 over, Andile Phehlukwayo's delivery to Rahmat Shah results in no run being scored.

In the 22.4 over, Andile Phehlukwayo sends the ball towards Azmatullah Omarzai, who manages to score a single run.

In the 22.3 over, Andile Phehlukwayo delivers the ball to Azmatullah Omarzai, who manages to score 2 runs off it.

In the 22.2 over, Andile Phehlukwayo bowls a delivery to Azmatullah Omarzai, who defends it without scoring any runs.

In the 22.1 over, Rahmat Shah manages to score a single run as he faces Andile Phehlukwayo's delivery.

In the 21.6 over, Aiden Markram delivers the ball to Rahmat Shah, who manages to score a single run for his team.

In the 21.4 over, Aiden Markram delivers a powerful shot, and Rahmat Shah manages to find the boundary with a well-timed stroke. The ball races away to the ropes, giving Shah a valuable four runs.

In the 21.5 over, Aiden Markram bowls a delivery to Rahmat Shah, but the batsman fails to score any runs.

In the 21.3 over, Aiden Markram delivers the ball to Azmatullah Omarzai, who manages to score a single run.

In the 21.2 over, Aiden Markram delivers the ball to Rahmat Shah, who manages to score a single run for his team.

In the 21.1 over, Aiden Markram bowls a delivery to Rahmat Shah, but the batsman fails to score any runs.

In the 20.6 over, Andile Phehlukwayo delivers the ball to Azmatullah Omarzai, who manages to score 2 runs off it.

In the 20.5 over, Andile Phehlukwayo delivers the ball outside off stump and Rahmat Shah skillfully guides it towards the third man region, picking up a single.

In the 20.4 over, Andile Phehlukwayo's delivery to Rahmat Shah results in no run being scored.

In the 20.3 over, Andile Phehlukwayo sends the ball towards Azmatullah Omarzai, who manages to score a single run.

In the 20.2 over, Andile Phehlukwayo bowls a delivery to Azmatullah Omarzai, who defends it without scoring any runs.

In the 20.1 over, Andile Phehlukwayo bowls a delivery to Azmatullah Omarzai, who defends it without scoring any runs.

Andile Phehlukwayo has been given the responsibility to bowl for his team. He will now showcase his skills and try to make an impact with the ball.

In the 19.6 over, Rahmat Shah showcases his skills with a reverse sweep, expertly guiding the ball towards the fielder positioned at point.

In the 19.5 over, Aiden Markram delivers the ball to Azmatullah Omarzai, who manages to score a single run.

In the 19.4 over, Aiden Markram bowls a delivery on the middle stump, and Azmatullah Omarzai plays it defensively, keeping it out.

In the 19.3 over, Aiden Markram bowls a delivery to Azmatullah Omarzai, who defends it well and doesn't score any runs.

In the 19.2 over, Aiden Markram unleashes his power and smashes Azmatullah Omarzai's delivery high into the sky, clearing the boundary ropes with ease. The ball sails over the fielders' heads, resulting in a magnificent six runs for Markram and his team.

In the 18.6 over, Keshav Maharaj delivers the ball right on the middle stump line, and Azmatullah Omarzai elegantly flicks it towards the mid-wicket region.

In the 19.1 over, Aiden Markram delivers the ball to Rahmat Shah, who manages to score a single run for his team.

In the 18.5 over, Rahmat Shah manages to score a single off Keshav Maharaj's delivery.

In the 18.4 over, Keshav Maharaj's delivery to Rahmat Shah results in no run being scored by the batsman.

In the 18.3 over, Keshav Maharaj delivers a shorter ball outside off stump to Rahmat Shah, who once again uses his bat to gently push the ball towards the fielder at cover.

In the 18.2 over, Azmatullah Omarzai manages to take a quick single off Keshav Maharaj's delivery.

In the 18.1 over, Azmatullah Omarzai shows great defensive skills as he confidently blocks Keshav Maharaj's delivery, preventing any chance of a run being scored.

In the 17.6 over, Azmatullah Omarzai manages to nudge Aiden Markram's delivery towards square leg, picking up another single for his team.

In the 17.5 over, Aiden Markram delivers the ball to Rahmat Shah, who manages to score a single run for his team.

In the 17.4 over, Aiden Markram delivers the ball to Azmatullah Omarzai, who manages to score a single run.

In the 17.3 over, Rahmat Shah manages to push Aiden Markram's delivery through the covers, finding a gap and taking a single run.

In the 17.2 over, Aiden Markram bowls a delivery to Rahmat Shah, but the batsman fails to score any runs.

In the 17.1 over, Aiden Markram bowls a delivery to Rahmat Shah, but the batsman fails to score any runs.

In the 16.6 over, Rahmat Shah manages to score a single off Keshav Maharaj's delivery.

In the 16.5 over, Keshav Maharaj's delivery to Rahmat Shah results in no run being scored by the batsman.

In the 16.3 over, Azmatullah Omarzai shows great defensive skills as he confidently blocks Keshav Maharaj's delivery, preventing any chance of a run being scored.

In the 16.4 over, Azmatullah Omarzai manages to take a quick single off Keshav Maharaj's delivery.

In the 16.1 over, Azmatullah Omarzai shows great defensive skills as he confidently blocks Keshav Maharaj's delivery, preventing any chance of a run being scored.

In the 16.2 over, Azmatullah Omarzai shows great defensive skills as he confidently blocks Keshav Maharaj's delivery, preventing any chance of a run being scored.

In the 15.4 over, Aiden Markram bowls a delivery to Azmatullah Omarzai, who defends it well and doesn't score any runs.

In the 15.6 over, Aiden Markram bowls a delivery to Rahmat Shah, but the batsman fails to score any runs.

In the 15.5 over, Aiden Markram delivers the ball to Azmatullah Omarzai, who manages to score a single run.

In the 15.3 over, Aiden Markram delivers the ball to Rahmat Shah, who manages to score a single run for his team.