Afghanistan vs South Africa 3rd ODI match Highlights 2024

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Afghanistan vs South Africa 3rd ODI - Match Summary (September 23, 2024)

In the 3rd ODI of the series, South Africa secured a convincing 7-wicket victory over Afghanistan, sealing the series 2-1. The match was held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, where Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first.

Afghanistan struggled to build momentum throughout their innings, managing a modest total of 198 runs in 47.4 overs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (62) was the standout performer with a gritty half-century, while Rashid Khan chipped in with a useful 33 lower down the order. However, Afghanistan's batting faltered under pressure, with wickets falling at regular intervals. South Africa’s bowling attack was led by Gerald Coetzee and Marco Jansen, who picked up 3 wickets each, restricting Afghanistan from putting up a competitive score.

In response, South Africa chased down the target comfortably in just 40 overs. Opener Quinton de Kock (85 off 73) played a blistering knock, laying the foundation for the chase. He was supported by Rassie van der Dussen (58*), who anchored the innings with a steady half-century, ensuring South Africa's victory. Afghanistan’s bowling lacked penetration, with only Fazalhaq Farooqi claiming 2 wickets.

With this win, Afghanistan wrapped up the series 2-1, heading into their next international commitments with confidence, while South Africa will take lessons from the

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