Ahmedabad, Nov 10: South Africa secured a five-wicket victory over Afghanistan, sealing their place in the semi-finals. Despite Azmatullah Omarzai’s impressive unbeaten 97 for Afghanistan, the team fell short of a competitive total, finishing at 244 all out after 50 overs. Omarzai’s impactful innings, just 3 runs short of a century, showcased his resilience. South African pacer Gerald Coetzee played a pivotal role, claiming 4 wickets to keep the Afghan batters in check. With 7 wickets down at 160, Noor Ahmad joined Omarzai at the crease, as Afghanistan aimed to set a target of around 250 runs.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 11, 2023 09:24 UTC