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Miller, South Africa beat Afghanistan in second super over at T20 World Cup

Miller, South Africa beat Afghanistan in second super over at T20 World Cup

Summary

South Africa won a thrilling T20 World Cup match against Afghanistan after two super overs. The game originally tied at 187 each led to a second tie-breaking round where David Miller and South Africa managed to overcome Afghanistan’s challenge.

Key Facts

  • The T20 World Cup match between South Africa and Afghanistan was tied at 187 runs each.
  • The first super over ended with no winner, despite Fazalhaq Farooqi's strong bowling for Afghanistan.
  • In the second super over, South Africa scored 23 runs thanks to David Miller and Tristan Stubbs.
  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz of Afghanistan nearly turned the game with three sixes in the second super over.
  • Keshav Maharaj secured South Africa's win by getting Gurbaz out with Afghanistan needing just 5 more runs.
  • Lungi Ngidi was named player of the match for taking 3-26 and performing well in the super overs.
  • Afghanistan has lost both their group matches and faces challenges in advancing to the Super Eights stage.
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