‘2nd Best Asian Side’: Social Media Floods With Praise As Afghanistan Claim Historic Series Win Over South Africa

Afghanistan wrote another chapter of their cricketing success as they pulled off their maiden series win against South Africa by defeating the Proteas in the second ODI of the series to make it 2-0.

Afghanistan defeated South Africa in the second ODI of the three-match AFG vs SA series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Friday to clinch their first ever series win over South Africa. Afghanistan beat the Proteas by 177 runs to make it 2-0 in the ODI series. Earlier on Wednesday, Afghanistan recorded their first-ever victory over South Africa by defeating them by six wickets in the series opener.

In what was another milestone to Afghanistan’s cricket folklore, South Africa were outplayed on all fronts by the Asian team. After posting a mammoth total of 311-4 in 50 overs, helped by a hundred from Rahmanullah Gurbaz and fifties from Rahmat Shah and Azmatullah Omarzai respectively, star Afghani player Rashid Khan dismantled the South African batting order by picking up a five-fer. Nangeyalia Kharote also contributed to Afghanistan’s win by taking a four-fer.

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Afghanistan Have Enjoyed A Successful Year In Cricket

Afghanistan have enjoyed a remarkable year, defeating powerhouses like New Zealand and Australia to reach the T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals, where they were knocked out by South Africa. However, they exacted their revenge by defeating the Proteas in a different format.

Fans took to X to praise Afghanistan's impressive rise in international cricket, hailing them as a formidable team capable of beating any side. A user even hailed the Asian side by calling them the second-best in the continent. He wrote, “The 2nd best Asian side for a reason.”

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