For the first time in T20 World Cup history, a match was decided after two Super Overs. South Africa eventually got the better of Afghanistan in a dramatic contest that went down to the wire.
The first Super Over ended level at 17 runs apiece, forcing a second eliminator. Batting first in the second Super Over, South Africa set a challenging target of 24, and Afghanistan fell short, managing only 18.
Earlier in the match, South Africa posted 187 in their 20 overs. Afghanistan matched the total with 187 of their own, taking the contest into a thrilling Super Over finish.
First Super Over
Afghanistan batted first and posted 17 runs. Their over included a boundary and a six early on, followed by smart strike rotation and another four to finish strongly (4, 6, 1, 1, 4, 1).
South Africa (1, 6, W, 4, 0, 6) chased down the 17-run total in the last ball of Super Over. After collecting runs steadily - including a six and a four - and despite losing Dewald Brevis during the over, they managed to level the score at 17, forcing a second Super Over.
Second Super Over
Batting first again, South Africa raised the stakes with a powerful display, hammering three sixes in the over to set a daunting target of 24 runs (6, 1, 2, 6, 6, 2).
In response, Afghanistan (0, W, 6, 6, 6, W) stumbled early with a dot ball and the wicket of Mohammad Nabi. Although they struck three consecutive sixes to keep hopes alive, the pressure proved decisive as Rahmanullah Gurbaz was dismissed on the final ball. Afghanistan finished on 18, handing South Africa win in a historic double Super Over finish.
T20 WC Updated Points Table - Group D
Afghanistan have now been beaten in both of their opening Group D matches, while New Zealand and South Africa sit at the top of the group with two wins from two, putting them in strong contention to advance.
New Zealand - 2 wins from 2 matches: Points: 4, NRR: +1.919
South Africa - 2 wins from 2 matches: Points: 4, NRR: +1.425
Afghanistan - 2 losses from 2 matches: Points: 0, NRR: -0.555
UAE - 1 loss from 1 match: Points: 0, NRR: -2.763
Canada - 1 loss from 1 match: Points: 0, NRR: -2.850