Ahmedabad: Cricket followers witnessed an unforgettable spectacle on the ICC T20 World Cup as South Africa lastly overcame Afghanistan in a heart-stopping second Tremendous Over thriller.
What started as a aggressive Group D encounter was an immediate basic, with each groups locked at 187 runs after 20 overs, pushing the competition right into a Tremendous Over. However the drama did not finish there.
Within the first Tremendous Over, Afghanistan piled strain on South Africa by setting a difficult 18-run goal. The Proteas fought again bravely however managed 17 runs for the lack of one wicket leaving the competition tied as soon as once more and sending the stadium right into a frenzy.
With tensions hovering, the match headed right into a uncommon second Tremendous Over. This time, South Africa unleashed a fearless and explosive batting show, hammering 24 runs to set Afghanistan a frightening goal underneath immense strain.
Chasing in a do-or-die situation, Afghanistan faltered within the high-voltage second, and South Africa sealed a sensational victory in one of the vital dramatic finishes of the event.
Earlier, South Africa had posted a formidable 187 for six, powered by a commanding 61 from Ryan Rickelton and a fluent 59 by Quinton de Kock. The pair stitched collectively a vital 114-run partnership that laid the muse for an enormous whole.
Afghanistan refused to again down, matching the full with grit and willpower to drive the electrifying Tremendous Overs. Azmatullah Omarzai starred with three wickets, whereas skipper Rashid Khan claimed two in a spirited bowling effort.
It was a contest crammed with momentum swings, strain moments, and edge-of-the-seat drama — a real World Cup basic.
