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You couldn't script a crazier final over: 175/9 (19). Afghanistan needed 13 from 6. Catch off first ball. South Africa win! But it's a no ball! Wide Dot Six! Dot No ball and 2 runs Afg need 2 runs off 3 balls and are on a free hit Afg try to run 2 and get run out Bruh! #t20worldcup #AFGvSA

Stunning 51/0 (4.1) start by Afghanistan 64/3 (7) but Ngidi 14/2 (2) and Rabada 15/1 (2) have clawed it back. Gurbaz 41* (23) flying. #T20WorldCup #AFGvSA

Two hundred was on the cards for South Africa 188/6 (20) but masterful Rashid 28/2 (4) removed Quinny 59 (41) and Rickleton 61 (28) in short order who had got SA to 121/1 (12). #t20worldcup #AFGvSA

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A look at goings on in the #ChampionsTrophy so far and a large and varied #photo gallery.
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South Africa win by 107 runs, Rahmat Shah nicking one from Rabada through to the keeper. It has been sent upstairs, but the reply quickly confirms a clear spike of ball on bat. Afghanistan 208 all out, Rahmat Shah 90. Rabada 3-36 from 8.3 overs.
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Afghanistan now nine down, as Noor Ahmad is bowled for 9. Rahmat Shah is 90* and has only Fazalhaq Farooqi for company with which to score the remaining ten runs to get to three figures. Afghanistan 208-9, 108 adrift.
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50 up for Rahmat Shah. Will make no difference to the result - Afghanistan are taking a hammering.
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South Africa end the innings with 10 runs off the last two balls to boost there score to 315-6. South Africa should have enough to win this one.
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The veteran Nabi strikes with his first ball of the match, removing Tony de Zorzi to make it 28-1 in the fifth over.
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