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South Africa saw off a spirited fightback from Afghanistan to win by five wickets in their final World Cup group game and consolidate second place in the standings.
South Africa have 14 points from their nine games, two points ahead of Australia who play Bangladesh today. Both South Africa and Australia have already qualified for the semifinals. Afghanistan wrapped up their best ever World Cup campaign with four wins and also sealed a place in the Champions Trophy.
Afghanistan opted to bat first and posted 244 in 50 overs on the back of Azmatullah Omarzai’s unbeaten knock of 97, which included seven boundaries and three sixes, while Gerald Coetzee was the pick of the South African bowlers with figures of 4-44. — SuperSport
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter