South Africa survived Kagiso Rabada’s final-over meltdown against Afghanistan and then a double Super Over drama before prevailing in a heart-stopping Group D match of the Twenty20 World Cup.<\/p>\n
In a remarkable match of fluctuating fortunes, South Africa appeared to be in the box seat after half-centuries from Ryan Rickelton (61) and Quinton de Kock (59) powered them to a commanding 187-6.<\/p>\n
On a day of relentless drama, South Africa appeared to be in control as the match headed into its 40th over with Afghanistan needing 13 runs with just one wicket in hand.<\/p>\n
Rabada buckled under pressure and bowled two no-balls and a wide before managing to run out Fazalhaq Farooqi with the scores level.<\/p>\n
South Africa’s Tristan Stubbs hit a six off the final delivery to level the scores on 17 after the first Super Over.<\/p>\n
In the second Super Over, Afghanistan scored 19 before losing both the wickets in reply to South Africa’s 23.<\/p>\n
New Zealand and South Africa remain on course to advance to Super Eight from this group after winning two in two. Afghanistan, having lost to both of them, are staring at elimination from the tournament.<\/p>\n
The Black Caps and South Africa meet in Ahmedabad on Sunday morning.<\/p>\n
RNZ<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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