South Africa vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Live Updates: Proteas Aim to Seal the Series
The second ODI between South Africa and Afghanistan is underway at the Boland Park in Paarl, South Africa. The Proteas, looking to seal the series after a convincing win in the first ODI, will be aiming to continue their strong form against a determined Afghan side.
Here are the live updates from the match:
Toss: Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first.
Early Wickets: South Africa made a strong start, picking up two early wickets. Tabraiz Shamsi, the left-arm wrist spinner, struck first, dismissing Rahmanullah Gurbaz for just 8 runs. Wayne Parnell then followed up with a brilliant delivery to dismiss Ibrahim Zadran for 2 runs.
Afghan Recovery: Despite the early losses, Afghanistan managed to rebuild their innings with a solid partnership between Azmatullah Omarzai and Najibullah Zadran. The duo batted cautiously, rotating the strike effectively and building a decent total.
South African Bowling Dominance: The Proteas bowlers, however, were relentless in their pursuit of wickets. Lungi Ngidi picked up two crucial wickets, including the dangerous Azmatullah Omarzai, while Wayne Parnell claimed his third wicket of the innings.
Afghanistan's Fight: Afghanistan, however, did not go down without a fight. Najibullah Zadran anchored the innings, playing a responsible knock and putting up a good fight against the South African bowling attack.
South Africa's Clinical Finish: The Proteas, however, kept applying pressure and eventually wrapped up the innings. Lungi Ngidi ended up with a 3-wicket haul, while Wayne Parnell finished with an impressive 4-wicket haul, helping South Africa restrict Afghanistan to a below-par total.
South African Chase: South Africa began their chase with a cautious approach, looking to build a strong foundation. Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks were steady at the crease, rotating the strike effectively.
De Kock's Brilliance: Quinton de Kock, once again, played a crucial role in the chase, scoring a brilliant century. He was aggressive from the start, smashing boundaries at will and taking the pressure off his partners.
Proteas' Dominance: With de Kock's blistering knock, South Africa were comfortably cruising towards victory. The Proteas' batting lineup looked in control throughout the innings, and there was no sign of any threat from the Afghan bowlers.
South Africa Win the Series: South Africa eventually chased down the target comfortably, winning the second ODI by a comfortable margin. This win sealed the series for the Proteas, giving them a 2-0 lead.
Man of the Match: Quinton de Kock was awarded the Man of the Match award for his brilliant century.
The series now moves to the third and final ODI on [Date] at [Venue].
Stay tuned for more live updates and analysis of the match!
Key Takeaways:
- South Africa's bowling attack once again proved to be dominant, with Wayne Parnell and Lungi Ngidi leading the way.
- Quinton de Kock continues to be a vital asset for the Proteas, showing his class with another impressive century.
- Afghanistan, despite the loss, showed glimpses of resilience and fight throughout the innings.
This article will be updated throughout the match with all the latest scores, wickets, and highlights.
