SA survive Shahzad onslaught for 37-run win

Afghanistan v South Africa, World T20, Group 1, Mumbai
Shapoor Zadran provided Afghanistan with an early breakthrough after South Africa chose to bat, sending back Hashim Amla for 5© Getty Images
© Getty ImagesShapoor Zadran provided Afghanistan with an early breakthrough after South Africa chose to bat, sending back Hashim Amla for 5
But with Quinton de Kock (45 off 31) on song, South Africa recovered quickly© Getty Images
© Getty ImagesBut with Quinton de Kock (45 off 31) on song, South Africa recovered quickly
De Kock found an able partner in Faf du Plessis, and the pair combined for a 65-run second-wicket stand off just 42 balls© Getty Images
© Getty ImagesDe Kock found an able partner in Faf du Plessis, and the pair combined for a 65-run second-wicket stand off just 42 balls
A run-out of du Plessis ended the partnership, and with de Kock's wicket two overs later, Afghanistan pulled things back© Associated Press
© Associated PressA run-out of du Plessis ended the partnership, and with de Kock's wicket two overs later, Afghanistan pulled things back
But with AB de Villiers in rampaging form, the heat quickly shifted back to Afghanistan© Getty Images
© Getty ImagesBut with AB de Villiers in rampaging form, the heat quickly shifted back to Afghanistan
De Villiers's onslaught, which included 29 runs off a Rashid Khan over, saw him score 64 off 29 balls, and powered South Africa to 209 for 5© Associated Press
© Associated PressDe Villiers's onslaught, which included 29 runs off a Rashid Khan over, saw him score 64 off 29 balls, and powered South Africa to 209 for 5

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Having posted 229 against England, South Africa became the first team to score 200 or more twice in a single edition of the World T20

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Afghanistan's total in this match is the highest for an Associate nation against a top-eight side

South Africa had runs on the board, but their bowlers' plans were upset early by Mohammad Shahzad, whose 19-ball 44 gave Afghanistan a blazing start© Associated Press
© Associated PressSouth Africa had runs on the board, but their bowlers' plans were upset early by Mohammad Shahzad, whose 19-ball 44 gave Afghanistan a blazing start
Shahzad's burst was ended by Chris Morris, who brought South Africa back with another quick wicket© Getty Images
© Getty ImagesShahzad's burst was ended by Chris Morris, who brought South Africa back with another quick wicket
Gulbadin Naib continued the good work with Noor Ali Zadran, adding 45 for the third wicket off 31 balls© Getty Images
© Getty ImagesGulbadin Naib continued the good work with Noor Ali Zadran, adding 45 for the third wicket off 31 balls
Kyle Abbott ended the stand with the scalp of Naib, while Imran Tahir had Noor Ali stumped soon after© Getty Images
© Getty ImagesKyle Abbott ended the stand with the scalp of Naib, while Imran Tahir had Noor Ali stumped soon after
Soon, South Africa bowled Afghanistan out of the contest by striking at regular intervals© Getty Images
© Getty ImagesSoon, South Africa bowled Afghanistan out of the contest by striking at regular intervals
Afghanistan folded for 172 and Morris finished a productive day with 4 for 27, as South Africa picked up a 37-run win© AFP
© AFPAfghanistan folded for 172 and Morris finished a productive day with 4 for 27, as South Africa picked up a 37-run win

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