That's that. And it is a wide that gets South Africa home. Was a flatter length ball well outside off. Called a wide and with that South Africa win the third ODI by seven wickets and 102 balls to spare. But it is Afghanistan who take the series 2-1.
Afghanistan vs South Africa, 3rd ODI at Sharjah, AFG vs SA, Sep 22 2024 - Ball by Ball Commentary
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3rd ODI (D/N), Sharjah, September 22, 2024, Afghanistan vs South Africa
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(33/50 ov, T:170) 170/3
South Africa won by 7 wickets (with 102 balls remaining)
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A beaming Shahidi collects the winner's trophy. The Afghanistan team line up for the winning photograph. There's Mohammad Nabi's right in front. Gulbadin Naib lifts the trophy and then flexes his muscles, like he always does. And with that, the series draws to a close as well. Not the end of South Africa's UAE trip though as they will next face Ireland in a two-match T20I and three-match ODI series in Abu Dhabi between September 27 and October 7. But that's all from us today. On behalf of Aaditya and Ranjith, this is me Ashish signing off. Ciao!
Here's the Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi: Feeling very happy with the series win. Overall it was a good series and there was a lot of learning involved as well. I would be more happy if we would have won this match. At the same time, we were looking to give the youngsters more chance. Today, the run outs was a big reason why we didn't finish on top. [Young players] We have a lot of youngsters who are capable. We are trying to give them a chance. I cannot mention the names.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma: I am happy with the performance today. We were happy to up our skills today. We were quite clinical with the bat. In terms of series, not what we planned for. The guys will take a lot of experience and learning from it. Today we were clinical with the bat. Myself and Tony we had to take care of the PP. The guys in the middle carried on. There was a bit of help with the dew, the ball skidded on.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is the player of the match and series: I feel really proud to perform against a quality team. It is a big achievement. Very happy with my performance. That was really special. But I feel disappointed to miss out today. To score against a quality team was special. This was a great series for me and my team. Hoping to keep this momentum for the Champions Trophy as well.
Mustafa Moudi : "Great series... wish it was a 5 matches series !!"
Do hang around for the presentations
9.37pm A clinical win from the South African team who would feel has come two games too late. The bowlers first put up a strong show, with Ngidi, Peter and Phehlukwayo all taking two wickets apiece. Three top-order run outs also did not help Afghanistan as they were bowled out for 169 in 34 overs. In reply, South Africa lost their openers early and the batters, in challenging conditions looked all at sea. But without the pressure of the required rate, Markram dug in. He found an ally in Stubbs with the duo adding 72 runs for the fourth wicket. Makram finished unbeaten on 69 off 67 balls with four fours and three sixes. South Africa take the final ODI but Afghanistan have won the series 2-1.
33.1
1w
Gurbaz to Stubbs, 1 wide
South Africa need just one to win. Surely this is the last over of the chase. Gurbaz to bowl
end of over 3312 runs
SA: 169/3CRR: 5.12 • RRR: 0.05 • Need 1 run from 17 overs
Aiden Markram69 (67b 4x4 3x6)
Tristan Stubbs26 (42b 1x4 1x6)
Naveed Zadran 5-0-45-0
Fareed Ahmad 7-1-17-1
32.6
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Naveed Zadran to Markram, no run
Fuller outside off, drives with authority but can't beat cover
Scores level
32.5
1
Naveed Zadran to Stubbs, 1 run
Fuller on middle, he pushes to mid-on and sets off
32.4
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Naveed Zadran to Stubbs, no run
Fuller on middle and leg, worked to short midwicket
SA need just two more
32.3
6
Naveed Zadran to Stubbs, SIX runs
Stubbs joins in on the fun and gets six to his name. Banged in short, Stubbs gets in position nice and early and pulls well in front of square and over the fence
32.2
1
Naveed Zadran to Markram, 1 run
Length on middle and leg, he pushes to long-on
Just 9 more to get for South Africa
32.1
4
Naveed Zadran to Markram, FOUR runs
What a lovely drive from Markram. Length outside off, he drives crisply on the up and pierces the gap between mid-off and extra cover
end of over 322 runs
SA: 157/3CRR: 4.90 • RRR: 0.72 • Need 13 runs from 18 overs
Tristan Stubbs19 (39b 1x4)
Aiden Markram64 (64b 3x4 3x6)
Fareed Ahmad 7-1-17-1
Naveed Zadran 4-0-33-0
31.6
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Fareed Ahmad to Stubbs, no run
Length ball on off and middle, he presents the full face of the bat back to the bowler
31.5
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Fareed Ahmad to Stubbs, no run
Angles the length ball on off, he pushes back to the bowler
31.4
1
Fareed Ahmad to Markram, 1 run
On a length just outside off, eased to long on
31.3
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Fareed Ahmad to Markram, no run
On a length outside off, pushed to extra cover
31.2
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Fareed Ahmad to Markram, no run
Back of a length ball angling in on off, he pushes to mid-off on the up.
31.1
1
Fareed Ahmad to Stubbs, 1 run
Back of a length ball outside off, he slaps this to deep cover
South Africa need 15 runs from 19 overs.
end of over 3112 runs
SA: 155/3CRR: 5.00 • RRR: 0.78 • Need 15 runs from 19 overs
Aiden Markram63 (61b 3x4 3x6)
Tristan Stubbs18 (36b 1x4)
Naveed Zadran 4-0-33-0
Fareed Ahmad 6-1-15-1
30.6
4
Naveed Zadran to Markram, FOUR runs
Pulled down leg and he gets four more. Banged in short around his ribs as he shuffles across and gets it just past a diving keeper to his left
30.5
2
Naveed Zadran to Markram, 2 runs
On a length outside off, he leans into the drive to deep cover
30.4
1
Naveed Zadran to Stubbs, 1 run
Length on Stubbs' bat but down leg, he nudges it to fine leg with the fielder getting across swiftly
30.3
1
Naveed Zadran to Markram, 1 run
Chips this over mid-off now, not timed well again. Back of a length ball outside off, he looks to go down-town, gets just enough bat to clear Shahidi
30.2
2
Naveed Zadran to Markram, 2 runs
In the air, but in no-man's land. Was on a length on his pads as Markram flicks it to the left of deep midwicket for two more.
30.1
2
Naveed Zadran to Markram, 2 runs
On a length outside off, he drives on the up to the right of deep cover for a couple of runs
Thanks, Aaditya. Shouldn't be long this. SA need 27 runs in 120 balls. Zadran is back from over the wicket
end of over 301 run
SA: 143/3CRR: 4.76 • RRR: 1.35 • Need 27 runs from 20 overs
Tristan Stubbs17 (35b 1x4)
Aiden Markram52 (56b 2x4 3x6)
Fareed Ahmad 6-1-15-1
Nangeyalia Kharote 6-0-31-0
And with that, I hand over to Ashish to take you through to the end of this one.
29.6
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Fareed Ahmad to Stubbs, no run
Length ball on off stump, pushed confidently to extra cover.
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