SA survive Shahzad onslaught for 37-run win
ESPNcricinfo staff
20-Mar-2016
Shapoor Zadran provided Afghanistan with an early breakthrough after South Africa chose to bat, sending back Hashim Amla for 5 • Getty Images
But with Quinton de Kock (45 off 31) on song, South Africa recovered quickly•Getty Images
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
A run-out of du Plessis ended the partnership, and with de Kock's wicket two overs later, Afghanistan pulled things back•Associated Press
But with AB de Villiers in rampaging form, the heat quickly shifted back to Afghanistan•Getty Images
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
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
Shahzad's burst was ended by Chris Morris, who brought South Africa back with another quick wicket•Getty Images
Gulbadin Naib continued the good work with Noor Ali Zadran, adding 45 for the third wicket off 31 balls•Getty Images
Kyle Abbott ended the stand with the scalp of Naib, while Imran Tahir had Noor Ali stumped soon after•Getty Images
Soon, South Africa bowled Afghanistan out of the contest by striking at regular intervals•Getty Images
Afghanistan folded for 172 and Morris finished a productive day with 4 for 27, as South Africa picked up a 37-run win•AFP