South Africa Edges Afghanistan in Thrilling T20 World Cup Match Decided by Second Super Over

Summary

South Africa won a thrilling T20 World Cup match against Afghanistan after two Super Overs, finally chasing down 24 runs in the second Super Over after both teams scored 187 in regulation.

Key Points
  • South Africa defeated Afghanistan in a T20 World Cup match decided by a second Super Over.
  • Both teams scored 187 runs in the 20-over regulation match, leading to the first Super Over.
  • Afghanistan set a target of 18 runs in the first Super Over; South Africa scored 17, leading to a second Super Over.
  • In the second Super Over, South Africa set 24 runs, which Afghanistan failed to chase, scoring 19 runs.
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