Updated On: 11 November, 2023 08:00 AM IST | Ahmedabad | PTI
Top-order batsman Van der Dussen’s unbeaten 76 helps Proteas win close encounter after being in dire straits against Afghanistan; Omarzai’s 97* in vain

South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen and Andile Phehlukwayo (right) celebrate their win over Afghanistan in Ahmedabad yesterday. Pic/AFP
Calmness of Rassie van der Dussen and the fire of Gerald Coetzee helped experienced South Africa overcame a spirited resistance from Afghanistan to carve out a five-wicket win in their last league game of the World Cup here on Friday. Set a target of 245, South Africa, who are already assured of a place in semi-finals, completed the task with Van der Dussen remaining unbeaten on 76 off 95 balls.
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