South Africa vs Afganistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
World Cup • South Africa won the match by 101 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of World Cup, South Africa took on Afganistan on Jun 25, 2026, 12:38 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: South Africa won the match by 101 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 635 runs and 8 wickets fall between South Africa (368/3 in 50.0 overs) and Afganistan (267/5 in 50.0 overs).
2. South Africa Innings Breakdown (368/3)
Batting in the first innings, South Africa finished on 368/3 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.36 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, South Africa accumulated 88 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Quntb De Kock spearheaded the batting effort with 182 runs off 101 balls (including 7 fours and 20 sixes at a strike rate of 180.2). Valuable middle-order support came from David Miller, who contributed 70 runs off 77 deliveries, while Hendricks added 52 (61b). The bowling side conceded 9 extra runs (wides: 9, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Haw led the bowling figures with 2/47 in 10.0 overs (economy 4.70), assisted by Rashid Khan (1/64 in 10.0 overs).
3. Afganistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (267/5)
Pursuing a target of 369 runs for victory, Afganistan recorded 267/5 in 50.0 overs at a scoring rate of 5.34 runs per over. Gurbaz anchored the chase for Afganistan with 66 runs from 92 balls (7 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 71.7), alongside Gullbadin who chipped in with 65 off 71 balls. Defending the total, Steyn delivered a key spell of 2/51 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.10, while Burger finished with 1/52 (10.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Quntb De Kock and A B De Villers (South Africa), who combined for 169 runs off 100 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Mr Shah making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Quntb De Kock (South Africa) topped the match rankings with 239.0 total points, followed closely by Rashid Khan (207.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Quntb De Kock.