South Africa vs Afghanistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
T10 World Cup • South Africa won the match by 10 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of T10 World Cup, South Africa took on Afghanistan on Oct 19, 2025, 09:45 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: South Africa won the match by 10 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 210 runs and 7 wickets fall between Afghanistan (102/7 in 10.0 overs) and South Africa (108/0 in 3.0 overs).
2. Afghanistan Innings Breakdown (102/7)
Batting in the first innings, Afghanistan finished on 102/7 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.20 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Afghanistan accumulated 60 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Af8 spearheaded the batting effort with 40 runs off 27 balls (including 4 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 148.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Af5, who contributed 20 runs off 9 deliveries, while Af7 added 20 (12b). With the ball in the first innings, Sa8 led the bowling figures with 4/20 in 2.0 overs (economy 10.00), assisted by Sa7 (2/20 in 2.0 overs).
3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (108/0)
Pursuing a target of 103 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 108/0 in 3.0 overs at a scoring rate of 36.00 runs per over. Sa1 anchored the chase for South Africa with 72 runs from 12 balls (0 fours, 12 sixes, strike rate 600.0), alongside Sa2 who chipped in with 36 off 6 balls. Defending the total, Af7 delivered a key spell of 0/36 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 36.00, while Af8 finished with 0/36 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sa1 and Sa2 (South Africa ), who combined for 108 runs off 18 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Sa8 (South Africa ) topped the match rankings with 132.0 total points, followed closely by Sa1 (114.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sa1.