Cardiff: Leggie Imran Tahir starred in South Africa’s impressive bowling performance over Afghanistan, leading the Proteas to their first win of the World Cup here and keeping them alive in the tournament.
Tahir (4/29) triggered Afghanistan’s dramatic batting collapse which saw them being bundled out for 125 in 34.1 overs from 56 for one in the 16th over.
South Africa, in another rain affected tie that was reduced to 48 overs a side after the second interruption, chased down the paltry target in 28.1 overs with openers Quinton de Kock (68) and Hashim Amla (41 not out) sharing a 104-run stand.
It was a much needed win for South Africa who had lost their first three games before they shared a point with the West Indies following a washout.
For Afghanistan, it was their fourth loss in as many games.
Brief scores: Afghanistan: 125 all out (Rashid Khan 35, Noor Ali Zadran 32; Imran Tahir 4/29) vs South Africa 131/1 (Quinton de Kock 68, Hashim Amla 41; Gulbadin Naib 1/29). (PTI)
