T20 World Cup Thriller: South Africa Win After Historic Double Super Over
South Africa defeated Afghanistan in a thrilling T20 World Cup match that went into a historic double Super Over, marking the first such finish in the tournament.
Prasanth Subramani
In a dramatic encounter in the ICC T20 World Cup, South Africa national cricket team defeated Afghanistan national cricket team after a historic double Super Over, marking the first such finish in the tournament.
Batting first, South Africa scored 187/6 in 20 overs. Afghanistan matched the total with 187 all out in 19.4 overs, forcing the game into a Super Over.
First Super Over
Afghanistan batted first and scored 17 runs. South Africa replied with 17/1, leveling the contest and pushing the match into a second Super Over.
Second Super Over
South Africa, batting first, posted a strong 23 runs in the six-ball shootout, with aggressive hitting turning the momentum in their favour. Chasing 24, Afghanistan managed 19/2, falling short as South Africa sealed a thrilling victory.
The nail-biting match, filled with twists and dramatic moments, will be remembered as one of the most exciting finishes in T20 World Cup history.
