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Afghanistan Secures Historic First ODI Win Over South Africa.

Afghanistan triumphed with a six-wicket victory in Sharjah, marking their first-ever ODI win against South Africa.

  • South Africa, missing several key players, were bowled out for 106 in 33.3 overs after electing to bat first.
  • Afghanistan's bowlers Fazalhaq Farooqi and AM Ghazanfar led the charge with figures of 4-35 and 3-20 respectively.
  • Despite early setbacks in their chase, Afghanistan reached the target in 26 overs, driven by a 47-run partnership between Azmatullah Omarzai and Gulbadin Naib.
  • Wiaan Mulder was the standout performer for South Africa, scoring his maiden ODI half-century with 52 runs.
  • The second match of the three-game series will take place at the same venue on Friday.
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