Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and updates from South Africa in Afghanistan (UAE) 2024

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Follow live coverage of Afghanistan vs South Africa from the South Africa in Afghanistan (UAE) 2024 today.

The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural competition was won by New Zealand after a thrilling victory over India in June 2021.

The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's.

The shortest form of the game sees teams compete in Twenty20. The newest format has been an instant global hit with a number of hugely-lucrative competitions massively popular all over the world. Australia are reigning world champions having taken victory in the 2021 tournament.

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Afghanistan vs South Africa

3.5

Nandre Burger to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Bavuma.

20 September 2024 13:23

Afghanistan vs South Africa

3.4

Nandre Burger to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Back of a length, to leg on the front foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.

20 September 2024 13:22

Afghanistan vs South Africa

3.3

Nandre Burger to Riaz Hassan. Back of a length, middle stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to third man for 1 run, fielded by Ngidi.

20 September 2024 13:21

Afghanistan vs South Africa

3.2

Nandre Burger to Riaz Hassan. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.

20 September 2024 13:21

Afghanistan vs South Africa

3.1

Nandre Burger to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, mis-timed to square leg for 1 run, fielded by de Zorzi.

20 September 2024 13:20

Afghanistan vs South Africa

2.6

Lungi Ngidi to Riaz Hassan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.

20 September 2024 13:19

Afghanistan vs South Africa

2.5

Lungi Ngidi to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, shy attempt by Mulder, fielded by Stubbs.

20 September 2024 13:18

Afghanistan vs South Africa

2.4

Lungi Ngidi to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump down the track Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.

20 September 2024 13:18

Afghanistan vs South Africa

2.3

Lungi Ngidi to Rahmanullah Gurbaz. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump down the track flick, hit pad to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.

20 September 2024 13:14

Afghanistan vs South Africa

2.2

Lungi Ngidi to Riaz Hassan. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Bavuma.

20 September 2024 13:13