AfghanistanvsSouth Africa

In the 1st ODI of the Afghanistan vs South Africa series, held in Sharjah on September 18, 2024, South Africa won the toss and opted to bat. However, Afghanistan’s bowlers dominated from the start, quickly reducing South Africa to 75-8 after just 24 overs. Wiaan Mulder was the only South African batsman showing some resistance, scoring 22 off 48 balls. Rashid Khan, Afghanistan's star spinner, was particularly effective, taking key wickets and exerting pressure on South Africa, supported by Azmatullah Omarzai and Nangeyalia Kharote.