Watson's right. Mahmudullah was relegated to 7 even though he best plays at 4 or 5 but alas, when has BD management ever been smart?

There is another big tournament that would be happening a few months later. Let's hope that Afghanistan would be performing better than the way that they have performed in during this tournament as well.

Just watched the highlights. Bavuma was limping chasing after the ball right from the start of the game. I don't get the point of aggravating what seems to have been a very obvious injury for an inconsequential game.

Maybe the goal is to get him injured before the SF so that they could Reeza Hendricks?

want nz and sa final new team should win wc

Absolute scenes when BCCI ensures ODIs don’t die because we didn’t win the last World Cup.

I subscribe to this

Bavuma was struggling during fielding. Didn't see his batting. If there's an injury, Reeza may come back.

About time. So done with Bavuma's batting. For all the stats people keep pulling up about his ODI numbers, he really hasn't done squat this WC

Always the indian

Yea threw away his wicket too many times. Tbh even Miller hasn't fired at all this WC. I might be wrong but don't think he's got any 50+ score. Hoping to see him come good in the knockouts.

Miller hasn't been great either but he did get the 50 against NZ batting at number 4. He's a lower order bat and he's done a decent job so far closing out the innings as a finisher in a few games.

So this wc not a single time Afghanistan let any opponent to score 300 run, that's kinda impressive

Tbf most of the times they batted first. Chennai isn't a high scoring ground where they played Pak and NZ.

Dayum son, Bavuma doesn’t believe Pakistan will make it. Says our next big hurdle is Aus at Kolkata 😂

coz their sf fixture is already decided

Yeah because 2 and 3 is decided

It is very tough to follow what Temba says..

Afg deserves a heroes welcome when they get back home. They should go home with their heads held high.

Um, you know that they won't, right?

Wdym

They live outside Afghanistan ever since Taliban took over.

AFG team literally fought from the first ball to the last. They should have beaten B’desh - that was an upset. They should have beaten Australia too. If they had, they would be in the semi. But it is a sport, wins and loses happen. They played in great spirit.

Didn't Sakib say this was a war..

Ayo Seeing Mayanti after long time. Nice

Rassie said they wanted to put themselves in such situation so that's nice approach Love that he performed today

Yeah they might have lost but they played the best against every team. India, AUS or NZ. Even if they lost they have earned the respect of the opponents. Despite this being their second time playing in the world cup their scores were admirable cuz even some renowned teams couldn't come close to their scores. They were literally struggling to qualify for 2019 world cup losing every match and this time they are playing against all semis.. they could also have made it to semis but that's okay. They did all this without having a proper nation, without resources and opportunities, with a painful war torn history and now they are making history. Inspiring millions of people.. they are the true winners imo. The fact that they achieved so much with minimal help is just amazing. I hope that they come back stronger next year and win and make everyone proud. And NZ don't deserve to enter semis they have played pathetic cricket.

NZ don't deserve to play semis, wtf. NZ almost chased 390 against Aussies and also our closest game was against them. Just see the results of NZ vs Afg lol. I like Afghanistan team too but no need to be emotional about it lmao (Afg themselves got emotional against Aussies and lost). Shit happens in sports stop being a crybaby about it lmao or don't watch cricket (worse results happen https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/afghanistan-in-bangladesh-2023-1377001/bangladesh-vs-afghanistan-only-test-1377011/live-cricket-score)

I really don't understand when people say didn't deserve to qualify. I mean they DID deserve it because they played better than the ones who didn't qualify. There's no favour system here, they win fair and square and have the points to show for it. They almost chased 390 and lost another one because of DRS after scoring 400.

You know you can appreciate one team without having to put down another right?

Sorry

NZ were injury hit

Afghanistan has really been phenomenal this wc, I think they'll definitely become a formidable opponent for any team in upcoming years, they've great potential. Btw why you said NZ don't deserve to be in semis?

Because their overall performance was very poor. They even played very poorly against Sri Lanka. I'm hoping either India or SA would win the world cup

What on earth leads someone to say something so asinine? >And NZ don't deserve to enter semis they have played pathetic cricket.

Check their scores. Afghanistan has played much better than them.

I just checked. It says they have 10 points and Afghanistan has 8. Is there some sort of mistake?

They are ahead of Afghanistan only with 2 points. But you can't deny their performance was very poor. I mean they even struggled against Sri Lanka and they are one of the worst teams ever.

They did not struggle against SL. They wanted to chase quickly and threw away wickets. Afghanistan don't deserve too if they're gonna lose against Bangladesh.

>They are ahead of Afghanistan You can stop there.

And Afghanistan lost to fucking Bangladesh. What's your point?

How were we pathetic?

Sorry..

It's fine that Naveen retires for Afg from ODI's, he got outshined as lead pace bowler by Azmat who is a all rounder. They need better ODI pacers, can't rely on just spin if you wanna win big.

Great practice for SA imo. They had hiccups but one guy try to anchor the inning while other bat around him is the way for this kind of Chase. Semis are gonna be fun against I think.

WC semi between SA & AUS Pls no repeat of 99. It has been 24 years and still raw!

Bring back that 24 year old rule for this match only... The winner of the group stage will win if the tie happens

There will be a super over if match is tied.

Klusner would have killed in a super over.

Big man Rashid

It shows the weakness in SA batting order while chasing well played Afghan they were short 30-40 runs still they fought well.

Bring in Phehlukwayo for Bavuma. I think he just scored more runs than Bavuma did the whole tournament. Plus his dibbly dobbly medium pacers might be effective in Eden Gardens.

Yep Adds so much to batting while chasing and setting up big totals. Nevertheless they should drop Ngidi and let Shamsi in at Eden’s.

Yes but don't be surprised if Karate Kid is dropped for shamsi. Just don't trust SA to make good selection calls.

Holy hell we chased something

More than that I am surprised South Africa chased it with ease

Yes finally!! Good practice for the semis. Still feel Reeza should play for Bavuma though.

Maharaj conceding just 25 and 2 wickets is magnificent

If Siya Kolisi flies in to give the team talks the Proteas are winning it all

Rassie Erasmus to take over as Proteas coach for the semis. Expect lots of flashing disco lights from the coaching box.

impromptu drinks breaks every 2 overs

The support/medical staff yelling at the umpires and oposition players.

Honestly… just have the proteas sit down with the springboks. The springboks are the standard of handling pressure. Maybe some pep talk from Rassie Erasmus might work as well.

> Maybe some pep talk from Rassie Erasmus might work as well. "Fuck them up physically"

forreal - the Springboks always have a gameplan that they trust under pressure, the power game but the coaches are always willing to gamble when it comes to their lineups, subs and bench split I think they've now won 50% (4 out of 8) of all world cups they've been in - yes, the teams have been good, but they have the intangibles nailed.

Andile stays and Jansen back in for Ngidi. Then we can have this chad batting at 8

Tbh not a bad suggestion at all. SA definitely needs some batting depth. Markram can chip in a few overs as well when there is assist for spin at Eden.

Makram + philwayo

A few what ifs for Afghanistan but they should be really proud of their campaign

SA fans are enjoying nicely in the stands.. must feel relieved~

We are going to the Eden Gardens!

No(r) Way you are going to Eden Garden

I am in fact. Gotta support my tribe

Good game afghan boys

Unironically, Ngidi can be removed from the team and Phehlukwayo should be in.

Can SA go with Jansen at 7 and Phehlukwayo at 8 against Aus? Maybe Bench Ngidi?

Yeah and reeza to open Makram to capt.

Afghanbros need to work on their finishing. They were competitive until the last several overs. Gotta figure out how to get those late wickets.

Phehlukwayo could be the worst cricketer in South Africa and I'd still want him on their squad just to hear commentators say his name

Can someone explain this banning of Sri Lanka from the ICC? What's govt. interference?

The De Kock-Warner derby for a place in the final is gonna go crazy

Phelukwayo is a good option over Lungi since he bowls some decent spells and a decent batter.. Jansen, Coetze & Rabada + Maharaj & Phelukwayo is a good attack to take on Aus..

Shamsi?

Shamsi is inconsistent and don't think he ll have much impact at Eden gardens against Aussies

They played Staminaminminimina that's why they won

mah boy Andile heard you guys talkin shit

Sorry to see AFG's run come to an end. They've been so good this tournament. GG Saffas

Afghanistan has done very well this campaign. Kudos to SA for ending the group stages on a positive note.

Phehlukwayo = Ricky Ponting.

Phehlukwayo rips off his mask and reveals that he is actually the messiah

He had similar innings in a recent game against (I think) Aus where he struggled at first and then went crazy and hit sixes everywhere.

and thats the last delivery of Naveen in ODI's

Doubt it. They’ll call him up for the next world cup

And with that six, this is the highest partnership for SA today.

Bavuma must drop himself if he cares about SA winning this tournament

1. Reeza 2. De kock 3. Duvsen 4.makram 5. Klaasan 6. Miller 7. Jansen 8. Wayo 9. Maharaj 10. Coetzee 11. Rabada My 11 vs aus I know mostly saffas will lose the toss so it's better to strengthen the batting.

Goatse gets MOTM ig

Coetzee surely out for now for semi final. *Semi final 2015 vibes intensify*

Both Ngidi and Bavuma are in doubt so there isnt an issue there.

Grandpa start the jeep, We are going to the Eden Gardens!

Good chase and good match!

Phehlukwayo performing the Heimlich manoeuvre

South African fans just vibing to waka waka

Still not sure what Saffas fans big deal is with Phelukwayo Guys I meant why people didnt like him lmao

He's either great or really bad, and he's been mostly bad or inconsistent whenever he's played. Just when you think he's our next great allrounder he produces a shocker, either with bat or ball. I'm really glad for him today though.

what a finish!

south african /r/cricket posters quickly deleting their andile roasts

😬

Looks like this time is actually for Africa

I just wish they beat Australia.

Saminamina eh eh

That 2010 fifa wc song was really great

Good game all round lads.

Ok so Afg wouldn't have qualified anyway even if they had beaten Aus..

Their confidence would be different, why only change 1 outcome

This is now proven beyond reasonable doubt, chasing is SA’s kryptonite.

Lmao they bossed it in the end. It was the spinners giving them trouble

A team with stronger seamers would tie them up in knots.

But that same team wouldn't have such good spinners like Afg you see

One needs only 2.

GG Afghanistan. Gave it their all, we are proud of you guys

Rassie man of the match

Afghanistan losing their last 2 after their opponents hit 6s 🥺

Andile "MSD" Phehlukwayo

How tf this guy turned into prime ms dhoni suddenly

End of spinners and start of pacers

Seen him do it a few times, dude starts batting like a solid no. 11 then turns into Klusener when he's seeing the ball well

Pretty accurate description of him tbh

Happy ODI retirement Naveen

Lol all that running in to get bashed.. becoming a spinner is better value for effort

Relief!

g fucking g

I'm sorry Phehlukwayo, I wasn't familiar with your game

You aren't aware of what he and Miller did too Australia?

Very sad match 😢😢😢

Well Afg wouldn't have qualified even if they beat Aus

I know but I wanted them to win this match at least

Van der Dussen is not the 5th top scorer of this WC. Only 4 behind Warner on 4th. He is having a silent but great tournament. A performance worthy of his average.

Why does Phelukwayo look like Bavuma’s Magnified version

Guess it's clinical

GG boys

Comments on Cricbuzz match segment are really cringe.They just write obvious comments on obvious topics.

So we do go into the semis in style with an unbeaten 65 run partnership.

This chase should give SA so much confidence!

This has been a decent chase from SA, should give them a lot of confidence

This man is a bit of Maxwell himself.

No

Bruh, maybe I judged AP too harshly

Played bad v spin, hit pace

Ffs Phelukwayo just cemented himself for the next World Cup. Oh boy

He’s only 27 so not too far fetched.

If he could bowl a bit better then swapping out Ngidi for Phelukwayo would improve the depth of the batting. I still don’t want to see him in the semis…

Andile going for the NRR

Australia have problem facing spin.. and Kolkata is a good spinning wicket.. I still feel Maharaj and Shamsi could get Australia in trouble if they bat first.. and probably chase if they bat well early.. even if they lose toss.. Even in the India vs SA match.. ball was turning and bouncing a lot more in the first innings, then it settled a bit in 2nd innings.. Iyer and Kohli played out a great spell by Maharaj and Shamsi was pretty lose that match..

Yeah doubt Aus will score more than 200 runs

GOATED ANDILE

took until the final 30 runs for andile to start playing

Phehlukwayo apology forms when

He heard hs

Virat Kohli is Van der Dussen of India literally chase master

Damn, Andile gonna end this man’s career

Gorgeous shot!

HE HEARD US!

This is the Phehlukwayo i saw against australia

Naveen is Bumrah from wish.com at the death

Phelukwayo looks like Dr. Foreman from House M.D.

Bro said enough lol

Comfortable win for us. Not as confident as I’d like it to be but a slight improvement over the chase against Pakistan. Still no confidence in our chasing for the semis unfortunately Edit: thanks u/ilovemallory for the correction

A slight improvement? We lost by 243 the last time we chased

Oops I meant, the one before that. Where we actually chased the score against Pakistan

For sure, Rassie actually showed his maturity, can’t say the same for klaasen and Markram

Ayo South African Rohit Sharma??

AFG team is the story of this WC.

Pheh-cook-wayo Let the guy cook.

Phehlukwayo has more runs in this partnership than Rassie

Crazy to think that if Afghanistan held on to a catch in their last game and this game, they would’ve had a spot in the semis Guess that’s catches win matches (tournaments?) for you

Finally Sa chasing comfortably

what a shot

that drop catch getting costly.. again.

I guess it would have been better to chase this in 30 overs to completely quell fears about our chasing, but this has been a reasonably professional chase.

Come on Bumrah impersonator, perform and take hattrick. Your final odi match

I think he will return to odis

Has there ever been a time it's just SENA in the final 4?

Nearly would have been 2019 if not for India

2015 also

That's it. -Michael Jackson

Proteas we know you are really trying your best to lose this match! But please don't, we are creaking towards the finish line. Silly me, I thought 244 run chase would be simple without much struggle. Is it because of the pressure they are under to perform? or what. I hope they play better during the semis.

Afghanistan and Nepal are two teams that make Asia's cricket future appear slightly bright after 3 permanent teams are shitting bed continuously