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Right-arm-faster Naveen-ul-Haq, who began his international ODI career in 2016, has been a significant contributor to the Afghanistan cricket team.

Afghanistan's Naveen-ul-Haq (L) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's Travis Head during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match between Australia and Afghanistan at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai 

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Star Afghanistan cricketer retires from ODIs at age 24 after team bows out of World Cup

Azmatullah Omarzai's unbeaten 97 propelled the team to a total of 244, a commendable effort even though South Africa clinched the match with a five-wicket win.&nbsp;

Hashmatullah Shahidi of Afghanistan leads their side out to field during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between Australia and Afghanistan at Wankhede Stadium on November 07, 2023 in Mumbai, India.

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'We gave a good message to the world...': Afghanistan captain Hasmatullah Shahidi brims with pride after World Cup campaign ends

In their last group match against South Africa, Afghanistan demonstrated commendable resilience. Choosing to bat first, they posted a respectable score of 244 runs in 50 overs.

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South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma suffered a hamstring injury during World Cup clash against Afghanistan and is doubtful for the semifinal match against Australia.

South African players celebrate the dismissal of Afghanistan's Ikram Alikhil during their World Cup clash on November 10.

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Big Blow to South Africa, star player doubtful for World Cup semifinal against Australia

South Africa recorded their sixth win of the ongoing World Cup 2023 after beating Afghanistan by five wickets at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on November 10.

South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen (left) celebrates his half century during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between South Africa and Afghanistan at Narendra Modi Stadium on November 10, 2023 in Ahmedabad, India. (Getty Images)

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SA vs AFG: South Africa push aside Afghanistan to end league campaign with close five-wicket to meet Australia in semis

Pakistan faces a daunting task to secure a spot in the World Cup 2023 semi-finals, needing a colossal win against England. Meanwhile, ICC share a lovely video for Diwali.

The Gateway of India all lit up for Diwali. (ICC)

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South African wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock has equalled the record for the most wicketkeeping dismissals in a World Cup match, joining the ranks of Adam Gilchrist and Sarfaraz Ahmed.

South Africa's star wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock in action during World Cup clash against Afghanistan on November 10. (Getty)

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SA vs AFG: Quinton de Kock emulates Adam Gilchrist's robust 20-year-old record against Afghanistan

Experience the comical brilliance of David Miller's juggling catch in the thrilling South Africa vs. Afghanistan match at the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

South African fielder David Miller attempting to take a catch during the World Cup match  against David Miller.

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Watch: 'Juggler' David Miller almost messes up a straightforward catch but fans laud South African for brilliant effort

Afghanistan have a lower net run rate than Pakistan and New Zealand, so they need to win by a large margin and hope that the other results go their way.&nbsp;

Temba Bavuma (L) and Hashmatullah Shahidi (R). 

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SA vs AFG: Afghanistan elects to bat; Tabraiz Shamsi and Marco Jansen rested as South Africa make two changes

After losing four games, Afghanistan will face South Africa in a must-win match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 10. South Africa have won six matches out of 8.&nbsp;

South Africa have already qualified for the knockout stages of the tournament. (Getty)

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