South Africa

Quinton de Kock (W)

Temba Bavuma (C)

Rassie van der Dussen

Aiden Markram

Heinrich Klaasen

David Miller

Andile Phehlukwayo

Gerald Coetzee

Keshav Maharaj

Kagiso Rabada

Lungi Ngidi

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Ibrahim Zadran

Rahmat Shah

Hashmatullah Shahidi (C)

Azmatullah Omarzai

Ikram Alikhil (W)

Mohammad Nabi

Rashid Khan

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Noor Ahmad

Naveen-ul-Haq

Abdullah Ahmadzai

Abdul Malik

Afsar Khan Zazai

Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar

Said Bahir Shah Mehboob

Bashir Ahmad

Bilal Sami

Darwish Abdul Rasooli

Fareed Ahmad Malik

Farmanullah Safi

Fazalhaq Farooqi

Gulbadin Naib

Hashmatullah Shahidi

Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai

Ikram Alikhil

Imran Mir

Ismat Alam

Karim Janat

Khalil Gurbaz

Mohammad Ishaq Shirzad

Mohammad Nabi Eisakhil

Nangeyalia Kharote Khan

Noor Ahmad Lakanwal

Qais Ahmad Kamawal

Rahmat Shah Zurmati

Rashid Khan Arman

Sediqullah Atal

Shahidullah Kamal

Sharafuddin Ashraf

Wafiullah Stanikzai Tarakhil

Mohammad Yamin Ahmadzai

Ziaur Rahman Sharifi

Zubaid Akbari

Aiden Kyle Markram

Andile Simelane

Anrich Arno Nortje

Connor Esterhuizen

Corbin Bosch

David Andrew Miller

Dewald Brevis

Dian Forrester

Donovan Ferreira

George Fredrik Linde

Gerald William Coetzee

Jason Franswyn Smith

Jordan Hermann

Keshav Athmanand Maharaj

Kwena Tshegofatso Maphaka

Lhuan-dre Gilbert Pretorius

Lungisani True-man Ngidi

Lubabalo Lutho Sipamla

Marco Jansen

Matthew Paul Breetzke

Nandre Burger

Nqobani Mokoena

Ottneil Emile Graham Baartman

Prenelan Subrayen

Quinton de Kock

Reeza Raphael Hendricks

Rubin Andrew Hermann

Ryan David Rickelton

Temba Bavuma

Tony de Zorzi

Tristan Stubbs

Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

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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Irfan Pathan makes a big statement, snubs Pakistan to reveal his second best cricket team in Asia

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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Watch: ICC shares video of potential semi-final between India, New Zealand despite Babar Azam's Pakistan having a slim chance

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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AFG vs SA Preview: South Africa lock horns with Afghanistan in their World Cup semifinal's dress rehearsal

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Arsenal cruised past Bayer Leverkusen with a 2-0 win to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, powered by goals from Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice.

Eberechi Eze opened the scoring before Declan Rice’s stunning strike sealed the win.

Mikel Arteta praised Eze’s form as Arsenal booked a quarter-final clash with Sporting CP.

After 2-0 win vs Bayer Leverkusen, Mikel Arteta lavishes praise on Eberechi Eze

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Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice scored as Arsenal secured a comfortable win at the Emirates.

Solid defensive display ensured a clean sheet as Mikel Arteta’s side advanced to face Sporting CP.

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Real Madrid eliminated Manchester City with a commanding 5-1 aggregate win to advance to the Champions League quarter-finals.

Vinicius Jr scored twice as Madrid secured a 2-1 win at the Etihad, following a 3-0 first-leg victory.

Bernardo Silva’s red card and a penalty helped Madrid dominate and complete a 5-1 aggregate triumph.

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Vinicius Jr stars as Real Madrid knockout Manchester City from UCL

Sporting CP staged a historic comeback, thrashing Bodø/Glimt 5–0 after extra time to overturn a three-goal deficit and reach the Champions League quarter-finals.

Gonçalo Inácio, Pedro Gonçalves, and Luis Suárez led Sporting’s stunning fightback to level the tie.

 Maxi Araújo and Rafael Nel sealed a dominant extra-time performance to complete a 5–3 aggregate win.

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Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City Thunder face the Orlando Magic despite multiple injury absences.

Jalen Williams ruled out as Thunder deal with several injury and G League absences.

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Series Stats

Most Runs

Best Strike Rate

Most 4s

Most 6s

Most Wickets

Virat Kohli

IND

765 Runs 11 Matches•11 Inns

Rohit Sharma

IND

597 Runs 11 Matches•11 Inns

Quinton de Kock

SA

594 Runs 10 Matches•10 Inns

Rachin Ravindra

NZ

578 Runs 10 Matches•10 Inns

Daryl Mitchell

NZ

552 Runs 10 Matches•9 Inns

David Warner

AUS

535 Runs 11 Matches•11 Inns

Shreyas Iyer

IND

530 Runs 11 Matches•11 Inns

KL Rahul

IND

452 Runs 11 Matches•10 Inns

Rassie van der Dussen

SA

448 Runs 10 Matches•10 Inns

Mitchell Marsh

AUS

441 Runs 10 Matches•10 Inns

Aiden Markram

SA

406 Runs 10 Matches•10 Inns

Dawid Malan

ENG

404 Runs 9 Matches•9 Inns

Glenn Maxwell

AUS

400 Runs 9 Matches•9 Inns

Mohammad Rizwan

PAK

395 Runs 9 Matches•8 Inns

Ibrahim Zadran

AFG

376 Runs 9 Matches•9 Inns

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597 Runs

11 Matches•11 Inns

594 Runs

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578 Runs

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552 Runs

10 Matches•9 Inns

535 Runs

11 Matches•11 Inns

530 Runs

11 Matches•11 Inns

452 Runs

11 Matches•10 Inns

448 Runs

10 Matches•10 Inns

441 Runs

10 Matches•10 Inns

406 Runs

10 Matches•10 Inns

404 Runs

9 Matches•9 Inns

400 Runs

9 Matches•9 Inns

395 Runs

9 Matches•8 Inns

376 Runs

9 Matches•9 Inns