South African batsman got run out in a strange manner, team collapsed at 106 runs
SA vs AFG / South African batsman got run out in a strange manner, team collapsed at 106 runs
SA vs AFG - South African batsman got run out in a strange manner, team collapsed at 106 runs
SA vs AFG: A scene was witnessed at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, which shook the faith of cricket lovers. In the first match of the three-match ODI series, the South African team collapsed against Afghanistan for just 106 runs. South Africa's batting was so poor that the team returned to the pavilion in 33.3 overs, and four of these batsmen failed to even open their account.Funny run out of PhehlukwayoThe most ridiculous moment of this shameful performance of South Africa came when Andile Phehlukwayo was run out. This incident happened in the 10th over, when Phehlukwayo tried to steal a run in Allah Ghazanfar's over. But the strangest thing during this was that Phehlukwayo did not even know where the ball was. As soon as he started running to take the run, Gulbadin Naib, who was standing in the slip, hit the ball on the stumps and got him out. The video of this run out has gone viral on social media.
Wrath of Afghan bowlersThe South African team decided to bat first and Reeza Hendricks and Tony de Giorgi gave a quick start. But by the end of the third over, Fazalhaq Farooqui dismissed Hendricks. After this, captain Aiden Markram also became the victim of Allah Ghazanfar. In 10 overs, South Africa lost 7 wickets for only 36 runs.Contribution of Vian MulderHowever, Vian Mulder somehow saved the team's honor by staying on the pitch. He scored 52 runs, taking South Africa's score beyond 100. His contribution, albeit for a short time, was a relief to the team's shameful performance.ConclusionThis match has given a new definition to South Africa's batting. While Afghanistan's bowlers gave the team an important victory with their hard work. Such incidents happen often in this exciting game of cricket, but this time South Africa's performance was definitely a big shock for their fans. They will need to improve their technique and mentality in the upcoming matches so that they can overcome this embarrassment.