Afghanistan’s hopes of reaching the Champions Trophy semi-finals came to an end as South Africa secured qualification based on a superior net run rate.
With South Africa bowling out England for 179 in 38.2 overs in the Champions Trophy’s 11th group level clash on Saturday, Afghanistan is out of the semis race as Proteas improved their NRR further.
New Zealand, India, and Australia have already advanced to the semi-finals.
From Group A, India and New Zealand booked their spots, while South Africa and Australia qualified for the semi-finals from Group B.
South African pacers Wiaan Mulder and Marco Jansen grabbed three wickets apiece to skittle England for a dismal 170 all out in their Champions Trophy Group B match in Karachi on Saturday.
Mulder finished with 3-25 while Jansen took 3-39 as England’s innings never took off after they won the toss and batted and ended in 38.2 overs.
Spinner Keshav Maharaj had figures of 2-35 as England’s batting chart presented a sorry picture with Jeo Root the highest scorer with 37.
