Twitter reactions: Rassie van der Dussen shines as South Africa complete tricky chase against Afghanistan – ODI World Cup 2023

In the 42nd match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, South Africa emerged victorious against Afghanistan. With that ꦕAfghanℱistan have been officially eliminated from the multi-team tournament.

Azmatullah Omarzai takes Afghanistan to a competitive total

Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Afghanistan set a target of 245 runs for the Proteas. Afghanistan’s innings saw a commendable performance from Azmatullah Omarzai, who fell just short of a century with a brilliant ꦚ97 off 107 deliveries. However, the South African bowlers, led by Gerald Coetzee with a four-wicket haul, managed to restrict Afghanistan to a total of 244 runs in their allotted 50 overs.

Rassie van der Dussen guides South Africa home

Chasing the target, South Africa displayed a balanced batting effort, reaching 247/5 in 47.3 overs. Rassie van der Dussen played a crucial role with a composed 76 runs off 95 balls, guiding his team to a five-wicket victory. Other notable contributions came from Quinton de Kock (41) and Andile Phehlukwayo (39), ensuring South✱ Africa secured the win wi𒀰th 15 balls to spare.

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Despite Afghanistan’s bowlers putting up a fight, with Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan taking two wickets each, it was not enough to defend the modest total. Mujeeb Ur Rahman also chipped in with a wicket, but South Africa’s batting depth proved decisive.

In the end, South Africa’s well-rounded performance with both bat and ball secured a crucial win in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, maintaining their momentum in the tournament.

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Here is how Twitter reacted:

RASSIE LEADS PROTEAS CHASE 👏

Brilliant batting Rassie van der Dussen to steer the Proteas to a win over Aꦿfghanistan 🇿🇦🇦🇫

On to the semis we going ➡️

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA)

Andile Phehlukwayo hits th﷽e winning runs and South Africa winও by five wickets!! Hats off to Rassie van der Dussen for holding the innings together as South Africa chase down 245 with 15 balls to spare!!

— Kass Naidoo (@KassNaidoo)

South Africa defeated Afghanistan by 5 wickets.

Proteas finishes 2nd on the Points Table.

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)

Appreciation t🧸weet for Andile Phehlukwayo and Rassie van Der Dussen🔥🔥

What a great combination 🙌🙌

— #NativeOfBelaBela (@tsheko2020)

Well played, Rassie Van der Dussen…!!!!

He scored unbeatan 76* runs from 95 balls in tough situation run chase against Afghanistan in this World Cup – A brilliant knock from Der Dussen.

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh)

Rassie 🍸Van der Dussen is the kind of p🌃layer whose success feels personal.

— . (@119off61)

Great win! great composure and stability from Rassie Van Der ✨Dussen, Great contributioꦇn from Andile.

— The Weekdae (@TheWeekdaeZA)

Andile Phehlukway🌼o, closing the game with a 6, a 4 and then smashing another 6⛎ to end the game!🏏🇿🇦🔥🔥🔥

A൩ppreciation tweet for Andile Phehlukwayo ♑and Rassie van Der Dussen🔥🔥

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— Ntokozo Masuku (@visse_ss)

Afghan꧃istan might have lost but they played better than other co♔untries in this world cup

— LeMsira1 (@LeMsira1)

South Africa won by 5 wickets

Gerald Coetzee phenomenal 4 wicket per🗹formance & Rassie van der Dussen brilliant innings shone brightly.

Afghanistan couldn't deliver & exits from

— Khadija (@khadijatweets_)