The three-match ODI series between Afghanistan and South Africa has started. This is the first time an ODI series is being played between the two teams. Both teams are playing this series in UAE. The first match of the series is being played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Afghanistan got off to a great start in this match. Afghanistan destroyed South Africa's entire batting in the powerplay itself. South Africa's team, adorned with star batsmen, lost more than half of the team in the first 10 overs.

Afghan bowlers wreak havoc in Sharjah

In this match being played between the two teams, South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first, which proved to be completely wrong. The first 10 overs were very tough for South Africa. Afghanistan, due to its excellent bowling, dismissed 7 South African batsmen in the first powerplay itself. During this, the African team could score only 36 runs. For Afghanistan, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Allah Ghazanfar bowled very lethally in the powerplay.

The pair of Farooqi and Ghazanfar created a stir

For Afghanistan, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Allah Ghazanfar took charge of bowling in the first 10 overs of this match. Amazing performance was seen from both these bowlers. Fazalhaq Farooqi and Allah Ghazanfar managed to take 3-3 wickets in the powerplay. At the same time, one batsman was also run out. However, after the powerplay, a disciplined batting was seen from South Africa.

South Africa's star batsman flopped

Reeza Hendricks and Tony de Zorji started the innings for South Africa. But both the openers could not stay on the field for long. South Africa got the first blow in the form of Reeza Hendricks, who lost his wicket after scoring 9 runs. At the same time, Tony de Zorji could also contribute 11 runs. After this, captain Aiden Markram could not do anything for the team and lost his wicket on 2 runs only. Tristan Stubbs returned to the pavilion without opening the account. Kyle Verrin could also score 10 runs and Jason Smith was out on 0 runs. The 7th blow came in the form of Andile Phehlukwayo, he too could not open his account.