The ICC Under-19 World Cup witnessed an early upset as Afghanistan scripted a 28-run victory over South Africa. Afghanistan’s batsmen showed maturity, compiling 225/9 with Khalil’s half-century leading the way. South Africa’s pace sensation Kwena Maphaka took four wickets, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Afghan momentum. Bowling with precision, Afghanistan’s Zia Ur Rehman took 3/27 to stifle the hosts’ chase. South Africa was eventually bundled out for 197, marking a perfect start for the Afghan youngsters in Benoni.
