Cricket World Cup: South Africa beat Afghanistan by five wickets in final group stage match

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South Africa saw off a spirited fightback from Afghanistan to win by five wickets in their final World Cup group game and consolidate second place in the standings.

South Africa - already secure of a semi-final spot, have 14 points from their nine games and are two points ahead of Australia, who play Bangladesh on Saturday, while Afghanistan wrapped up their best-ever World Cup campaign with four wins and also sealed a place in the Champions Trophy.

Scorecard, South Africa vs Afghanistan, Cricket World CupCricket World Cup - results/fixtures | Latest standingsStream the Cricket World Cup and more top sport with NOWIn response, South Africa opener Quinton de Kock set up the chase with a breezy 41 that took him to the top of the tournament's scoring charts on 591 runs.

 

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