South Africa vs Afghanistan Scorecard · T20 World Cup 2016
Top performers
South Africa · 1st innings
209/5 (20 ov)Afghanistan bowling
Afghanistan · 2nd innings
172 (all out · 20 ov)South Africa bowling
South Africa vs Afghanistan: result and key facts
South Africa won by 37 runs in T20 World Cup 2016 at Wankhede Stadium on 20 March 2016. AB de Villiers top-scored with 64 off 29 balls and Chris Morris took 4/27.
Frequently asked questions
Who won South Africa vs Afghanistan?
South Africa won by 37 runs. The match was played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on 20 March 2016, in T20 World Cup 2016. AB de Villiers top-scored with 64 off 29 balls and Chris Morris took 4/27.
When and where was South Africa vs Afghanistan played?
South Africa vs Afghanistan was played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Sunday 20 March 2016, in T20 World Cup 2016.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs Afghanistan?
South Africa scored 209/5 in 20 overs. Afghanistan scored 172/10 in 20 overs. South Africa won by 37 runs. The full scorecard, with every batter's and bowler's figures, is on this page.
Who was the Statz MVP in South Africa vs Afghanistan?
Chris Morris was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 115/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in South Africa vs Afghanistan?
AB de Villiers top-scored with 64 off 29 balls, a strike rate of 220.7. Quinton de Kock made the next-highest score, 45 off 31 balls. Every innings is on the scorecard, with the fours, sixes and strike rate of each batter.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs Afghanistan?
Chris Morris took 4/27 in 4 overs.
Who played in South Africa vs Afghanistan?
South Africa XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis (c), AB de Villiers, Jean-Paul Duminy, David Miller, David Wiese, Imran Tahir, Chris Morris, Kyle Abbott, Kagiso Rabada. Afghanistan XI: Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Noor Ali Zadran, Asghar Afghan (c), Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Samiullah Shinwari, Najibullah Zadran, Rashid Khan, Dawlat Zadran, Amir Hamza, Shapoor Zardan.