Afghanistan 244; South Africa 247-5 – SA win by five wicketsProteas cement second place in World Cup standings
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.
The Proteas have 14 points from their nine games, two points ahead of Australia who play Bangladesh on Saturday. South Africa and Australia have already qualified for the semi-finals.
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