T20 World Cup chaos: Proteas survive wild finish in historic thriller

South Africa have edged past Afghanistan in a T20 World Cup classic, claiming victory after a second Super Over following a frantic conclusion to regulation play.

The contest descended into absolute madness during the closing stages of the standard twenty overs.

A catalogue of errors, including crucial no-balls and wides, kept the Asian side in the hunt against the odds.

A comedy of errors

Tension peaked with an absurd run-out that encapsulated the frantic nature of the finale.

Neither side could be separated after the initial regulation play, forcing the game into extra time.

The Proteas, often haunted by tight finishes in major tournaments, looked visibly rattled by the defiant underdogs.

Double Super Over drama

One tie-breaker was ultimately not enough to separate these two determined outfits.

It took a rare second Super Over for the favourites to finally dismiss the challenge of the Blue Tigers.

This match will go down as one of the most bizarre and thrilling finishes in the tournament’s history.