Watch: David Miller's hilarious juggling catch leaves Lungi Ngidi in splits during SA vs AFG clash - Video Highlights of the Day

David Miller juggled the ball multiple times before completing the catch at point in the 25th over.

Published - 10 Nov 2023, 20:59 IST | Updated - 10 Nov 2023, 22:36 IST

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South Africa are taking on Afghanistan in Match 42 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Friday, November 10 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. After opting to bat first, Afghanistan were bundled out for 244 in their allotted 50 overs. Gerald Coetzee starred with the ball for South Africa as he picked up 4/44 in ten overs.

Apart from the brilliant bowling display in the first innings, David Miller also grabbed attention with his hilarious juggling catch. The incident took place on the fifth ball of the 25^th over as Rahmat Shah hit the ball in the air towards point. The ball went straight to Miller who failed to grab it in the first attempt. He further juggled it a couple of more times before finally getting hold of it in his left hand after rolling over. The effort left even left the commentator Mpumelelo Mbangwa in splits in the commentary box.

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Watch the hilarious catch here:

Following Miller’s catch, Afghanistan were left reeling at 94/4 in 23.5 overs. Seeing his team in trouble, Azmatullah Omarzai played a brilliant innings of 97* (107) smashing seven fours and three sixes to help Afghanistan reach 244 all out in their allotted 50 overs. Omarzai, unfortunately, fell three runs short of his hundred as he ended up playing dots on the last three balls of the innings.

Rassie van der Dussen guided South Africa home

Later in the second innings, South Africa’s chase got off to a good start as openers Temba Bavuma (23 off 28) and Quinton de Kock (41 off 47) added 64 runs for the first wicket off 66 balls. However, the duo was dismissed within a space of eight balls to leave South Africa at 66/2 after 13.1 overs.

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Rassie van der Dussen continued to hold one end and scored 76* (95) as other batters batted around him. Van der Dussen and Andile Phehlukwayo (39* off 37) added an unbeaten 65-run stand for the sixth wicket to help South Africa chase down 245 in 47.3 overs and win the match by five wickets.

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