Captain Rashid Khan brings himself into the attack. De Kock continues his positive approach as he lofts the third ball straight down the ground for a six over long-off.
Three singles and a wide makes it 10 runs from Rashid's first over.
South Africa on the charge, not allowing the spinners to settle down. Rickelton top edges the sweep as the ball goes over the wicketkeeper for two runs.
However, he makes good connection with the sweep next ball for a six over midwicket.
Rashid also comes under attack. De Kock seems to have miscued the lofted shot but the fielder at long-on over runs the ball and ends up conceding a four.
Ricketon reverse sweeps the Afghanistan captain for another boundary as runs continue to flow.
Rashid has gone for 21 runs in his first two overs as South Africa have continued to find the boundaries after the Powerplay, scoring 31 in the last three.
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