Aiden Markram shows the way as Proteas finish in style against Afghanistan

The Proteas salvaged some pride with an improved all-round performance to claim a consolation seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the third ODI in Sharjah yesterday.Aiden Markram took on the responsibility with a composed 69 not out and he was partnered by young Tristan Stubbs (26 not out) to take the South Africans home with 170-3.Afghanistan had steamrolled the Proteas in their first two encounters, but with the historic series victory already claimed in the previous match, the hosts rested a couple of their stalwarts.Fazalhaq Farooqi and Rashid Khan, who claimed 11 wickets between…