Afghanistan made history by claiming their first-ever win against the Proteas at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
The Proteas suffered a six-wicket defeat to Afghanistan in the opening one-day international at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
Aiden Markram says the Proteas have "one more step left" after becoming the first South African men's captain to reach the World Cup final.
South Africa have reached their first final since 1998 after clinching a nine-wicket win over Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup semi-final at Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba.
Afghanistan advanced to the T20 World Cup semi-finals after claiming an eight-run victory over Bangladesh at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown.
Rassie van der Dussen hit an unbeaten 76 to lead South Africa to a comfortable five-wicket win over Afghanistan in their last World Cup group game on Friday.
Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and opted to bowl in the Cricket World Cup match against New Zealand in Chennai on Wednesday.
England suffered a shock 69 runs defeat at the hands of Afghanistan in their Cricket World Cup clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
England won the toss and decided to bowl first in the World Cup encounter against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.
India captain Rohit Sharma surpassed Sachin Tendulkar with a record seventh Cricket World Cup century to guide his side to an eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday.