South Africa and Afghanistan are all set to clash in an exciting three-match ODI series, beginning September 18 at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Preview
The Afghanistan cricket team is all set to lock horns against South Africa for the first ODI game, which is slated to take place at Sharjhah Cricket Stadium, Sharjhah, on 18 September 2024. The forthcoming series promises thrilling cricketing between both nations. The two sides have faced in the 50-over format two times in the ODI World Cup history, with Proteas leading the head-to-head by 2-0.
Led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan has a formidable squad that can challenge the South Africans in subcontinent conditions. On the other hand, South Africa will start as certain favorites to win the series, considering their reputation in world cricket.
Both Afghanistan & South Africa consider this series an excellent opportunity to hone their strategies and gain valuable experience ahead of upcoming international tournaments. The teams will be keen to work out any quirks in their lineup and come up with winning combinations during the series as the Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner.
As the team gears up for the upcoming clash, all eyes will be on the thrilling competition set to unfold on the cricket field. Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy tips, the pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
Match Information
Afghanistan vs South Africa, 1st ODI
Afghanistan tour of South Africa in United Arab Emirates, 18 Sep 2024, Wed, 11:30 AM IST ,Sharjah
Probable PlayingXI
Afghanistan
Darwish Rasooli, Abdul Malik, Hashmatullah Shahidi(C), Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, IA Khil, Rashid Khan, N Zadran, Allah Mohammad
Bench:Riaz Hussan, R Shah, Nangeyalia kharote, Bilal Sami, Farid Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi
South Africa
T Bavuma(C), T de Zorzi, T Stubbs, RR Hendricks, AK Markram, AL Phehlukwayo, Wiaan Mulder, K Verreynne, N Burger, L Ngidi, OEG Baartman
Bench: JF Smith, Andile Simelane, BC Fortuin, LB Williams, N Peter
Injury News
Weather Report- Sunny
Win Prediction- South Africa
Pitch Condition- Batting Paradise
Avg 1st Inning Score- 270
Pitch Report
Captains- 9
Rashid Khan AFG | bowl
Rashid Khan is an excellent choice for the captaincy role for your fantasy team. He scored 1316 runs at a strike rate of 105.28 and also picked up 183 wickets in 103 ODI matches.
Aiden Markram SA | bat
Aiden Markram is a standout all-rounder known for his ability to win matches. His ODI statistics include 2121 runs and 18, demonstrating his ability to bat and bowl.
Tristan Stubbs SA | bat
Stubbs is expected to finish innings strongly by adding quick runs in the final overs. His role is to provide the firepower needed to capitalize on the platform set by the top and middle order.
Avoid Player Message- 8
Ikram Ali Khil- AFG | WK- 8
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