AFG vs SA Match Prediction – Who will win today’s 2nd ODI match between AFG vs SA?

In this article, we will be analyzing the AFG vs SA Match Prediction. Afghanistan and South Africa will continue their ongoing ODI series with the second match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday, September 20. It is worth noting that the first ODI was won by Afghanistan, who registered their maiden win against the Proteas in any format.

South Africa will aim to put in a good and improved showing in the upcoming fixtures in hopes of levelling the series. The Proteas were bundled out for just 106 runs in the first ODI, and they will aim to make sure that it is not repeated again.

Also check: AFG vs SA Live Score, 2nd ODI

AFG vs SA Match Details 

Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The surface at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium is preferred by the batters. A high-scoring encounter is usually the norm at the venue, however, going by how things played out in the first encounter, the batters are unlikely to have things easy.

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AFG vs SA Head-to-Head Record

AFG vs SA Probable Playing XIs

Afghanistan (AFG):

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, FazalHaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Nangyal Kharote

South Africa (SA):

Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma (C), Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Bjorn Fortuin, Nandre Burger, Ottneil Baartman, Lungi Ngidi

AFG vs SA Probable Top Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Azmatullah Omarzai

Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai has been in good form as of late,having scores 477 runs in his last 10 matches. Omarzai will aim to continue his form and help his side score big.

Probable Best Bowler: Fazalhaq Farooqi

Afghanistan’s Fazalhaq Farooqi conceded 35 runs and took four wickets in seven overs in the first match and was the wrecker-in-chief with the ball. Afghanistan will put all hopes on Farooqi and expect another good spell from him.

Today’s Match Prediction: Defending team to win

Scenario 1

Afghanistan win the toss and opt to bat first.

PP Score: 45-55

Afghanistan: 235-245

Afghanistan win the match.

Scenario 2

South Africa win the toss and opt to bat first.

PP Score: 50-60

South Africa: 250-260

South Africa win the match.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.