AFG vs SA Fantasy Team for 1st ODI
AFG vs SA Fantasy Team, Afghanistan will be playing against South Africa for the first time in an ODI bilateral series, starting September 18.
The two teams have previously only faced each other in the World Cup, now set lock horns in the three-match ODI series.
Hashmatullah Shahidi will be seen leading the Afghanistan in this 50-over series, while the seasoned Temba Bavuma has been appointed as South Africa’s skipper.
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This series will play a key role in both teams’ preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy, as they got to know the strengths and weaknesses of each other ahead of the marquee event. While Afghanistan also be aiming to take the T20 WC semifinal defeat revenge from South Africa.
1st ODI Details
Date & Time: 18/09/2024 (5:30 PM IST)
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Streaming Details
Live telecast of the Afghanistan vs South Africa series can be viewed on Eurosport. While the live streaming will be available to watch on Fancode app and website.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
Sharjah Cricket Stadium’s pitch is known for a batting friendly surface, and we can expect a high-scoring bonanza on Wednesday. The only test batters need to pass will remain to face the new ball challenge, as it tends to move during the initial overs.
Afghanistan vs South Africa Playing 11
Afghanistan Playing 11
Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmat Shah (VC), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Farid Ahmad Malik
South Africa Playing 11
Temba Bavuma (C), Tristan Stubbs (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lizaad Williams, Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger
AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction: What to expect?
Current Form & Team Balance
Afghanistan had a great outing in ODI World Cup last year in India, and with their star player, Rashid Khan is back, the Afghan team will be looking to build on their success 50-over WC success.
Ibrahim Zadran’s unavailability will be a setback for Afghanistan, but they are confident of their other batters to perform and give a tough fight to the third ranked South Africa.
The Proteas, who reached the semi-final of ODI WC in 2023, only played 3 one-day games after the marquee event, and also faced defeat 2-1 in those.
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However, the South Africa has not selected the full-strength team for the series, as major players such as David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen and Keshav Maharaj are missing, but still with the presence of Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks, and Tristan Stubbs, the batting line-up is looking solid for them.
While the return of Lungi Ngidi is also a big plus for the touring side, and it will also benfit the young players of the team.
AFG vs SA Fantasy Team
Captain: Aiden Markram
Vice-captain: Rashid Khan
Batters: Temba Bavuma, Reeza Hendricks, Hashmatullah Shahidi
Wicketkeeper: Tristan Stubbs
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Lungi Ngidi, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Win Probability
Afghanistan: 41%
South Africa: 59%
Fantasy Team
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