AFG vs SA Match Preview

Everyone expected an intense three-match ODI series in Sharjah between Afghanistan and South Africa, but no one expected such a one-sided first match, with Afghanistan once again proving that they are a team to be implemented seriously in this format of the game. The Afghans can now complete a famous series win by winning either this or Sunday's third ODI, and after such a remarkable bowling performance on Wednesday, South Africa's batters will have to find a better way to deal with them in this game on Friday.

AFG vs SA Match Details

Afghanistan vs South Africa – 2nd Match, ODI Match

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Date & Time: 20th September 2024 at 05:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

AFG vs SA Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	297
Avg 2nd inn score	289
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

AFG vs SA Pitch Report

Despite the bowlers dominating and the batters struggling, South Africa demonstrated the quality of the batting surface at the Stadium game.

AFG vs SA Weather Report

The conditions are expected to be very similar to what we saw in the first two games, with sunshine throughout and temperatures in the mid-twenties from start to finish.

AFG vs SA Last Five Matches

SA ( South Africa )	L W W W L
AFG ( Afghanistan )	W L W W W

AFG vs SA Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	AFG Won	SA Won	Tie	NR
Overall	3	1	2	0	0
Last 5	3	1	2	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Afghanistan Test captain Ben Stokes returns for Pakistan tour

AFG vs SA Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Jason Smith, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi

Afghanistan Probable Playing XIs

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Nageyalia Kharote, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Topmost Picks for AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Afghanistan

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Rahmanullah Gurbaz hopes to give the team a strong start in this match and take some pressure off the middle order.
• Fazalhaq Farooqi – Fazalhaq Farooqi put up a brilliant display on the slow surface, sending half of the opposition’s team back to the dugout in 8 overs.

Top Picks – South Africa

• Wiaan Mulder – Wiaan Mulder was the only batter to hold his head up high after hitting 52 runs of South Africa's 106. Another strong performance in this ODI and he could well be pushed up the order.
• Lungi Ngidi – He has to rely on accuracy on a surface where some low-boucne can trouble the batters. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AFG vs SA Dream11 Team:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tristan Stubbs, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Reeza Hendricks, Wiaan Mulder, Aiden Markram, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan(VC), Bjorn Fortuin, Fazalhaq Farooqi(C), Lungi Ngidi

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for AFG vs SA Dream11 Team:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tony de Zorzi, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Reeza Hendricks, Wiaan Mulder, Aiden Markram(C), Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai(VC), Fazalhaq Farooqi, Lungi Ngidi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Fazalhaq Farooqi, Aiden Markram

Vice-captain – Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

AFG vs SA Probable Winners:

We expect South Africa to perform better in the second ODI, but they must have to produce far more using their bat to trouble Afghanistan's strong and exciting team. We predict that Afghanistan will win. Considering the team combination, Afghanistan is expected to win this match.