AFG vs SA Match Preview

Afghanistan's ODI performances have improved over time, particularly in recent years. They have a fantastic opportunity to defeat South Africa while their opponents are in poor form. South Africa will have to adjust to different conditions but will remain competitive. Afghanistan has chosen a mix of experienced and young players for this series. They'll be confident going into this match and eager to get off to a good start.

AFG vs SA Match Details

Afghanistan vs South Africa – 3rd Match, Champions Trophy 2025

Venue: National Stadium Karachi, Karachi

Date & Time: 21st February 2025 at 02:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

AFG vs SA Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	264
Avg 2nd inn score	248
Win% batting 1st	47
Win% batting 2nd	53

AFG vs SA Pitch Report

The National Stadium at Karachi should offer a batting-friendly surface due to its consistent pace and bounce. Fast bowlers may benefit from the new ball early in the game before the spinners enter the picture. 

AFG vs SA Weather Report

The weather will likely be partly cloudy during the day. Temperatures will approach 30 degrees Celsius, with a fair amount of humidity. There is a 5% chance of rainfall on matchday.

AFG vs SA Last Five Matches

SA ( South Africa )	L L 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	6	2	4	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Afghanistan vs South Africa Injury News

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

AFG vs SA Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Temba Bavuma (c), Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada

Afghanistan Probable Playing XIs

Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Topmost Picks for AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Afghanistan

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Gurbaz provides explosive starts and dependable wicketkeeping, making him a dual threat. In the prior ODI series against South Africa, he was named player of the series after scoring 194 runs.
• Mohammad Nabi – Mohammad Nabi, a veteran, brings invaluable experience as an off-spinner and middle-order batsman. He has 170 ODI caps, with over 3600 ODI runs and 170 ODI wickets.

Top Picks – South Africa

• Temba Bavuma – Bavuma's strategic ability and composed batting solidify a strong top-order batting combination. He scored 82 runs against Pakistan during the ODI Tri-Nation Series.
• Keshav Maharaj – Keshav Maharaj is the team's leading spinner. The left-arm spinner's control and guile are critical in containing runs and breaking pairs during middle overs. He has more than 50 wickets in the format globally.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for Afghanistan vs South Africa Dream11 Team:

Heinrich Klaasen, Ryan Rickelton, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen(C), Azmatullah Omarzai(VC), Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for Afghanistan vs South Africa Dream11 Team:

Heinrich Klaasen(C), Temba Bavuma, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(VC), Ibrahim Zadran, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen

Vice-captain – Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Wicketkeeper – Heinrich Klaasen

AFG vs SA Probable Winners:

Conditions could be an important factor in deciding this match. Given their experience with Asian field conditions, the team may encounter few surprises on this pitch. That could make them favorites. They've also recently won ODIs. South Africa might be on the back foot in the match with foreign conditions and struggling to get results in their most recent ODIs. Afghanistan's batting lineup has historically struggled against South African bowling. South Africa has a better head-to-head record against Afghanistan, winning 2 of their last 3 games. Considering the team combination, South Africa is expected to win this match.