AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Player Stats & Injury Updates For 1st ODI of Afghanistan v South Africa in UAE 2024

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Afghanistan will face South Africa in the 1st ODI of Afghanistan v South Africa in UAE, 2024 on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the AFG vs SA match.

Match Preview

South Africa is resting some of its top players like Heinrich Klaasen and Kagiso Rabada, giving younger players a chance to show their skills. This series is important for South Africa as they prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup, which they will host.

Afghanistan, meanwhile, is bringing their strongest squad to this series. They are looking to build on their recent success in the T20 World Cup and test themselves against a South African team with many new faces. Historically, South Africa has won both of their previous ODI matches against Afghanistan, so they have the advantage going into this series.

Match Details

Probable Playing XI

Afghanistan

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

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.

Pitch Report

At Sharjah Cricket Stadium, the pitch is generally a flat track, offering decent batting conditions but with some assistance for swing bowlers early on. The average first-innings score is 225 runs, providing opportunities for teams to post competitive totals.

Spin bowling plays a crucial role as the game progresses, with sharp turn making batting more challenging in the later stages. The second-innings average drops to 192 runs, reflecting the difficulty of chasing. Toss winners typically opt to bat first to take advantage of the more favorable batting conditions early in the match.

Afghanistan vs South Africa Head-to-Head Records in T20Is

• Won by Afghanistan: 0
• Won by South Africa: 2

AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team

• Wicket-Keeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tristan Stubbs
• Batters: Reeza Hendricks, Hashmatullah Shahidi
• All-Rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Aiden Markram, Andile Phehlukwayo, Azmatullah Omarzai
• Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Lungi Ngidi, FazalHaq Farooqi

• Captain: Aiden Markram
• Vice-Captain: Rashid Khan

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