AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Afghanistan will be eying a clean sweep when they take on South Africa in the third and final ODI of this series. The match is scheduled to start at 05:30 PM (IST) on Sunday, September 22, 2024 and will be held at the Sharjah Cricket ground.
Before the start of this series, Afghanistan had a blank slate against South Africa, with no wins against the Proteas in any format. But look at how this series has unfolded. No one could have envisioned the way both teams have performed in the first two ODI matches. Yes, it’s true that the South Africans are missing some key players like Heinrich Klaasen, Kagiso Rabada, and Keshav Maharaj. Still, there’s no denying that Afghanistan has been head and shoulders above the Proteas.
In fact, the gulf between Afghanistan and South Africa has been so vast that it’s almost surreal to look at the scorecards from the first two games. After winning the first match by six wickets — bundling out South Africa for just 106 runs — Afghanistan won the second match with an enormous 177-run margin. That’s truly incredible. One thing is certain: this Afghan team is on the right trajectory and is now a force to be reckoned with in white-ball cricket. Their deep run in the 2024 T20I World Cup was no fluke.
South Africa, on the other hand, are in deep trouble. While it’s a bilateral series and the stakes are relatively lower than in an ICC tournament, the echoes of this series defeat will reverberate for quite some time, and it will certainly have a significant negative impact on South African cricket in general. However, a win in the final ODI match can at least salvage some pride for the Proteas.
AFG vs SA Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: TThis match will also be played at the same venue as the first two ODIs. Historically, the pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Ground has always been a balanced one. What we’ve seen in the first two matches is entirely down to the players. Afghanistan’s batsmen have made it look like a batting paradise, while South Africa’s batsmen have made the pitch seem unplayable.
No doubt, the South African players will be hurting, and we can expect a better batting performance from them in this game.
Weather Report: Sunday is expected to bring typical UAE conditions, with hot and dry weather. Humidity levels are likely to stay below 50%, and there is no chance of rain. Here’s the full weather report:
- Maximum Temperature: 38°C
- Precipitation: 0%
- Humidity: 47%
- Wind: 19 km/h
AFG vs SA Head To Head Record
Before this series, South Africa were leading the head-to-head contest 5-0 against Afghanistan across all formats. Now, After two matches, the record is 5-2.
| Matches played | 07 |
| Afghanistan Wins | 02 |
| South Africa Wins | 05 |
| No Result | 00 |
AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
- No injury issues for either Afghanistan and South Africa.
TOP Picks For AFG vs SA Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Afghanistan’s superstar wicket-keeper smashed South Africa bowlers all around the park enroute to his magnificent hundred. He is a top-notch option as a captain in this game.
- Aiden Markram: South Africa’s best bet as far as the batting department is concerned. He can also chip in with a wicket.
- Rashid Khan: On his birthday, Rashid Khan produced a bowling display of highest order. The 26-year-old took five wickets in nine overs and gave away just 19 runs.
- Azmatullah Omarzai: He is fast becoming a premium all-rounder in the white-ball format. The 24-year-old scored 86 runs off just 50 balls in the 2nd ODI match.
Vice-Captain Options:
- Lungi Ndidi: He has the ability to rip through any batting unit. At a moment when South Africa cricket needs someone to step up. Ngidi could provide a real spark.
- Tristan Stubbs: One of the best hitters in white-ball format. His form is patchy, but he is worth taking a risk in grand league teams.
- Fazalhaq Farooqi: He might have gone wicket-less in the last match, but Farooqi can erupt with something special in this game.
- Nangeyalia Kharote: The 20-year-old took four wickets in the last match and can repeat the same feat in this game as well.
AFG vs SA Predicted Lineups
Afghanistan Playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Riaz Hasan, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ikram Alikhil †, AM Ghazanfar, Nangeyalia Kharote, Fazalhaq Farooqi
South Africa Playing XI: Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (WK), Wiaan Mulder, Bjorn Fortuin, Nqabayomzi Peter, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ndidi
AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Teams
AFG vs SA Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: R Gurbaz, T Stubbs
- Batsmen: T Bavuma, R Shah
- All-rounders: A Markram (VC), A Omarzai, W Mulder, N Kharote
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan (C), L Ngidi, F Farooqi
AFG vs SA Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: R Gurbaz (C), T Stubbs
- Batsmen: R Hendricks
- All-rounders: A Markram (VC), M Nabi, A Omarzai
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan, L Ngidi, F Farooqi, N Burger, A Ghazanfar
