In the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023, South Africa (SA) and Afghanistan (AFG) are making their presence felt. South Africa, with six victories from eight matches, sits comfortably at the second spot on the points table. However, their last encounter with India was tough, where they faced a massive defeat by 243 runs, with none of their batters crossing the 15-run mark.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, is holding the sixth position on the points table. They have played eight matches in the tournament, managing to secure victory in four of them. Their last match was against Australia, where 3 wickets defeated them. Despite the loss, Ibrahim Zadran’s performance was noteworthy, scoring 129 runs for Afghanistan.
When it comes to head-to-head encounters in this format, South Africa and Afghanistan have faced each other once, with South Africa emerging victorious. As the tournament progresses, it will be interesting to see how these teams perform. Cricket, after all, is a game of glorious uncertainties!
SA vs AFG, ODI World Cup 2023: Match Details
Match: South Africa vs Afghanistan, 42nd ODI World Cup Match
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Date & Time: 10th November, 2:00 PM IST
Live coverage details – Star Sports India HD and SD Channels, Disney Hotstar (OTT)
SA vs AFG, ODI World Cup 2023: Pitch Report
The Ahmedabad pitch, once a spinner’s haven, has undergone a significant transformation. Following the demerit points awarded by the Interim cricket board during the third Test match between India and England in 2021, the pitch has evolved into a batsman’s dream. It now offers a high-scoring environment, making substantial scores a common expectation. This change has added a new dimension to the games played here, making them even more exciting for cricket enthusiasts.
- Average first innings score in Ahmedabad – 241
- Matches won after batting first – 15
- Matches won by chasing team- 14
SA vs AFG, ODI World Cup 2023: Head-to-Head Record
In the history of ODI World Cups, South Africa and Afghanistan have crossed paths just once. This encounter was marked by the whims of weather, with rain playing a significant role. Despite the challenges posed by the elements, South Africa demonstrated their prowess and emerged victorious.
| Matches Played | 1 |
| South Africa Won | 1 |
| Afghanistan won | 0 |
SA vs AFG, ODI World Cup 2023: Probable Playing XI
South Africa: Quinton de Kock(wk), Temba Bavuma©, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi©, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil(wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq
Suggested Playing XI No. 1 for SA vs. AFG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket, ODI World Cup 2023:
Dream11 Team for Grand League:
SA vs AFG
Keeper – Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Heinrich Klassen
Batsmen – Rassie van der Dussen (vc), Ibrahim Zadran
All-rounders – Aiden Markram, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen (c)
Bowlers – Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan
Suggested Playing XI No. 2 for SA vs. AFG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket, ODI World Cup 2023:
Dream11 Team for Head to Head:
SA vs AFG
Keeper – Quinton de Kock (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batsmen – Rassie van der Dussen, Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi
All-rounders – Aiden Markram, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen (vc)
Bowlers – Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan
