South Africa vs Afghanistan Dream11 Prediction, ODI World Cup 2023, Match 42: Predicted XI, Fantasy Team Today’s, and Squads

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.

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