Between the three-match ODI series Afghanistan and South Africa It will start in Sharjah on Wednesday, September 18. The series is the first bilateral encounter between the two cricketing nations and gains importance as both teams aim to finalize their combinations ahead of the competition. ICC Champions Trophy 2025. While South Africa and Afghanistan have clashed in ICC events before, this will be their first encounter in the bilateral format.
Previous matches between Afghanistan and South Africa
Their last ODI meeting took place on 10 November 2023 in Ahmedabad during the ICC World Cup. Rassie van der Dussen‘s half-century led the Proteas to a five-wicket victory. Afghanistan is now in charge Hashemtullah Shahidithey will strive to secure their first victory over South Africa in any format they encounter Temba They agreedthere are some fresh faces on the side.
Team news and key players
- Afghanistan: Afghanistan boosted by return of star spinner Rashid Khana vital figure in their bowling attack. However, the team will be without a goalkeeper Ibrahim Zadranwho has been consistent with the white ball cricket bat, and spinner Mujib Ur Rahmanknown for his ability to limit his opponents. key players such as Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Gulbedin Naib and Prophet Muhammad is expected to increase.
- South Africa: He chose to rest some marquee players including South Africa David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje. However, they welcome the pace back Good luckis an important part of their bowling line-up. In addition, comprehensive Andile Simelane won his first challenge I got Peter and Jason SmithBoth with T20I experience can make their ODI debut.
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Form guidelines and expectations
Afghanistan will come into the series on a high after a 2-0 series win over Ireland earlier this year in March. South Africa have yet to play more than 50 games in 2024. Their last ODI series ended in a 1-2 defeat at home against India and despite fielding an almost new-look team, they will be looking to bounce back. Both teams will try to refine their strategies and make this historic series a key test for the upcoming international challenges.
AFG vs SA, ODI Series in UAE: Fixtures & Venue
- Wednesday, September 18, 2024
1st ODI: Afghanistan vs South Africa
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Time: 17:30 (IST) / 12:00 (GMT) / 16:00 (Local) - Friday, September 20, 2024
2nd ODI: Afghanistan vs South Africa
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Time: 17:30 (IST) / 12:00 (GMT) / 16:00 (Local) - Sunday, September 22, 2024
3rd ODI: Afghanistan vs South Africa
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Time: 17:30 (IST) / 12:00 (GMT) / 16:00 (Local)
Streaming and Live Streaming Details:
- India: Eurosport, Eurosport HD (TV) and Fancode (Live)
- Afghanistan: RTA Sports (TV) and Etisalat (Live)
- South Africa: SuperSport
- Pakistan: Geo Super (TV) and Tap Mad (Live)
- USA and Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here)
- UAE and MENA: Cricbuzz
- Maldives and Bhutan: Eurosport
- Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong and Nepal: STYX Sports
- Rest of Asia: Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here)
- The rest of the world: ACB YouTube Channel