Afghanistan vs South Africa 2024: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is just 4-5 months away, which will have a total of 8 teams participating in the mega event. Afghanistan and South Africa are also part of the tournament and are in the same group. And these two teams will be upcoming against each other in the upcoming ODI series. Afghanistan and South Africa will face each other in the UAE.
This series will start with the first game on September 18, while the other two matches will take place on September 20 and 22, respectively. All these games will be played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. This series will be very important for both sides to get into the ODI mode and try to get their all puzzle solved as there is a time to prepare for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
AFG vs SA: Afghanistan vs South Africa 2024: Venue and Head-To-Head Record
This is a three-match series, and all three games will be played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. This is one of the oldest stadiums in the world that has been hosting international matches since 1984. It is generally a batting wicket which has hosted over 250 ODI games. The average score here in ODI is 223 and the team that bats second has a good record. Adding to that, the dew will also play its part in the second inning, as all three ODIs are day-night matches.
AFG vs SA: Afghanistan vs South Africa 2024: Schedule
1st ODI: September 18, 2024 (Wednesday)
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Time: 5:30 PM (IST)
2nd ODI: September 20, 2024 (Friday)
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Time: 5:30 PM (IST)
3rd ODI: September 22, 2024 (Sunday)
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Time: 5:30 PM (IST)
AFG vs SA: Afghanistan vs South Africa 2024: Head-to-Head Records in ODIs
This is the first time that Afghanistan and South Africa are playing a bilateral series in 50-over cricket. Previously, these two teams have locked horns in two ODIs, and both were in the ODI World Cup. The first match was in 2019, and the second was in 2023. South Africa have won both games between the two teams.
Total Matches: 2
South Africa: 2
Afghanistan: 0
No-result: 0
Highest Total: 247/5 by SA vs AFG in 2023
Highest Total Chased: 247/5 by SA vs AFG in 2023
Lowest Total: AFG 125 All out vs SA in 2019
AFG vs SA: Afghanistan vs South Africa 2024: Squads
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Gulbadin Naib, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Riaz Hassan, Rashid Khan, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Nangyal Kharoti, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Bilal Sami, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Naveed Zadran, Abdul Malik, Farid Ahmad Malik
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Wiaan Mulder, Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Nqabayomzi Peter, Kyle Verreynne, Andile Simelane, Jason Smith, Lizaad Williams.
AFG vs SA: Afghanistan vs South Africa 2024: Live Streaming Details in India
In India, there is no direct platform for the television coverage of the upcoming Afghanistan vs South Africa ODI series. Furthermore, fans will have access to the live stream of the FanCode app or website. This option will require paid subscriptions for the fans.
AFG vs SA: Players to Watch Out for
Afghanistan
Rashid Khan holds the key for Afghanistan. He had immense experience playing in the UAE, and with a good season under his belt, Rashid can make a big impact. Apart from him, all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai is another one to watch out for.
South Africa
Tristan Stubbs has been in red-hot form and is making sure that he grabs all the opportunities in all three formats. He is a great player of spin, which will come to play in the UAE. Aiden Markram is another experienced guy for South Africa. The Proteas have given chances to youngsters; that's where Markram's role will be crucial.
AFG vs SA: Top Five Scorers in Afghanistan vs South Africa ODIs
These two teams have crossed paths only twice in the 50-over format. That's why the stats might not be interesting enough for the fans. But good numbers against a particular team is encouraging for the players. Quinton de Kock currently has scored most runs in the AFG vs SA rivalry, followed by Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai. Below, you can check the top five run-scorers in the Afghanistan vs South Africa ODIs.
Quinton de Kock (SA) – 109 runs
Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG) – 97 runs
Rassie van der Dussen (SA) – 76 runs
Andile Phehlukwayo (SA) – 56 runs
Rashid Khan (AFG) – 49 runs
AFG vs SA: Top Five Wicket-takers in Afghanistan vs South Africa ODIs
If we talk about the top five wicket-takers in the Afghanistan vs South Africa ODIs, all five bowlers are from South Africa. But this coming series is a brilliant chance for Afghanistan's bowlers to get into the top five. Imran Tahir and Gerald Coetzee are the joint-top ranked bowlers on this list.
Imran Tahir (SA) – 4 wickets
Gerald Coetzee (SA) – 4 wickets
Chris Morris (SA) – 3 wickets
Andile Phehlukwayo (SA) – 3 wickets
Keshav Maharaj (SA) – 2 wickets