1st ODI of Afghanistan and South Africa in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024 has Afghanistan taking on South Africa. The match will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on 18th September 2024 at 05:30 PM IST.

AFG vs SA 1st ODI - Match Information

Match: Afghanistan vs South Africa, 1st ODI
Date: 18th September 2024
Time: 05:30 PM IST
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

AFG vs SA 1st ODI Preview

In their last 5 games, South Africa have won 2 games and lost 3. In their last 5 games, Afghanistan have won 2 games and lost 3. Both teams last played against each other in Match 42 of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 where Azmatullah Omarzai scored the highest fantasy points for Afghanistan with 118 match fantasy points while Gerald Coetzee topped the fantasy points leaderboard for South Africa with 114 match fantasy points.

AFG vs SA, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 232 runs. The pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.

Weather Report for Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Temperature is expected to be around 34.56^°C and humidity is expected to be around 47%. 6.42 m/s winds are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

AFG vs SA, Head-to-Head

In the 2 matches played between these 2 teams, Afghanistan have lost all their matches. South African bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Afghanistan.

AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Rahmat Shah Zurmatai

   Rahmat Shah is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a top-order batter, who bats right-handed. In the recent 4 matches, Rahmat Shah has scored 168 runs averaging 56 per match.

2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz

   Rahmanullah Gurbaz can be a differential pick for your Dream11 team. He has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a top-order opening batter, who bats right-handed, and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 229 runs at an average of 45.8 per match.

3. Reeza Raphael Hendricks

   Reeza Hendricks can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. He has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. This player is a top-order opening right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Reeza Hendricks has scored 168 runs at an average of 33.6 per match.

AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Nangeyalia Kharote

   Nangeyalia Kharote can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. He has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 1 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the last 3 matches, Nangeyalia Kharote has taken 3 wickets at an average of 32.7.

2. Mohammad Naveed Zadran

   Naveed Zadran is a bowler with an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 1 game, a fantasy rating of 7.8, and is a safe bet for your Dream11 fantasy team. He bowls right-arm medium and in the recent 4 matches, this player has taken 8 wickets at an average of 20.3.

3. Nandre Burger

   Nandre Burger is a bowler with an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6, and is a good-to-have player for your fantasy team. Nandre Burger bowls left-arm fast medium and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 25.8.

AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder

   Wiaan Mulder is an all-rounder with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8, and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the last 3 matches, Wiaan Mulder has taken 2 wickets at an average of 40.5.

2. Mohammad Nabi

   Mohammad Nabi is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 fantasy team. He has an average of 83 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a batter, and bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, Mohammad Nabi has scored 102 runs at an average of 34 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling off break, and in recent matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 10.6. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches. 

3. Azmatullah Omarzai

   Azmatullah Omarzai can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. This player has an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Azmatullah Omarzai is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 77 runs at an average of 25.7 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium fast, and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets, averaging 30.

AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Nangeyalia Kharote

   Nangeyalia Kharote is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 fantasy team. This player has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 9. Nangeyalia Kharote is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 32.7.

2. Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder

   Wiaan Mulder is an all-rounder with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8, and is a good-to-have player for your fantasy team. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 3 matches, Wiaan Mulder has taken 2 wickets at an average of 40.5.

3. Mohammad Nabi

   Mohammad Nabi is an all-rounder with an average of 83 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4, and is a good-to-have player for your fantasy team. He is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 102 runs at an average of 34 per match. Mohammad Nabi is also a handy bowler, bowling off break, and in recent matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 10.6. He has been very successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches. 

4. Azmatullah Omarzai

   Azmatullah Omarzai is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 fantasy team. He has an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a top-order batter, who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, Azmatullah Omarzai has scored 77 runs averaging 25.7 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium fast, and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets, averaging 30 wickets.

5. Rahmat Shah Zurmatai

   Rahmat Shah is a batter with an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3, and is a safe bet for your Dream11 fantasy team. He is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 168 runs at an average of 56 per match.

AFG vs SA Squad Information

South Africa (SA) Squad: Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma, Lizaad Williams, Jason Smith, Aiden Markram, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi, Bjorn Fortuin, Ottneil Baartman, Kyle Verreynne, Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, Nandre Burger, Tristan Stubbs, Andile Simelane and Nqabayomzi Peter.

Afghanistan (AFG) Squad: Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Fareed Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Darwish Rasooli, Nangeyalia Kharote, Abdul Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Riaz Hassan, Bilal Sami, Naveed Zadran and AM Ghazanfar.

AFG vs SA Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Wiaan Mulder, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai and Rashid Khan

Batter: Reeza Hendricks

All-Rounder: Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Bowlers: Nangeyalia Kharote, AM Ghazanfar, Nandre Burger, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Lungi Ngidi

Captain: Reeza Hendricks

Vice-Captain: Fazalhaq Farooqi

AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction