2nd ODI of Afghanistan and South Africa in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024 has Afghanistan taking on South Africa at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on 20th September 2024 at 05:30 PM IST.

AFG vs SA 2nd ODI - Match Information

Match: Afghanistan vs South Africa, 2nd ODI
Date: 20th September 2024
Time: 05:30 PM IST
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

AFG vs SA 2nd ODI Preview

Afghanistan and South Africa have played 1 match in the series, with Afghanistan winning all the games played so far. In the first game of this series, Fazalhaq Farooqi was the Man of the Match and he scored the highest fantasy points for Afghanistan with 136 match fantasy points while Bjorn Fortuin topped the fantasy points leaderboard for South Africa with 94 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 230 runs. The pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah is a sporting 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 will hover around 33.96^°C with 51% humidity. Winds at a speed of 6.54 m/s are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

AFG vs SA, Head-to-Head

In the 3 matches played between these 2 teams, bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

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 batter with an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3, and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 team. He is a top-order batter, and bats right-handed. In the recent 4 matches, this player has scored 176 runs averaging 44 per match.

2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz

   Rahmanullah Gurbaz can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 team. Rahmanullah Gurbaz has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a top-order opening batter, who bats right-handed, and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 228 runs at an average of 45.6 per match.

3. Reeza Raphael Hendricks

   Reeza Hendricks can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. Reeza Hendricks has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. He is a top-order opening batter, and bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 92 runs at an average of 18.4 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 is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 fantasy team. Nangeyalia Kharote has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 9. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 38. 

2. Mohammad Naveed Zadran

   Naveed Zadran is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 7.8. Naveed Zadran bowls right-arm medium and in the last 4 matches he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 20.3.

3. Nandre Burger

   Nandre Burger is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. Nandre Burger is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 24.4.

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 can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the last 3 matches, Wiaan Mulder has taken 1 wicket at an average of 64.

2. Mohammad Nabi

   Mohammad Nabi is an all-rounder with an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4, and can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. He is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 102 runs averaging 34 per match. Mohammad Nabi also bowls decently, 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. 

3. Azmatullah Omarzai

   Azmatullah Omarzai can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. He has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a top-order right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Azmatullah Omarzai has scored 48 runs at an average of 24 per match.

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 bowler with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 1 game, a fantasy rating of 9, and is a good-to-have player for your fantasy team. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 38. 

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 can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. This player is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recent 3 matches, Wiaan Mulder has taken 1 wicket at an average of 64.

3. Mohammad Nabi

   Mohammad Nabi is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 fantasy team. He has an average of 79 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 also bowls decently, bowling off break and in recent matches, he has taken 5 wickets, averaging at 10.6. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches. 

4. Azmatullah Omarzai

   Azmatullah Omarzai is an all-rounder with an average of 73 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. This player is a top-order batter, who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, Azmatullah Omarzai has scored 48 runs averaging 24 per match.

5. Rahmat Shah Zurmatai

   Rahmat Shah is a safe bet for your fantasy team. He has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, Rahmat Shah has scored 176 runs averaging 44 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: Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ikram Alikhil

Batter: Reeza Hendricks

All-Rounders: Nangeyalia Kharote, Wiaan Mulder and Azmatullah Omarzai

Bowlers: Naveed Zadran, AM Ghazanfar, Nandre Burger, Rashid Khan and Fazalhaq Farooqi

Captain: Naveed Zadran

Vice-Captain: Nangeyalia Kharote

AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction