Afghanistan vs South Africa Dream11 prediction - get fantasy tips, playing XI, pitch report, weather update for Afghanistan and South Africa in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024

The Match 1 of the "Afghanistan and South Africa in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024" will be played between Afghanistan and South Africa (AFG vs SA) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on September 18, 2024, at 05:30 PM IST.

AFG vs SA (Afghanistan vs South Africa), 1st ODI - Match Information

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

AFG vs SA (Afghanistan vs South Africa), 1st ODI Preview

In their last 5 games, South Africa have won 2 games and lost 3. In their last 5 games, Afghanistan have also won 2 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 balanced. 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 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 today.

Weather Report for Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Temperature is expected to be around 35.18 °C with 44% humidity. Winds at a speed of 6.11 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 2 matches played between these 2 teams, South Africa have won all their matches. South Africa 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 batter with an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. The right-handed batter has scored 168 runs in the last 4 matches.
2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz
   Rahmanullah Gurbaz is an inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. The right-handed batter has scored 229 runs in the last 5 matches.
3. Reeza Raphael Hendricks
   Reeza Hendricks is a batter with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. The right-handed batter has scored 168 runs in the recent 5 matches.

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. This player has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 9. The slow left-arm orthodox bowler has taken 3 wickets in the recently played 3 matches.
2. Mohammad Naveed Zadran
   Naveed Zadran is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 7.8. The right-arm medium bowler has taken 8 wickets in the recent 4 matches.
3. Nandre Burger
   Nandre Burger is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. The left-arm fast-medium bowler has taken 5 wickets in the recent 3 matches.

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. The right-arm medium bowler has taken 2 wickets in the recent 3 matches.
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. The right-handed batter has scored 102 runs in the recent 3 matches. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off break and in recent matches has taken 5 wickets. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
3. Azmatullah Omarzai
   Azmatullah Omarzai is an all-rounder with an average of 82 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. The right-handed batter has scored 77 runs in the recently played 3 matches. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium fast and in recent matches has taken 2 wickets.

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 can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 9. The slow left-arm orthodox bowler has taken 3 wickets in the recently played 3 matches.
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 fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. The right-arm medium bowler has taken 2 wickets in the recent 3 matches.
3. 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. The right-handed batter has scored 102 runs in the recent 3 matches. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off break and in recent matches has taken 5 wickets. 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 82 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. The right-handed batter has scored 77 runs in the recently played 3 matches. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium fast and in recent matches has taken 2 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 very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. The right-handed batter has scored 168 runs in the last 4 matches.

AFG vs SA Squad Information

South Africa (SA) Squad: Reeza Hendricks, 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 My11Circle 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

Photo Credit: Imago