South Africa will be up against Afghanistan in the 42nd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on 10th November 2023 at 02:00 PM IST.
SA vs AFG (South Africa vs Afghanistan), Match 42 - Match Information
Match: South Africa vs Afghanistan, Match 42
Date: 10th November 2023
Time: 02:00 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
SA vs AFG (South Africa vs Afghanistan), Match 42 Preview
South Africa have played 8 matches in the tournament and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Afghanistan have also played 8 matches in the series and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table.
ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 Points Table
The points table of ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND | 8 | 8 | 0 | 16 | +2.456 |
| SA | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | +1.376 |
| AUS | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | +0.861 |
| NZ | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | +0.398 |
| PAK | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | +0.036 |
| AFG | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -0.338 |
| ENG | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -0.885 |
| BAN | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -1.142 |
| SL | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -1.160 |
| NED | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -1.635 |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 21 of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019 where Imran Tahir scored the highest fantasy points for South Africa with 118 match fantasy points while Rashid Khan topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Afghanistan with 45 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by South Africa against India, India beat South Africa by 243 runs. The top fantasy player for South Africa was Keshav Maharaj who scored 49 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Australia, Australia beat Afghanistan by 3 wickets. The top fantasy player for Afghanistan was Ibrahim Zadran who scored 163 fantasy points.
SA vs AFG, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 220 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 35% of its matches. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first here.
Weather Report for Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Temperature is expected to be around 34.76 °C and humidity is expected to be around 22%. Winds at a speed of 1.83 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
SA vs AFG, Head to Head
In the only match played between these 2 teams, South Africa won against Afghanistan. South Africa's all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while batters have earned the most fantasy points for Afghanistan.
SA vs AFG 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
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | 5 | 321 | 64.2 | 0 | 0 | 5, 114, 24, 174, 4 | - |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 5 | 227 | 45.4 | 0 | 0 | 1, 15, 12, 90, 109 | - |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 5 | 289 | 57.8 | 0 | 0 | 129, 20, 39, 87, 14 | - |
- Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 97 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a top order opening batter, who bats left-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches Quinton de Kock has scored 5, 114, 24, 174, 4 runs averaging 64.2 per match.
- Heinrich Klaasen
Heinrich Klaasen is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 227 runs averaging 45.4 per match.
- Ibrahim Zadran
Ibrahim Zadran is a batter and has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Ibrahim Zadran is a top order opening batter, who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 289 runs at an average of 57.8 per match.
SA vs AFG 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
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noor Ahmad | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1.2 | - | 0, 2, 3, 0, 1 |
| Gerald Coetzee | 4 | 13 | 2.6 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 10, 0, 3 | 2, 2, 0, 3, 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 6 | 1.2 | 5 | 1 | 6, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 1, 2, 1 |
- Noor Ahmad Lakanwal
Noor Ahmad is a bowler and has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls slow left-arm chinaman and in the last 5 matches Noor Ahmad has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.
- Gerald William Coetzee
Gerald Coetzee is a bowler and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 4 matches this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Kagiso Rabada has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 4 matches this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1.
SA vs AFG 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
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 34 | 6.8 | 7 | 1.4 | 14, 0, 0, 0, 20 | 0, 1, 3, 3, 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 53 | 10.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 22, 0, 0, 31, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 1 |
| Aiden Markram | 3 | 106 | 21.2 | 0 | 0 | 0, 9, 6, 0, 91 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen is an all-rounder and has an average of 101 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Marco Jansen is a left-arm medium fast bowler and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Azmatullah Omarzai
Azmatullah Omarzai is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Azmatullah Omarzai is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 53 runs at an average of 10.6 per match.
- Aiden Kyle Markram
Aiden Markram is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. Aiden Markram is a top order batter, who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 106 runs averaging 21.2 per match.
SA vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Zadran | 5 | 289 | 57.8 | 0 | 0 | 129, 20, 39, 87, 14 | - |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 35 | 7 | 3 | 0.6 | 35, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 53 | 10.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 22, 0, 0, 31, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 1 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 3 | 14 | 2.8 | 5 | 1 | 0, 7, 0, 0, 7 | 1, 0, 4, 0, 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 6 | 1.2 | 5 | 1 | 6, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 1, 2, 1 |
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 34 | 6.8 | 7 | 1.4 | 14, 0, 0, 0, 20 | 0, 1, 3, 3, 0 |
The top point-getters for South Africa are Keshav Maharaj with 49 match fantasy points, Kagiso Rabada with 39 match fantasy points and Marco Jansen with 36 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Afghanistan are Ibrahim Zadran with 163 match fantasy points, Rashid Khan with 107 match fantasy points and Azmatullah Omarzai with 91 match fantasy points.
SA vs AFG 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
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noor Ahmad | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1.2 | - | 0, 2, 3, 0, 1 |
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 34 | 6.8 | 7 | 1.4 | 14, 0, 0, 0, 20 | 0, 1, 3, 3, 0 |
| Quinton de Kock | 5 | 321 | 64.2 | 0 | 0 | 5, 114, 24, 174, 4 | - |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 53 | 10.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 22, 0, 0, 31, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 1 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 5 | 227 | 45.4 | 0 | 0 | 1, 15, 12, 90, 109 | - |
- Noor Ahmad Lakanwal
Noor Ahmad can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. Noor Ahmad is a slow left-arm chinaman bowler and in the recently played 5 matches he has taken 0, 2, 3, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 1.2.
- Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen is an all-rounder and has an average of 101 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player bowls left-arm medium fast and in the recently played 3 matches Marco Jansen has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 97 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening batter, who bats left-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 321 runs at an average of 64.2 per match.
- Azmatullah Omarzai
Azmatullah Omarzai can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Azmatullah Omarzai has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a batter, and bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 22, 0, 0, 31, 0 runs averaging 10.6 per match.
- Heinrich Klaasen
Heinrich Klaasen is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Heinrich Klaasen is a batter, who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 1, 15, 12, 90, 109 runs at an average of 45.4 per match.
SA vs AFG Squad Information
South Africa (SA) Squad: Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Quinton de Kock, Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Heinrich Klaasen, Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee and Marco Jansen
Afghanistan (AFG) Squad: Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Fareed Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ibrahim Zadran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Riaz Hassan, Abdul Rahman and Noor Ahmad
SA vs AFG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Quinton de Kock and Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Temba Bavuma and Rahmat Shah
All-Rounders: Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi
Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Gerald Coetzee, Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Captain: Marco Jansen
Vice-Captain: Mohammad Nabi
Photo credit: Alamy
