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Afghanistan and South Africa set to face off in historic ODI Series

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In a landmark moment, Afghanistan and South Africa are gearing up to face off in their first-ever three-match ODI series. The first game of this historic series is scheduled to be played on Wednesday at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The series marks a significant moment for both teams as they embark on their maiden white-ball series against each other.

Both Afghanistan and South Africa bring formidable squads to the series, promising an exciting series. Afghanistan, who have made tremendous progress in their performances and rapidly improving skills, will look to outsmart the Proteas. With key players like Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi and Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan aim to make a strong statement in their maiden bilateral series against South Africa.

On the other hand, South Africa enter the series with a squad full of experience and talent. The Proteas will rely on the prowess of seasoned players like Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs to steer them through the matches. South Africa's skills in both batting and bowling will be crucial as they seek to dominate the series.

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Both teams have faced each other two times in the ODI World Cups and South Africa have registered victories on both occasions. 

Afghanistan probable XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmat Shah, Darwish Rasooli, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Ahmad Malik

South Africa probable XI: Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, Bjorn Fortuin

 

 

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