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AFG vs SA 2nd ODI: All you need to know

Friday, 20-Sep-20242 hrs ago
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In the second ODI match of the ongoing three-match series, South Africa will face Afghanistan on Friday at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Afghanistan lead the series 1-0 after securing a historic victory in the first match, marking their first-ever win against South Africa in an international game. The victory for Afghanistan must have boosted their confidence and put them in a strong position to potentially clinch the series.

South Africa, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back and level the series. Their robust players Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks and Tristan Stubbs will be expected to step up and help the side level the series. Afghanistan, meanwhile, will again be up for the challenge and prove their mettle. 

Head to Head

Matches - 3

SA Won - 2

AFG Won - 1

India probable XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Allah Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Nangeyalia Kharote

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

 

 

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