AFG vs SA Today Dream11 Prediction, Match-3, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI Players, and Pitch Report
Afghanistan and South Africa will face each other in the 3rd ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match. The National Stadium, Karachi, will host the game on February 21, 2025.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match-3 Details
| League | ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |
|---|---|
| Match | Afghanistan vs South Africa | 3rd ODI Match |
| Date | 21st February 2025 |
| Time | 02:30 PM IST |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan |
AFG vs SA Match Preview
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead Afghanistan in the trophy. Currently, they are in eighth place in the ICC ODI ranking. Over the past few years, Afghanistan has shown outstanding cricket. Furthermore, they have won 8 matches out of their last 10 ODI games, demonstrating impressive form.
South Africa
Temba Bavuma will lead South Africa in this trophy. At present, they are fifth in the ICC ODI ranking. Recently, they lost a tri-series against Pakistan and New Zealand. Unfortunately, they have lost 7 out of their last 10 matches. Nevertheless, they have brilliant in-form players who can change the game’s momentum at any time.
Past Performance Stats at the Venue
In ODI matches, the average 1st innings score at National Stadium, Karachi, is 265 runs, and the second-inning average score is 225.
Weather Report
- Mostly Sunny Day
- Rain Chance – 3%
- Humidity – 78 %
- Wind – 8 kph
AFG vs SA Toss Prediction
Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch
The team that was bowling first won 52% of the matches. And in 41% of the matches, teams chose to bowl first here. So, there are more chances that teams will choose to bowl first after winning the toss.
AFG vs SA Head-to-Head Record (ODI)
Total Head-to-Head Match – 05
Afghanistan Won – 02
South Africa Won – 03
Team Form (Last 5 Match)
Afghanistan: – W, W, W, L, W
South Africa: – L, L, L, L, L
Probable Playing 11
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi ©, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah/ S Atal , Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mahammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveed Zadran
South Africa: Temba Bavuma ©, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie Van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada
Must Picks for the AFG vs SA Match
Top wicket-keepers to pick
Rahmanullah Gurbaz | WK | AFG:
So far, Gurbaz played 46 ODIs and scored 1769 runs. Recently, he scored a brilliant century against New Zealand in a warm-up match. Having him on your fantasy team will increase your chances of winning.
Heinrich Klaasen | WK | SA :
Recently, Klaasen performed brilliantly in the SA20 league. so far, he played 58 ODIs and scored 2074 runs. Having him on your fantasy team will increase your chances of winning.
Top Batters to Pick
Ibrahim Zadran | BAT | AFG:
Ibrahim played 33 ODIs and scored 1440 runs. His ability to score high runs makes him eligible for the fantasy team.
Rassie Van der Dussen | BAT | SA:
Van der Dussen is one of the best ODI batsmen. So far, he played 68 ODIs and scored 2464 runs. Recently, he performed brilliantly in the SA20 league. His ability to score high runs makes him eligible for the fantasy team.
Top All-Rounders to Pick
Azmatullah Omarzai | AR | AFG:
Omarzai played 36 ODIs, scored 907 runs and also took 30 wickets. He is a good all-rounder and will surely help you gain important fantasy points.
Marco Jansen | AR | SA:
Jansen played 26 ODIs, scored 461 runs and also took 41 wickets. He is a good all-rounder and will surely help you gain important fantasy points.
Top Bowlers to Pick
Rashid Khan | BOW | AFG:
Rashid has taken 198 wickets in 111 ODI matches so far. He is one of the best Leg-break bowlers. We expect he will perform well in this trophy as well.
Kagiso Rabada | BOW | SA:
Rabada has taken 162 wickets in 103 ODI matches so far. Rabada will surely help you gain important fantasy points.
Captain & Vice-Captain
Captain
Rassie Van der Dussen, Aiden Markram
Vice Captain
Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG vs SA Today Match Prediction
- Scenario 1
- Toss Winner: Afghanistan (opts to bat first)
- Power-Play Score: 50-65
- AFG Total: 255-270
- Match Winner: South Africa
- Scenario 2
- Toss Winner: South Africa (opts to bat first)
- Power-Play Score: 60-70
- SA Total: 275-290
- Match Winner: South Africa
Dream11 Team For AFG vs SA Match
Head-to-Head / Small League
Grand League / Mega League
Disclaimer
The author created this team based on his knowledge, analysis, and judgment. While selecting your team, note the points mentioned and make your own decision. Also, once the toss occurs, you might modify the teams based on the playing XIs.
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