SA vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Afghanistan vs South Africa in UAE 2024, 2nd ODI
The second ODI between Afghanistan and South Africa in UAE will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Friday, September 20. Ahead of this match, here's all you need to know about the SA vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks, and the pitch report.
Afghanistan made history in the first match of the series (September 18, Sharjah) as they won their first-ever ODI against South Africa. Afghanistan restricted South Africa to just 106 runs and chased the target in 26 overs, losing only four wickets. South Africa would look to make a comeback but should not underestimate Afghanistan on this pitch.
The two teams have played a total of three head-to-head ODI matches. South Africa have won two while Afghanistan have won one match.
SA vs AFG Match Details
The second ODI between Afghanistan and South Africa in UAE will be played on September 20 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. The game is set to take place at 5:30 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
SA vs AFG, 2nd ODI Match
Date and Time: September 20, 2024, 5:30 PM IST
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Pitch Report
The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium looks good for both pacers and spinners. Fans can expect another low-scoring game, with spinners, in particular, getting wickets in bundles. The last ODI match between these two teams was played on this pitch. A total of 213 runs were scored at a loss of 14 wickets.
SA vs AFG Form Guide
SA - L L W L L
AFG - W W N/R W L
SA vs AFG Probable Playing XI
SA Playing XI
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Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verrynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, Jason Smith
AFG Playing XI
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Nangeyalia Kharote
SA vs AFG Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicketkeeper
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is one of the best wicketkeeper picks for the second match. He will open the innings with Riaz Hassan. Gurbaz has an exceptional venue record which also makes him one of the best captaincy options for today's match. Tristan Stubbs is another good wicketkeeper who can score a lot of runs in today's match.
Batters
Reeze Hendricks
Hashmatullah Shahidi and Reeze Hendricks are the two best batsmen picks for the Dream11 team. Hendricks is not in his best form but can never be counted out. He has tremendous experience and fans can expect a good innings from him in the second ODI.
All-rounders
Aiden Markram
Azmatullah Omarzai and Aiden Markram are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Markram will bat one down and also bowl a good number of overs on this turning pitch. He took a wicket in his three overs in the last match. Wiann Mulder is another good all-rounder for today's match. He was the only South African player to score runs in the last match.
Bowlers
Rashid Khan
The top bowler picks for the Dream11 team are Fazalhaq Farooqi and Rashid Khan. Rashid is once again expected to trouble South Africa batters with his leg break. Spinners should be preferred on this pitch over pacers, so Bjorn Fortuin and Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar are other good bowlers for today's match.
SA vs AFG match captain and vice-captain choices
Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan is the most crucial pick from Afghanistan as the pitch is expected to support spinners. He took two wickets and bowled two maiden overs in the last match. Fans can also expect a good innings from him if Afghanistan's top order fails to perform.
Aiden Markram
Aiden Markram is an important pick from the South Africa squad. He will bat in the top order and also bowl a good number of overs. He can play spin and pace equally well. He took a wicket in the last match and can once again perform well on this turning pitch.
5 Must-Picks for SA vs AFG, 2nd ODI Match
Rashid Khan
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Aiden Markram
Bjorn Fortuin
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar
South Africa vs Afghanistan Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good for bowlers, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making spinning all-rounders and bowlers the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
South Africa vs Afghanistan Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: R Gurbaz
Batters: R Hendricks
All-rounders: G Naib, W Mulder, A Markram, A Omarzai
Bowlers: A Ghazanfar, B Fortuin, L Ngidi, R Khan, F Farooqi
South Africa vs Afghanistan Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: R Gurbaz
Batters: R Hendricks
All-rounders: M Nabi, W Mulder, A Markram, N Kharote
Bowlers: A Ghazanfar, B Fortuin, L Ngidi, R Khan, F Farooqi