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topicnews · September 17, 2024

Teams, Venues, Schedule, Stats, Live Streaming Details on Cricketnmore

Teams, Venues, Schedule, Stats, Live Streaming Details on Cricketnmore

This series will start with the first match on September 18, while the other two matches will be played on September 20 and 22 respectively. All these matches will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. This series will be very important for both sides to get into ODI mode and try to solve all their puzzles as it is time to prepare for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

This is a three-match series and all three matches will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. This is one of the oldest stadiums in the world which has hosted international matches since 1984. It is generally a batting wicket which has hosted over 250 ODI matches. The average score here in ODI is 223 and the team batting second has a good record. Adding to this, the dew in the second innings will also play a role as all three ODIs are day-night matches.

Time: 5:30 PM (IST)

2. ODI: September 20, 2024 (Friday)

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Time: 5:30 PM (IST)

3. ODI: 22 September 2024 (Sunday)

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Time: 5:30 PM (IST)

AFG vs SA: Afghanistan vs South Africa 2024: Head-to-Head Records in ODIs

This is the first time that Afghanistan and South Africa are playing a bilateral series in 50-over cricket. Previously, these two teams have faced each other in two ODIs and both have been in the ODI World Cup. The first match was in 2019 and the second in 2023. South Africa has won both the matches between the two teams.

Total matches: 2

South Africa: 2

Afghanistan: 0

No result: 0

Highest total: 247/5 by SA vs AFG in 2023

Highest total hunted players: 247/5 by SA vs AFG in 2023

Lowest overall result: AFG 125 All out vs SA in 2019

AFG vs SA: Afghanistan vs South Africa 2024: Squad

Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Gulbadin Naib, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Riaz Hassan, Rashid Khan, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Nangyal Kharoti, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Bilal Sami, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Naveed Zadran, Abdul Malik, Farid Ahmad Malik

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Wiaan Mulder, Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Björn Fortuin, Nqabayomzi Peter, Kyle Verreynne, Andile Simelane, Jason Smith, Lizaad Williams.

AFG vs SA: Afghanistan vs South Africa 2024: Live Streaming Details in India

There is no direct platform for television coverage of the upcoming Afghanistan vs South Africa ODI series in India. Apart from this, fans can access the live stream on the FanCode app or website. This option requires paid subscriptions from the fans.

AFG vs SA: Players to watch out for

Afghanistan

Rashid Khan is the key player for Afghanistan. He has gained tremendous playing experience in the UAE and can have a big impact after a good season. Alongside him, all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai is also a player to keep an eye on.

South Africa

Tristan Stubbs is in top form and is making sure he takes every opportunity in all three formats. He is a great player of spin, which will be an advantage in the UAE. Aiden Markram is another experienced player for South Africa. The Proteas have given young players a chance; this is where Markram’s role will be crucial.

AFG vs. SA: The top five scorers in the ODIs Afghanistan vs. South Africa

The paths of these two teams have crossed only twice in the 50-over format. That’s why the statistics might not be interesting enough for the fans. But good numbers against a particular team are encouraging for the players. Quinton de Kock has currently scored the most runs in the AFG vs SA rivalry, followed by Azmatullah Omarzai of Afghanistan. Below you can see the top five run scorers in the Afghanistan vs South Africa ODIs.

  • Quinton de Kock (SA) – 109 runs

  • Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG) – 97 runs

  • Rassie van der Dussen (SA) – 76 runs

  • Andile Phehlukwayo (SA) – 56 runs

  • Rashid Khan (AFG) – 49 runs

AFG vs. SA: The top five wicket takers in the Afghanistan vs. South Africa ODIs

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When we talk about the top five wicket takers in the Afghanistan vs South Africa ODIs, all five bowlers are from South Africa. But this upcoming series is a great chance for the Afghan bowlers to get into the top five. Imran Tahir and Gerald Coetzee are the joint highest ranked bowlers on this list.

  • Imran Tahir (SA) – 4 wickets

  • Gerald Coetzee (SA) – 4 wickets

  • Chris Morris (SA) – 3 wickets

  • Andile Phehlukwayo (SA) – 3 wickets

  • Keshav Maharaj (SA) – 2 wickets

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