After a commanding six-wicket victory within the opening match of the three-match ODI collection, Afghanistan are set to tackle South Africa within the second ODI at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Within the first ODI, Fazalhaq Farooqi emerged because the standout performer. Farooqi, who claimed 4 essential wickets, was instrumental in proscribing South Africa’s batting lineup and earned the Participant of the Match honours for his stellar show.
Afghanistan’s triumph within the low-scoring affair not solely gave them a 1-0 lead within the collection but additionally served as a reminder that they can’t be underestimated. Regardless of being perceived as underdogs, Afghanistan proved their resilience and tactical acumen in difficult situations, making them a formidable aspect as they head into the second match with momentum firmly on their aspect. The hosts might be eager to hold ahead their successful kind, whereas South Africa will look to bounce again and degree the collection.
Afghanistan vs South Africa in UAE, 2nd ODI:
- Date and Time: September 20: 12:00 pm GMT/4:00 pm Native/ 5:30 pm IST
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium, famend for its quick boundaries, can be recognized for providing a pitch that tends to play on the slower aspect. Whereas the dearth of tempo on the pitch could make stroke play more difficult for batters, the comparatively small measurement of the boundaries typically compensates, enabling them to build up runs rapidly. This dynamic typically ends in high-scoring matches regardless of the pitch situations. Given these components, captains who win the toss incessantly decide to bowl first, aiming to limit the opposition to a manageable complete earlier than making the most of the smaller boundaries to chase down the goal within the second innings.
AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rashid Khan
- Batters: Reeza Hendricks, Hashmatullah Shahidi
- All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Aiden Markram
- Bowlers: Bjorn Fortuin, Rashid Khan, Lungi Ngidi, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Additionally READ: Fazalhaq Farooqi sizzles in Afghanistan’s sensible win over South Africa within the first ODI
AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Selection 1: Aiden Markram (c), Hashmatullah Shahidi (vc)
Selection 2: Rashid Khan (c), Rashid Khan (vc)
AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Azmatullah Omarzai, Wiaan Mulder, Nandre Burger, Andile Phehlukwayo
AFG vs SA Dream11 Staff for at this time’s match (September 20, 2024, 12:00 pm GMT):
Squads:
South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Jason Smith, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams, Temba Bavuma, Ottneil Baartman, Andile Simelane, Nqaba Peter
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, Allah Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Ikram Alikhil, Darwish Rasooli, Abdul Malik, Bilal Sami, Naveed Zadran
