AFG vs RSA Match Prediction & Analysis
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 kicked off in a grand fashion with 8 teams all set to fight out for a silverware. South Africa has been searching for a victory in ICC Trophy for almost 25 years after their win in the inaugural champions Trophy back in 2000. Afghanistan have been making giant strides in the cricketing circuit off late and they will hope for their maiden ICC Trophy sooner than later. We expect a very good contest between two quality teams. TEAMS PREVIEW
Afghanistan Preview
Afghanistan will open the batting with their duo of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadram at the top followed by Rahmat Shah at No. 3. Skipper Hasmatullah Shahidi will join forces with Gulbadin Naib, Mohammed Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai in the middle order.
Rashid Khan will be their bowling leader of this attack and he is expected to pair up with Noor Ahmed and Mohammed Nabi in the middle overs effectively. Fazalhaq Farooqui and Fared Malik will be their lead pacers with Azmatullah Omarzai taking up third paper’s duty.
Key players: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah OmarzaiAFG Over/Under Betting Tips
Hashmatullah Shahidi Total Runs Over 23.5 1.83Bet now
The Afghanistan Captain is one of the most consistent run-scorers and he mostly steadies the innings in the middle order from one end. In 2024 he scored 290 runs in 12 matches and averages 32.2.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadram, Rahmat Shah, Hasmatullah Shahidi, Mohammed Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqui, Fared Malik, Noor Ahmed, Gulbadin Naib
Afghanistan Actual Playing XI:
Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad
South Africa Preview
South Africa will open their batting with their Skipper Temba Bavuma and Ryan Rickelton at the the top. They have superb middle order with the likes of experienced players such as Aiden Markram, Rassie Van Der Dussen, Heinrich Klassen and David Miller in their playing XI.
Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Lungi Ngidi will be their pace trio for this match with Wiaan Mulder expected to alot in as the all rounder in the playing XI. Keshav Maharaj will be their lead spinner and Tabraiz Shamsi might slot in as second spinner depending on the conditions.
Key players: Kagiso Rabada, Heinrich Klassen, Aiden Markram
SA Over/Under Betting Tips
Heinrich Klaasen Total Runs Over 29.5 1.85Bet now
Klaasen has been in prolific form, notching up half-centuries in his last four ODI matches. His scores are 87, 81, 97, and 86. He is one of the best spin batters in the South African batting lineup. Given his current form, we expect Klaasen to perform well in today’s match and score over 29.5 runs.
South Africa Predicted Playing XI:
Temba Bavuma, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Rassie Van Der Dussen, Heinrich Klassen, David Miller, Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi
South Africa Actual Playing XI:
Temba Bavuma, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Ryan RickeltonWeather Conditions
Kaarchi is expected to have bright and sunny weather during the match. And it is expected to have no delays in the match.
AFG vs RSA Pitch Report
National Stadium, Karachi Pitch Report
Pitch ConditionBalanced
Batting ConditionsModerate Scoring
Pace BowlingSwing
Spin BowlingMinimal Turn
Karachi pitch is one of the slow pitches where the ball might not come into the bat nicely. We expect spinners to play a big role in this match with the old ball. gin online book
