AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction 1st ODI, Playing XI, Fantasy Tips

Afghanistan and South Africa are set to clash in the 1st ODI of their series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE, on 16 September 2024. Both teams will be eager to gain early momentum in the series, with Afghanistan aiming to make the most of their experience in UAE conditions. South Africa, on the other hand, will look to continue their strong form ahead of the upcoming ICC events.

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Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

Sharjah pitch is a batting paradise and the short boundaries make the job even tougher for the bowlers. The pitch may assist spinners in the 1st innings, but with dew likely to play a role in the evening. Expect a run-fest!

Afghanistan Playing XI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Darwish Rasooli
Rahmat Shah
Hashmatullah Shahidi
Azmatullah Omarzai
Gulbadin Naib
Mohammad Nabi
Rashid Khan
Fazal Haq Farooqi
Farid Ahmad Malik
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar

AFG Squad

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

South Africa Playing XI

Reeza Hendricks
Tony de Zorzi
Temba Bavuma
Aiden Markram
Tristan Stubbs
Kyle Verreynne
Wiaan Mulder/Andile Phehlukwayo
Bjorn Fortuin
Lungi Ngidi
Ottneil Baartman/Lizaad Williams
Nandre Burger

SA ODI Squad

Temba Bavuma (c), Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Nqaba Peter, Andile Simelane, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Lizaad Williams