The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is one of the most anticipated cricket tournaments of the year, and fans are eagerly waiting for the showdown between Afghanistan and South Africa. Both teams have shown impressive performances in the past, and this match is expected to be full of thrilling moments.
Match Preview: Afghanistan vs South Africa
The ICC Champions Trophy has always been a stage where cricketing giants battle for supremacy; this year’s tournament is no exception. Afghanistan will face South Africa in what promises to be an exciting match.
- Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
- Date: Feb 21, 2025
- Time: 02:00 PM LOCAL PST
Afghanistan, known for its spin attack and dynamic batting lineup, will face a formidable opponent in South Africa. This team has a strong pace of attack and depth of batting. The game is set to bring out the best in both teams in their quest for the ICC Champions Trophy glory.
Live Updates: Afghanistan vs South Africa - ICC Champions Trophy 2025
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- Live score
- Wickets taken
- Batters at the crease
- Key milestones (50s, 100s)
- Latest stats
Whether watching the game live or following from home, check out our blog for up-to-the-minute updates. We will cover every ball bowled, boundary hit, and crucial moment that could change the game.
Predictions: Who Will Win the ICC Champions Trophy Match?
Afghanistan and South Africa have their strengths, but which team will come out on top? Here’s what the stats and form suggest:
- Afghanistan has a solid spin attack with Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who could cause problems for South Africa’s top order. Their ability to dokeydo length is their minute in the middle overs, which is a key strength; however, there is a strong pace attack, with Kagiso Rabada leading the charge. Their batters, including Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram, have the firepower to take on Afghanistan’s bowlers and score big.
Prediction
- South Africa will likely have the upper hand due to their substantial batting depth and pace attack, but Afghanistan’s spinners could make it a thrilling contest.
- South Africa will win by 30-40 runs, or Afghanistan could be surprised if their top-order batters perform.
Afghanistan vs South Africa Match Teams Squad
| Afghanistan Players | Role | South Africa Players | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hashmatullah Shahidi(c) | Captain, Batsman | Temba Bavuma (c) | Middle order Batter |
| Rahmat Shah (vc) | Allrounder | Tony de Zorzi | Top order Batter |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Allrounder | Marco Jansen | Bowling Allrounder |
| Fareed Ahmad | Bowler | Heinrich Klaasen | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Bowler | Keshav Maharaj | Bowler |
| AM Ghazanfar | Bowler | Aiden Markram | Allrounder |
| Gulbadin Naib | Batting Allrounder | David Miller | Middle order Batter |
| Ibrahim Zadran | Opening Batter | Wiaan Mulder | Allrounder |
| Ikram Alikhil † | Wicketkeeper Batter | Lungi Ngidi | Bowler |
| Mohammad Nabi | Allrounder | Kagiso Rabada | Bowler |
| Naveed Zadran | Bowler | Ryan Rickelton † | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Noor Ahmad | Bowler | Tabraiz Shamsi | Bowler |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz † | Wicketkeeper Batter | Tristan Stubbs | Batter |
| Rashid Khan | Bowling Allrounder | Rassie van der Dussen | Top order Batter |
| Sediqullah Atal | Opening Batter |
Afghanistan vs South Africa Match Details
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | AFG vs SA |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Date & Time | February 21, 02:00 PM |
| Series | ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |
| Toss | Yet To Be Announced |
| Umpires | Yet To Be Announced |
| Match Referee | Yet To Be Announced |
| TV Umpire | Yet To Be Announced |
| Afghanistan XI | Yet To Be Announced |
| South Africa XI | Yet To Be Announced |
Afghanistan vs South Africa Head to Head Last 5 Matches
| Date | Match Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Sep-2024 | South Africa won by 7 wickets (with 102 balls remaining) | South Africa |
| 20-Sep-2024 | Afghanistan won by 177 runs | Afghanistan |
| 18-Sep-2024 | Afghanistan won by 6 wickets (with 144 balls remaining) | Afghanistan |
| 10-Nov-2023 | South Africa won by 5 wickets (with 15 balls remaining) | South Africa |
| 15-Jun-2019 | South Africa won by 9 wickets (with 116 balls remaining) (D/L method) | South Africa |
Afghanistan vs South Africa ODI World Cup Matches
| Date | Event | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2019 | ICC Cricket World Cup | Cardiff | South Africa won by 9 wickets |
| November 10, 2023 | ICC Cricket World Cup | Ahmedabad | South Africa won by 5 wickets |
In ODI series, Afghanistan and South Africa have faced each other 2 times, and South Africa winning both matches.
Afghanistan vs South Africa ICC Champions Trophy Matches
In the ICC Champions Trophy, Afghanistan and South Africa have not played any match yet.
Overall, in ICC events, South Africa has a perfect record against Afghanistan in ICC events across both ODIs and T20Is. They have won all their encounters in ICC tournaments.
