ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan vs South Africa – Match Preview, Live Updates, and Predictions

Afghanistan vs South Africa

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.

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

Stay tuned for live match updates as the action unfolds! During the game, we will provide you with real-time updates on:

  • 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

Match Details
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 DetailsInformation
MatchAFG vs SA
VenueNational Stadium, Karachi
Date & TimeFebruary 21, 02:00 PM
SeriesICC Champions Trophy 2025
TossYet To Be Announced
UmpiresYet To Be Announced
Match RefereeYet To Be Announced
TV UmpireYet To Be Announced
Afghanistan XIYet To Be Announced
South Africa XIYet To Be Announced

Afghanistan vs South Africa Head to Head Last 5 Matches

DateMatch ResultWinner
22-Sep-2024South Africa won by 7 wickets (with 102 balls remaining)South Africa
20-Sep-2024Afghanistan won by 177 runsAfghanistan
18-Sep-2024Afghanistan won by 6 wickets (with 144 balls remaining)Afghanistan
10-Nov-2023South Africa won by 5 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)South Africa
15-Jun-2019South Africa won by 9 wickets (with 116 balls remaining) (D/L method)South Africa

Afghanistan vs South Africa ODI World Cup Matches

DateEventVenueResult
June 15, 2019ICC Cricket World CupCardiffSouth Africa won by 9 wickets
November 10, 2023ICC Cricket World CupAhmedabadSouth 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.

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