Published on: Sep 17, 2024 10:50 am IST|Updated on: Sep 17, 2024 10:58 am IST
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 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!
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.
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
WK: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tristan Stubbs
BAT: Temba Bavuma, Reeza Hendricks
ALL: Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Aiden Markram
BOWL: Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Tags: AfghanistanSouth Africa