AFG vs SA 2024, ODI Series: Broadcast, Live Streaming details – When and where to watch in India, Afghanistan, South Africa, USA & other countries

The three-match ODI series between Afghanistan and South Africa kicks off on Wednesday, September 18, in Sharjah. This series is the first bilateral meeting between the two cricketing nations, adding importance as both teams aim to finalize their combinations ahead of the match. ICC Champions Trophy 2025. While South Africa and Afghanistan have clashed before in ICC events, this will be their first ever encounter in a bilateral format.

Previous meetings between Afghanistan and South Africa

Their last ODI meeting took place during the ICC World Cup on 10 November 2023, in Ahmedabad, where Rassie van der DussenA half-century from the Proteas led the Proteas to a five-wicket win. Now, Afghanistan, led by Hashmatullah Shahidiwill be eager to secure their first ever victory against South Africa in every format as they take on a Proteas side, with some fresh faces.

Team news and key players

• Afghanistan: Afghanistan has been boosted by the return of stars Rashid Khana vital figure in their bowling attack. However, the team will be without an opener Ibrahim Zadranwho has been consistent with the bat in white-ball and spinner cricket Mujib Ur Rahmanknown for his ability to limit opponents. The main players like Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Gulbadin Naib AND Muhammad neither will be expected to increase.
• South Africa: South Africa have opted to rest some of their marquee players including David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada AND Anrich Nortje. However, they welcome the return of the pacer good luckan essential part of their bowling line-up. Moreover, versatile Andile Simelane has won his first call, while I took Peter AND Jason Smithboth of whom have T20I experience, may make their ODI debut.

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Instructional form and expectations

Afghanistan will enter the series with momentum, having secured a 2-0 series win over Ireland earlier this year in March. South Africa, on the other hand, are yet to play a 50-over match in 2024. Their last ODI series ended in a 1-2 loss at home to India, and they will be eager to bounce back , despite having an almost new team. Both teams will look to adjust their strategies, making this historic series a key test ahead of the next international challenge.

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