AFG vs SA Match Prediction- 1st ODI, Afghanistan vs South Africa in UAE 2024

AFG vs SA 1st ODI 2024 is all set to be played in Sharjah on Wednesday, September 18. Led by Temba Bavuma, South Africa will aim to keep their winning record alive against Afghanistan in ODIs.

Both will play a total of three games during the series and face each other in a bilateral series for the first time. Ahead of their ODI series, below is the complete prediction for the first game.

AFG vs SA Team Analysis

Afghanistan

Hashmatullah Shahidi is the skipper of Afghanistan in the ODI series. They have all of their key members in the squad.

South Africa

Temba Bavuma is the captain of South Africa in their series. They have many key batters but lack some of their prominent bowlers.

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AFG vs SA Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The AFG vs SA 1st ODI takes place at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in UAE. The pitch is spin-friendly and spinners enjoy a lot of support.

It is a good-scoring ground and teams often pile up totals more than 250. It has hosted more than 200 ODI games.

Form and Fitness

Since it is the first game of the ODI series, there are no injuries to any players part of the squad. Further updates are updated.

Tactical Acumen

Afghanistan- Afghanistan has the home advantage in the series and unlike Proteas, they have all of the key members part of the squad. They also have more experience of playing in UAE.

South Africa- They are a stronger side than Afghan and have a 100 percent win record against the hosts. They are a far more experienced side in international cricket.

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AFG vs SA Match Prediction- 1st ODI, Afghanistan vs South Africa in UAE 2024

AFG vs SA Score Prediction

Players to perform prediction

AFG- Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Gulbadin Naib are key members of the side.

SA- Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Tristan Stubbs, and Andile Phelukwayo are important members of the squad.

Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for AFG in the match: Rahmanullah Rurbaz or Rahmat Shah

Who will score the most runs for SA in the match: Aiden Markram or Temba Bavuma

Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for AFG in the match: Rashid Khan or Mohammad Nabi

Who will pick the most wickets for SA in the match: Bjorn Fortuin or Lungi Ngidi

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Who will win the Match?

South Africa is highly likely to outplay Afghanistan in the 1st ODI game. Proteas has been a far stronger side in 2024 and also reached the finals of the T20 World Cup in June. They won't lose the first match so easily.

Conclusion

The AFG vs SA ODI series will be a good opportunity for Afghanistan to script history. The Asian Team has shocked the cricket fraternity by defeating mighty teams like New Zealand, Pakistan, and Australia in the past. They have a chance to register their first-ever ODI victory against South Africa.