ICC World Cup 2019: South Africa vs Afghanistan - Afghanistan's Predicted Playing XI, Analysis

Afghanistan will face South Africa in the 21st contest of the ICC World Cup 2019. The Afghan team has lost three matches that they have played so far in the tournament. Thus, Gulbadin Naib-led side will like to turn the tables. In fact, Afghanistan hasn’t yet come up with collective performance and they would need to pull up their game in the batting department. We take a look at Afghanistan’s Predicted Playing XI and Analysis.

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On the other hand, South Africa is in the same boat as Afghanistan. The Proteas are yet to savour a win in the ongoing tournament and they would aim to be at their best against Afghanistan. However, South Africa’s last match against West Indies was abandoned due to rain.

Here is Afghanistan’s Predicted Playing XI:

Hazratullah Zazai

The southpaw batsman had scored a fine knock of 34 runs in the last match against New Zealand. However, Zazai needs to convert his start into a substantial score.

Noor Ali Zadran

The batsman had scored a good knock of 31 runs against the Kiwis. However, like Zazai, Zadran was not able to convert it to a big score.

Rahmat Shah

The right-hander was dismissed in the previous match without disturbing the scorers. Hence, Rahmat will aim to make a solid comeback.

Hashmatullah Shahidi

The southpaw batsman had scored a fine knock of 59 runs in the last match against New Zealand. Thus, he was the lone warrior for the side.

Gulbadin Naib

The Afghanistan skipper could only score four runs in the last game against the Blackcaps. Naib will need to motivate his teammates to come up with a better performance.

Mohammad Nabi

The talisman all-rounder could not get going against New Zealand. Nabi is going to hold the key for Afghanistan as he is the most experienced player.

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Afghanistan will aim to get off the mark.

Najibullah Zadran

The southpaw batsman has been the most impressive Afghanistan batsman thus far. Thus, he can be promoted in the batting order.

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan was hit on the helmet in the previous match. The talisman leg-spinner will like to be at his best for Afghanistan as he hasn’t yet delivered the goods.

Ikram Ali Khil

The Afghanistan wicket-keeper batsman could only score two runs in the previous match against New Zealand. Ikram will like to hit the straps for his side.

Aftab Alam

The Afghanistan seamer had scalped three wickets in the last game. Thus, Alam will like to continue his good form going against South Africa.

Hamid Hassan

The fast bowler had gone wicketless in the previous match against the Kiwis. Hence, the seamer will like to turn the tables in the next match.