AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Player Stats & Injury Updates For Match 3 of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Afghanistan faces South Africa in the Champions Trophy 2025, with Afghanistan in great form but South Africa looking strong in Karachi’s conditions.
Afghanistan will face South Africa in the 3rd match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on 21 February 2025, at National Stadium, Karachi. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the AFG vs SA match.
Match Preview
Afghanistan will take on South Africa in a Group B match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the National Stadium in Karachi. Afghanistan comes in with strong form, winning 8 of their last 10 ODIs, including a series victory over South Africa.
South Africa, despite recent struggles, is back at full strength and will aim for a solid start. Afghanistan will have strong local support in Karachi due to the large Afghan refugee population, but the batting-friendly conditions favor South Africa.
With momentum on Afghanistan’s side and conditions suiting South Africa, this promises to be a thrilling contest. Both teams will be eager to secure an early advantage in the tournament.
AFG vs SA Match Details
| Match: | Afghanistan vs South Africa, Match 3 |
| Tournament: | ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |
| Date: | 21 February 2025 |
| Time: | 2:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue: | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Live Streaming: | JioHotstar |
| TV Broadcast: | Star Sports Network & Sports 18 |
Also Check: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Latest News & Updates
Probable Playing XI for AFG vs SA Match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicket-keeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (Captain), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Nangyal Kharoti, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad.
South Africa
Temba Bavuma (Captain), Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen (Wicket-keeper), Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the National Stadium, Karachi, is known for being a batting-friendly surface with an average first-innings score of 263 runs. The flat track offers good pace and bounce, allowing batters to play their strokes freely. Pacers might find some movement with the new ball, but as the game progresses, the surface tends to favor the batters. Spinners get moderate assistance, especially in the second innings as the pitch starts to wear down. Given the high-scoring nature of the venue, teams winning the toss often prefer to bat first, looking to post a challenging total and put scoreboard pressure on the chasing side.
AFG vs SA Head-to-Head Records
- Afghanistan Won: 2
- South Africa: 3
AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team
- Wicket-Keeper: Heinrich Klaasen, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Ibrahim Zadran
- All-Rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Aiden Markram, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen
- Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan
- Captain: Marco Jansen
- Vice-Captain: Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG vs SA Match Prediction
Who Will Win Today’s Match?
South Africa is expected to win this match.
