The Afghanistan team might be playing their first-ever Champions Trophy but have enjoyed a great run in ODI cricket. Hasmatullah Shahidi-led side has won their last four ODI series going into the tournament which also includes a 2-1 victory against South Africa. This is enough to give them confidence going into the ICC event.

The South African team on the other hand might still be considered favourites but their last few encounters in the format have been underwhelming so far. The side has faced a lot of injuries and ended the Tri-series on a terrible note not losing all their games. It is safe to say that the T20 World Cup 2024 finalists will be under pressure going into the tournament.

Check all the details given below regarding the match:-

AFG vs SA 3rd Match Details

Match:AFG vs SA3rd Match of Champions Trophy

Captains:
Temba Bavumais going to lead South Africa Cricket Team

Hasmatullah Shahidi will lead Afghanistan Cricket Team

When: Friday, February 21st, 2025

Match is going to start at 02.30 p.m.(IST)

Venue:National Stadium, Karachi

Head to head of these two teams: Both teams have played5matchesagainst each other. Out of which Afghanistan has won 2matches and South Africa cricket team has won 3 matches.

Likely playing XI

Afghanistan:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hasmatullah Shahidi ©, Amatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

South Africa:

Temba Bavuma ©, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi.

Pitch report

Speaking of the Stadium in Karachi the last game saw the batters struggle to get going straight away. The surface seemed to get tougher to play on as the game progressed where the pacers got some uneven bounce and the spinners managed to get some grip and turn. Looking at the previous game the captains might consider batting first and putting on a formidable total to defend in the second innings.

Best players from both of the teams

Best Batsman:Heinrich Klaasen

Best Bowler:Rashid Khan

Weather forecast for today inKarachi

Maximum temperature:27°C
Minimum temperature:19°C
Wind speed:6km/h
Chances of rain:0%
Capacity of stadium:30, 000

Prediction to win:Team batting first is most likely to win the match

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