AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction: The group B matches of the much-anticipated 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will kickstart at Karachi today, with the Afghanistan side taking on a heated rivalry against South Africa.
Though South Africa has had a stunning stint in ICC tournaments in recent years, having made it to the playoffs in the World Cup, the finals of the T20 World Cup, and their maiden appearance in the WTC final as well, they are still in the hunt for their maiden title.
The Champions Trophy, however, remains the only ICC event that South Africa has won once, in the very first edition in 1998 when this was known as the Knockout Trophy. On the other hand, Afghanistan is starring in their first-ever Champions Trophy, as they featured among the top 8 teams in the World Cup, leaving behind heavyweights like the West Indies and Sri Lanka, who have had previous win records in the history of the Champions Trophy.
South Africa, who recently lost an ODI series to Afghanistan while playing in Asia, will feel the heat of their most experienced ICC campaigner in Quinton de Kock missing from the marquee ICC tournament. Afghans, on the other hand, are a greater blend of experienced hats and younger talents.
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AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Match Details
- Series: ICC Champions Trophy 2025
- Match: Afghanistan vs. South Africa
- Date: 21st February 2025 (Friday)
- Venue: Karachi International Cricket Stadium
- Timing: 2:30 PM (IST)
AFG vs SA ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pitch Report
The pitch at Karachi International Cricket Stadium is known to be one of the most suitable tracks for batting in the world. Relatively a flat pitch, it is one of the highest scoring grounds in Pakistan, where South Africa recently could not defend a 350+ target.
AFG vs SA ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Weather Report
The weather in Karachi is hot while the humidity is relatively high due to its coastal presence; the dew factor does not often play a role here; hence, even big scorers seem chaseable on this track, though batting first would be preferred.
AFG vs SA ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Head-to-Head Record in WPL
The two teams have played against each other 5 times in the history of ODI cricket, with South Africa being slightly dominant with 3 wins and 2 wins in favour of Afghanistan—none of the matches ended without any result.
Matches Played: 5
SA Won: 3
AFG Won: 2
N/R – 0
In the history of the Champions Trophy, Afghanistan is making its debut and hence has not played matches before.
AFG vs SA ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Live Streaming Details
JioHotstar, the daughter platform of both Hotstar and JioCinema, has taken the live-streaming rights for the much-anticipated Champions Trophy 2025, with Star Sports networks also presuming their TV broadcasting rights.
AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Probable Playing XI
Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (capt), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Naveed Zadran, and Fazalhaq Farooqi.
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (capt), Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, and Kagiso Rabada.
AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Best Team
- Wicketkeepers: H. Klaasen [C] and R. Gurbaz
- Batsmen: T. Bavuma and T. Stubbs
- All-Rounders: Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, and A. Omarzai
- Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan [C], and Fazalhaq Farooqi
