AFG vs SA, 1st ODI Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's Match?

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Afghanistan will play against South Africa in the first of the three-match ODI series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in UAE on September 18 at 5:30 PM IST. 

The biggest news for Afghanistan is that Rashid Khan is back. He will be a crucial factor on a Sharjah wicket and can cause trouble for the South African team if he starts finding his rhythm. Afghanistan will look to test the mettle of the South African team in ODI format. 

Temba Bavuma will be in charge of the South African team in this series. The South African team will look up to players like Reeza Hendricks and Aiden Markram to perform with the bat and give them a platform in all three matches. The fans will also keep an eye on Tristan Stubbs and how he translates his T20 form into this format. 

How will the Sharjah International Cricket Stadium’s Pitch behave?

The pitch at Sharjah is generally tricky for batting. Batters will struggle to play their shots freely as the ball will hold up and stick to the surface in most cases. However, with dew coming in, the wicket might become easier for batting in the second innings. 

AFG vs SA: Predicted Toss Result

The batters will face issues with their timing in the first innings. With dew coming in, the track will get easier for batting in the second innings. The skipper winning the toss will incline towards fielding first in this game. 

AFG vs SA: Players To Watch Out For

Afghanistan

Batters: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hashmatullah Shahidi
All-rounders: Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi

South Africa 

Batters: Reeza Hendricks, Tristan Stubbs
All-rounders: Aiden Markram
Bowlers: Bjorn Fortuin, Ottniel Baartman

AFG vs SA: Match Prediction 

AFG vs SA: Predicted Score 

Predicted first innings score: 250-265
Predicted second innings score: 255-270

Predicted Result: The team batting second will have an edge in this match.