AFG Vs SA 2nd ODI | Playing 11 Prediction, Preview And Live Streaming

Afghanistan defeated South Africa by 6 wickets in 2nd ODI [X]

On Friday, Afghanistan will cross swords against South Africa in the second ODI of the ongoing three-match series. The high-voltage face-off will take place at the historic Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. 

AFG Vs SA 2nd ODI: Team Previews

Afghanistan

The first match was a historic moment for Afghanistan, as the hosts secured their first-ever win over South Africa in international cricket, crushing them by six wickets. This victory will be cherished for a long time, marking a significant milestone in Afghanistan's cricketing journey. 

A major credit for Afghanistan's astounding feat went to their bowlers, who put up a clinical performance to restrict the visitors to a paltry 106-run total. While Fazalhaq Farooqi oozed his class with the new ball, the experienced Rashid Khan took two prized scalps to leave South Africa in tatters. 

However, Afghanistan's latest spin sensation Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar stole the show with his stunning spell, scalping three key wickets to dismantle the Proteas. Chasing 107 in Sharjah was never going to be an uphill task for the Afghans, who went past the finish line with six wickets and 24 overs to spare. 

So, moving on to this game, Afghanistan will once again hope for another stellar show so that they can take an unassailable lead and bag the series. 

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South Africa

On the other hand, South Africa missed several key players and started the series with a horrendous defeat. However, they should expect their senior batters to step up with the bat, something they failed to execute in the series opener. 

Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, and Tristan Stubbs should bat sensibly if they want South Africa to perform better in this do-or-die game. Furthermore, the Proteas batters must find an effective way to tackle the Afghan spinners, as their poor technique was the primary reason behind their dismal batting performance in the first match. 

They should particularly be prepared for the incoming googly, given that the Afghanistan bowlers will target the stumps to bring more bowled and LBW into the equation on Sharjah's spin-friendly deck. The frontline batters can learn a thing or two from Wiaan Mulder, who succeeded by playing inside the line in the first game. 

Regarding South Africa's bowling department, Nandre Burger will need to capitalise on the new ball, while Bjorn Fortuin's guile in the middle overs could pose a threat to the Afghans. 

AFG Vs SA 2nd ODI: Match Details And Live Streaming

AFG Vs SA 2nd ODI: Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The surface at Sharjah Cricket Stadium will offer minimal seam movement to the fast bowlers. However, the spinners will get significant assistance off the deck and make the ball talk in the middle overs. So, the batters must take some time and bat sensibly to score at this venue. Given the track's history, the toss-winner will likely bat first. 

AFG Vs SA 2nd ODI: Probable Playing XIs

Afghanistan will likely stick to their winning combination, while Temba Bavuma might replace Jason Smith if he recovers from illness in time. 

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Nangeyalia Kharote

South Africa: Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma (C), Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verrynne (WK), Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger

AFG Vs SA 2nd ODI: Winner Prediction

Given Afghanistan's red-hot form and ability to perform admirably in Sharjah, we expect them to defeat the visitors for the second consecutive time in the series. 

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