AFG Vs SA, 3rd ODI | Playing 11 Prediction, Preview And Live Streaming

Afghanistan has already clinched the series 2-0 (X)

Afghanistan stand on the cusp of a remarkable whitewash as they gear up for the third and final ODI against South Africa at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 22. In a series that has shocked the cricketing world, Afghanistan has outclassed the Proteas in all departments, clinching the first two games with ease, leaving South Africa licking their wounds.

AFG vs SA 3rd ODI: Team Previews

Afghanistan

After Afghanistan’s emphatic six-wicket victory in the series opener, they took no prisoners in the second ODI, routing South Africa by a mammoth 177 runs. The Afghan batters came out with all guns blazing, posting a challenging 311/4 in their 50 overs. The star of the show was Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who played a scintillating knock of 105 from 110 deliveries, pacing his innings to perfection.

Gurbaz was well-supported by Rahmat Shah’s steady 50 from 66 balls, while Azmatullah Omarzai added fuel to the fire with a blistering 86 off just 50 deliveries, propelling Afghanistan to a formidable total.

But it wasn’t just the bat that did the talking — the Afghan spinners spun a web around South Africa’s fragile batting lineup. Rashid Khan was the pick of the bowlers, turning the tide with his magical figures of 5/19 in 9 overs.

His spell left South Africa’s batters clutching at straws, as Nangeyalia Kharote chipped in with four crucial wickets. South Africa was bundled out for a mere 134 runs, falling short by a colossal 177 runs. It marked Afghanistan’s first-ever series win over South Africa, and it couldn’t have been more clinical.

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South Africa

On the other hand, South Africa find themselves between a rock and a hard place. Their performance has been a shadow of what’s expected from a cricketing giant. The first ODI saw their batters collapse like a house of cards, managing just 106 runs.

In the second match, it was their bowlers’ turn to face the music. Despite Afghanistan’s aggressive batting, South Africa’s bowlers failed to make a dent. Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, Nqaba Peter, and Aiden Markram picked up a solitary wicket each, while Bjorn Fortuin and Wiaan Mulder remained wicketless, as Afghanistan ran riot.

To add insult to injury, South Africa’s batters once again stumbled at the crease. Despite starts from captain Temba Bavuma (38), Tony de Zorzi (31), Reeza Hendricks (12), and Aiden Markram (21), none could build on their innings.

Once the top order was dismantled, the rest of their lineup folded like a deck of cards, with the remaining batters failing to get into double digits. It was a sad state of affairs, and South Africa will need to pull a rabbit out of the hat if they’re to salvage even a shred of pride in the final game.

AFG vs SA 3rd ODI: Match Details And Live Streaming

AFG vs SA 3rd ODI: Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Sharjah has proven to be a spinner’s paradise, with bowlers getting the ball to grip and turn as the game wears on. Pacers have had some success with the new ball, but once the shine wears off, it’s the spinners who call the shots. Batting first seems to have been the key, as stroke-making becomes increasingly difficult as the ball begins to turn. A total around the 250-run mark could be a winning score in these conditions. The captain winning the toss is likely to bat first.

AFG Vs SA 3rd ODI: Probable Playing XIs

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Rashid Khan, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Nangeyalia Kharote

South Africa: Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (c), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verrynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, Nqaba Peter

AFG Vs SA 3rd ODI: Winner Prediction

Considering how the teams have played in the series and overall team composition, Afghanistan are the favourites to win this clash.

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