AFG vs SA: 1st ODI Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report, Top Pick

AFG vs SA, ODI Series: Dream11 Predictions for Match 1 [X]AFG vs SA, ODI Series: Dream11 Predictions for Match 1 [X]

Afghanistan (AFG) will face South Africa (SA) in the first of the three-match ODI series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE on September 18 at 5:30 PM IST. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

AFG vs SA Head-to-Head Stats

Afghanistan and South Africa have faced each other two times in ODI matches. The South African team has the advantage in this case, as they have won all two matches. 

Matches
Afghanistan Won
South Africa Won
No Result
2020

AFG vs SA Pitch Report

The pitch at the Sharjah Stadium is generally a tricky one to bat on. The ball sticks on the surface and troubles the batters if they are trying to hit through the line. The bowlers who aim to hit the hard length and vary their pace do well on this track. Spinners can be essential to dominate the opposition on this pitch. 

Fantasy value from the pitch report

  • The pitch will be best for batting when the ball is hard and new. So, top-order batters from both teams will be good picks. 
  • Spinners will be the high-return picks for the game. As for pacers, go for the ones who vary their pace in the death phase. 

AFG vs SA Fantasy Cricket Tips

Afghanistan Heavy Fantasy XI

  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran and Hasmatullah Shahidi will be the best choices from the batting of Afghanistan. 
  • Fazalhaq Farooqi and Rashid Khan will be the best picks from the bowling.

South Africa Heavy Fantasy XI

  • Tristan Stubbs, Reeza Hendricks and Aiden Markram could be the players to back from the batting from South Africa.
  • Nandre Burger, Ottniel Baartman and Bjorn Fortuin look like the South African bowlers you should back.

AFG vs SA Winner Prediction

Spin will play a significant role in deciding the fate of the game. The Afghan team has a better spin attack and can surprise the Proteas at this venue. At Sharjah, the team chasing always has an advantage in day-night games, and we can expect the same in this match. 

AFG vs SA Top Player Picks

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG)

The Afghan openers is a key to Afghanistan’s batting. How the team performs during batting depends significantly on how Rahmanullah Gurbaz starts for them. So, Gurbaz will be one of the must-picks for this game. 

Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG)

The left-arm seamer can be lethal, especially if Afghanistan is batting first in the match. Under the lights, Fazalhaq Farooqi can pick up a few wickets with the new ball and give you vital points for the fantasy contests. 

Aiden Markram (SA)

The South African middle-order batter is one of the mainstays of the South African batting. Aiden Markram can also be vital on this track with the ball in hand. He looks like one of the high-return picks for the game. 

Bjorn Fortuin (SA)

This spinner can be a key to South Africa’s success in the match. If the team is bowling first, Bjorn Fortuin can be a very effective bowler for his team in the game. 

AFG vs SA Differential Picks

Tristan Stubbs (SA)

The South African youngster has been in good form with the bat in the T20 format. However, his temperament and how Tristan Stubbs translates his form to the ODI format will be tested in this match. 

Rashid Khan (AFG)

The Afghan superstar is returning to cricketing action after an extended break. It might take Rashid Khan a bit of time to get into his groove, but he has the potential to impact the game with his all-around abilities. 

AFG vs SA Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the expected playing conditions and the probable team combinations, a 2-2-3-4 or a 2-3-2-4 approach might be beneficial for the game. 

AFG vs SA Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Tristan Stubbs, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Reeza Hendricks, Hasmatullah Shahidi
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi
Bowlers: Bjorn Fortuin, Ottniel Baartman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rashid Khan

Captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Vice-captain: Aiden Markram

Afghanistan: 6 Players; South Africa: 5 Players

AFG vs SA Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Tristan Stubbs, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Reeza Hendricks, Hasmatullah Shahidi, Rahman Shah
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers: Bjorn Fortuin, Nandre Burger, Ottniel Baartman, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Captain: Reeza Hendricks
Vice-captain: Bjorn Fortuin

Afghanistan: 5 Players; South Africa: 6 Players