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AFG Vs SA 2024: 2nd ODI Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report, Top Picks

South Africa need to win second ODI to level the series (x.com)South Africa need to win second ODI to level the series (x.com)

Afghanistan will now host South Africa in the second ODI of their three-match series on September 20 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Hashmatullah Shahidi and co. scripted history in the first ODI by securing their first-ever win over the Proteas, and they now hold a chance of sealing the series in the second game itself. The action is slated to commence from 5:30 PM IST onwards in Sharjah.

Here at OneCricket, we take a look at Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, top player picks and the best-predicted fantasy XIs for the match.

AFG vs SA Head-to-Head Stats

Afghanistan and South Africa have gone up against each other just thrice in ODIs since their first meeting back in 2019. In terms of head-to-head battles, the Proteas hold a superior record despite losing their most recent faceoff earlier this week.

Matches
Afghanistan won
South Africa won
N/R
3120

AFG vs SA 2024 Pitch Report

The conditions at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium tend to be on the slower side, with spinners getting much assistance in the middle overs. The average first innings total at the venue across all ODIs has emerged in the range of early 220s. The captain winning the toss will likely opt to bat first, considering the stadium's overall track record.

Fantasy value from the pitch report

  • The pitch report in Sharjah indicates that the playing XI must consist of at least two, if not more, specialist spinners alongside a couple of pace options.
  • The team’s batting order must comprise players who can run well between the wickets and dispatch the odd boundary.

AFG vs SA 2024 Fantasy Cricket Tips

Afghanistan Heavy Fantasy XI

  • Azmatullah Omarzai and Gulbadin Naib conjured handy runs for Afghanistan in a match-winning cause a couple of days ago in Sharjah. Top-order batter Rahmat Shah has also been in splendid touch with the bat off late.
  • Fazalhaq Farooqi and young spinner Allah Ghazanfar inflicted the most damage to South Africa’s batting order in the series-opening first ODI on September 18.

South Africa Heavy Fantasy XI

  • Despite their collective failures in the opening ODI, Aiden Markram and Tony de Zorzi will start out as some of the key players to watch out for in the South African batting order owing to their recent form with the bat.
  • South African left-arm spinner Bjorn Fortuin will be aiming to sustain his bowling momentum after he picked up two key Afghanistan wickets in the first ODI. Speed demons Nandre Burger and Lungi Ngidi will likely helm South Africa’s pace attack once again.

AFG vs SA 2024 Winner Prediction

Courtesy of a newfound winning momentum and familiar conditions away from home, official hosts Afghanistan will once again be considered as the favorites to defeat South Africa in the upcoming second ODI match.

AFG vs SA 2024 Top Player Picks

Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG)

  • Series stats: 4 wickets in 1 match
  • Afghanistan quick Fazalhaq Farooqi bagged the ‘Player of the Match’ award after dismantling South Africa’s top-order in the series opener. The speedster snared figures of 4-35 from his seven overs, which included the prized scalps of Reeza Hendricks and Aiden Markram.

Gulbadin Naib (AFG)

  • Series stats: 34 runs in 1 match
  • Gulbadin Naib eased up Afghanistan’s nerves after they slipped to 60-4 in the run-chase a couple of days ago in Sharjah. The senior all-rounder thwacked 34 unbeaten runs from just 27 balls in a match-winning partnership. Naib can also lend his arm for sending down a few quality overs.

Wiaan Mulder (SA)

  • Series stats: 52 runs in 1 match
  • South African middle-order batter Wiaan Mulder molded 52 runs from 84 balls out of his team’s dismal 106-run total in Sharjah. After his lone-man act for the Proteas, Mulder will be aiming to notch up another impactful score for his side, albeit in a winning cause.

Bjorn Fortuin (SA)

  • Series stats: 2 wickets in 1 match
  • South African spinner Bjorn Fortuin delivered a fighting spell for his team while defending a small total in the first ODI. He picked up the wickets of Rahmat Shah and opener Riaz Hassan and conceded just 22 runs from his nine overs.

AFG vs SA 2024 Differential Picks

Rashid Khan (AFG)

  • Series stats: 2 wickets in 1 match
  • Rashid Khan celebrated his comeback to Afghanistan’s ODI team by mopping up the South African tail in the series-opener. Furthermore, Khan holds a formidable all-round record in white-ball cricket and will start out as one of the players to watch out for in the second game.

Lungi Ngidi (SA)

  • Series stats: 1 wicket in 1 match
  • South African pace spearhead Lungi Ngidi has picked up five wickets in his past five ODI appearances. Even in the first match of the series, he dismissed an in-form Rahmanullah Gurbaz in his four-over spell that yielded just six runs.

AFG vs SA 2024 Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the form of the players and the expected playing conditions, a 2-3-3-3 combination could be rewarding for the game.

AFG vs SA 2024 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Kyle Verreynne, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Tony de Zorzi, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Riaz Hassan
All-rounders: Wiaan Mulder, Gulbadin Naib, Aiden Markram
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Allah Ghazanfar, Bjorn Fortuin

Captain: Fazalhaq Farooqi
Vice-Captain: Wiaan Mulder

Afghanistan: 6 players, South Africa: 5 players

AFG vs SA 2024 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Kyle Verreynne, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Hashmatullah Shahidi, Reeza Hendricks, Riaz Hassan
All-rounders: Wiaan Mulder, Aiden Markram, Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rashid Khan, Lungi Ngidi

Captain: Rashid Khan
Vice-Captain: Aiden Markram

Afghanistan: 6 players, South Africa: 5 players