SA vs AFG Toss Update, Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report – Champions Trophy 2025, Match 3

SA vs AFG, Champions Trophy 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 3 [Source: @ProteasMenCSA, @ICC/x.com]

In the fourth match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, South Africa (SA) will play against Afghanistan (AFG). The match will be played on 21st February at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan at 2:30 PM IST.

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

SA vs AFG Toss Update

South Africa have won the toss and they will bat first.

Hot Picks For SA vs AFG Dream11 Team Today

South Africa

Tony de Zorzi

In the first game that was played at this venue, we saw a top order batter performing well in the first innings. So, if South Africa get to bat first in the match, Tony de Zorzi could be the player to watch out for as he has done well with the bat in the recent games. 

Marco Jansen

Being a left-arm pacer, Marco Jansen could be difficult customer for the Afghan batters to handle. Besides, Jansen can also be a valuable contributor with the bat lower down the order.

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

The Afghan opener and wicketkeeper batter is a consistent run-scorer and a steady batter. Rahmanullah Gurbaz has the knack for playing long and impactful knocks and could be the player to watch out for in the game.

Rashid Khan

The Afghan superstar can turn a game on its head with his bowling abilities. Rashid Khan can also be a valuable contributor with the bat for his team. Hence, he could be a must-pick for the match.

SA vs AFG Match 3 Weather And Pitch Report

Weather - The skies will be cloudy during the game. As reported by AccuWeather, the highest temperature during the game will be around 31°C with very little chance of rain.

Pitch Report - So far, only game has been played at the venue in Champions Trophy 2025. In the game we saw that the wicket was good for batting, especially in the first innings. However, with the progress of the game, the track slowed down a bit and the spinners played a big part in deciding the fate of the match.

National Stadium, Karachi - Record Of Chasing Team

In the only game that has been played at the venue, the team defending the target won the match. If there is no dew then we can expect that the track to slow down and batting getting harder in the second innings. However, if dew settles in the track might get better to bat on in the second innings and chasing could be the better option.

SA vs AFG Match 3 Captain And Vice-captain Picks

SA vs AFG Match 3 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

SA vs AFG, Champions Trophy: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Hashmatullah Shahidi, Tony de Zorzi, Sediqullah Atal
All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Rashid Khan

Captain: Aiden Markram
Vice-captain: Rashid Khan

* Pick Ryan Rickelton In place of Heinirch Klaasen

SA vs AFG Match 3 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

SA vs AFG, Champions Trophy: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen
Batters: Rassie van der Dussen, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Tony de Zorzi
All-rounders: Gulbadin Naib, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan

Captain: Wiaan Mulder
Vice-captain: Tony de Zorzi

* Pick Ryan Rickelton In place of Heinirch Klaasen

SA vs AFG Match 3 Expert Advice

The toss could be a vital part of how you select your fantasy XI. The wicket at the National Stadium has favoured the batters but there has been something on it for the bowlers. Picking up more bowlers from the team the defends the target could be a good option for this venue.

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