AFG vs SA Prediction, Match 3, Champions Trophy 2025 Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Afghanistan will take on South Africa in the third match of Champions Trophy 2025 at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday, February 21.

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Afghanistan, led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, is coming into this contest after defeating Zimbabwe by 2-0 in the three-match ODI series in December 2024. They are the strong favorites to win this game, thanks to their excellent spin attack.

On the other hand, Temba Bavuma’s South Africa suffered five losses in their previous five ODIs over New Zealand and Pakistan. They had a poor time in the recently concluded tri-series in Pakistan. 

AFG vs SA, Champions Trophy, Match 3 Details

Match: Afghanistan vs South Africa, Group B, Match 3

Time & Date: 2:30 PM IST, Friday, February 21

Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

AFG vs SA, Champions Trophy, Match 3 Pitch Report

The Karachi surface will assist batters right from the first ball of the game. The captain winning the toss can opt to bat first and put pressure on the opposition. Any score above 300 would be a bit tough for the chasing side. Spinners will get a lot of turn and bounce.

AFG vs SA, Champions Trophy, Match 3 Probable XIs

Afghanistan

Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Gulbadin Naib, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmed.

South Africa

Temba Bavuma (c), Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada.

AFG vs SA, Champions Trophy, Match 3 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Afghanistan

Afghanistan is coming into this tournament after defeating Zimbabwe in the three-match ODI series by 2-0. On the other hand, South Africa suffered five consecutive losses in their previous five 50-over contests.

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That said, the Karachi surface will assist Afghanistan spinners, who have a lot of experience in bowling and doing well on Asian wickets. We can expect Afghanistan to take advantage of this wicket and come out on top quite comfortably.

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