ICC World Cup 2023: Afghanistan vs South Africa – Match Preview, Odds, and Predictions

ICC World Cup 2023: Afghanistan vs South Africa – Match Preview, Odds, and Predictions on Betadda

South Africa and Afghanistan will meet in the 42nd ODI of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, in Ahmedabad, at Narendra Modi Stadium, on November 10th, at 2: 00 PM IST.

South Africa has the upper hand, as they have won against Afghanistan in the past, and they have a better record in India, having won 31 out of 57 ODIs. 

Pitch Report

 The Narendra Modi Stadium has proven to be a treat for fast bowlers, though recent matches have proven that batters have also made good use of the pitch. Historically, the team bowling second has tended to have the edge, so the team winning the toss should choose to bowl first.

Players Face-Off

This highly-anticipated battle between Rahmanullah Gurbaz of Afghanistan and Kagiso Rabada of South Africa is sure to be an enthralling confrontation. Gurbaz, with 1213 runs to his name from 34 ODIs, will go up against Rabada, who has been impressive in international cricket, having claimed 156 wickets in 99 ODI matches.

Afghanistan vs South Africa Head-To-Head

Matches played: 1

Afghanistan won: 0   South Africa won: 1

Last result: SA won by 9 wickets

Betadda’s Predictions

AFG: 3.9,  SA: 1.3

Who will win the Toss: South Africa

Avg 1st Innings total: 235

Avg 2nd Innings total: 203

Best Batter:

AFG: Rahmat Shah, SA: Temba Bavuma

Best Bowler:

AFG: Rashid Khan,  SA: Kagiso Rabada

Key Player of the Match:

AFG: Mohammad Nabi,  SA: Aiden Markram