ODI World Cup 2023: Warm-Up Match 2, Afghanistan vs South Africa Match Prediction – Who will win today's match between AFG and SA?

Afghanistan (AFG) and South Africa (SA) will square off against each other in the second warm-up match at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, on Friday, September 29. Both sides will eye for a win as they head into the eagerly anticipated ODI Cricket World Cup in India. 

Afghanistan are coming off a forgettable Asia Cup campaign, having been eliminated from the competition after suffering defeats in the group stage. South Africa, on the other hand, won the five-match home series against Australia 3-2.

AFG vs SA Match Details:

Match: Afghanistan vs South Africa, 2nd ODI Match, ODI World Cup warm-up game

Venue:  Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram 

Date & Time: Friday, September 29, 2:00 PM IST

Live Streaming Details: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar app and website

Greenfield International Stadium Pitch Report:

The pitch at the Greenfield International Stadium generally favours batters. The surface offers little to no help for seamers, but spinners who bowl slow might get good assistance off the track. Therefore, the toss-winning captain will be tempted to bowl first in a bid to have the target in sight to make it easier for the batters to play calculatively.

Check: Live Score - South Africa vs Afghanistan, Match 2

AFG vs SA Head-to-Head Record:

Matches - 1, Afghanistan- 0, South Africa- 1

AFG vs SA Probable Playing XI

Afghanistan (AFG):

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad

South Africa (SA):

Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi

Probable Best Performers:

Probable Best Batter:

Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa): 

Heinrich Klaasen could be the best batter in the World Cup warm-up game against Afghanistan. He was crucial for South Africa in the series against Australia, as he finished as their top scorer with 243 runs from five games. He is expected to carry forward his form in the upcoming match as well.

Probable Best Bowler:

Keshav Maharaj (South Africa):

Keshav Maharaj could be the best bowler for South Africa in the upcoming match against Afghanistan. The 33-year-old spinner was the leading wicket-taker in the series against Australia, picking up eight wickets at an excellent economy rate of 4.07. He is eager to help his side win the upcoming game.

Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.