Champions Trophy 2025, Match 3: Afghanistan vs South Africa Match Preview
Afghanistan vs South Africa are set to clash in the third match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on February 21, at the National stadium, Karachi.
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will move to its third clash between Afghanistan and South Africa at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday, February 21. Both teams have had their own conflicting set-ups leading up to their opening game of the tournament.
As of now, the two warm-up games played by Afghanistan have been tough leading them to suffering heavy defeats. They lost to Pakistan by a colossal 144 runs before getting defeated by New Zealand, losing by two wickets. These concerning results have raised doubts about their form heading into the prime battle.
In disparity to it, South Africa gained a valuable drive with a tough three-wicket victory over Pakistan in their only warm-up match. The team will be looking forward to carry that utmost courage into their battle against Afghanistan.
With Afghanistan targeting a change of story and South Africa seeking a solid start, an exciting clash is on the cards as both the teams begin their campaign in the Champions Trophy.
Also Check: Champions Trophy 2025 News
Match Details
| Match | Afghanistan vs South Africa, Match 3, Champions Trophy 2025 |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Date and Time | Friday, February 21, 2:30 pm (IST) |
| Live Streaming and Broadcast Details | JioStar (Live streaming on Jio Hotstar), television coverage on Star and Network 18 channels |
Pitch Report
The weather at National Stadium, Karachi is expected to be clear for the Afghanistan vs South Africa clash. There is no sign of rain. The temperature is expected to be around 30 degrees in the morning, gradually decreasing to 20 degrees as the sun sets.Head-To-Head Record
| Matches | 5 |
| Won by Afghanistan | 2 |
| Won by South Africa | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| First Played | June 15, 2019 |
| Last Played | September 22, 2024 |
Also Check: Champions Trophy 2025 Stats
Predicted Playing XIs
Afghanistan:
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveed Zadran
South Africa:
Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi
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