ODI World Cup 2023: Match 42, South Africa vs Afghanistan, Stats & Records at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

South Africa (SA) and Afghanistan (AFG) will clash in the 42nd Match of the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2023 on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. South Africa enter their upcoming match against Afghanistan following a disappointing defeat to India in their previous encounter.  

The Proteas, after restricting India to 326 for 5 in 50 overs with Lungi Ngidi, Marco Jansen, Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, and Kagiso Rabada each taking one wicket, were bowled out for a mere 83 in response. Rassie van der Dussen and Marco Jansen were the top scorers with 13 and 14 runs, respectively, as South Africa's batting lineup collapsed. South Africa currently sit second in the points table with a net run rate of +1.376, having won six of their eight matches played. 

Afghanistan, on the other hand, come into the match after a heartbreaking loss to Australia in their previous outing. Batting first, Afghanistan posted a total of 291 for 5 in 50 overs, thanks to a brilliant century from Ibrahim Zadran (129) and valuable contributions from Rahmat Shah (30) and Rashid Khan (35). However, Afghanistan's bowlers were unable to defend their total, with Australia chasing it down with three wickets in hand, with Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Naveen-ul-Haq picking up two wickets each.  

Afghanistan now find themselves in sixth position on the table with a net run rate of -0.338, having won four of their eight matches played. South Africa will be looking to bounce back to winning ways against Afghanistan in their upcoming match. However, Afghanistan will be desperate to bounce back from their defeat to Australia and put up a good fight against South Africa in an attempt to secure a semifinal berth. 

SA vs AFG ODIs Head-to-Head Records: 

South Africa and Afghanistan have faced each other only once in ODI history, with South Africa emerging victorious in the 2019 World Cup match by 9 wickets and 116 balls remaining under the D/L method. 

Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report:

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad presents a well-balanced pitch that caters to both batters and bowlers. While spinners hold a slight edge, pacers can still thrive if they maintain accuracy and discipline. Spinners enjoy favourable conditions early on, especially under the sun's glare. However, as the day progresses and the dew settles, the pitch becomes more conducive to batting, allowing batters to unleash their strokes with greater freedom 

Narendra Modi Stadium ODI Stats & Records:

In 29 games played overall at this venue, the pace bowlers have taken 239 wickets at an average of 32.49, while spinners have picked up 128 wickets at an average of 39.21 in as many as 28 games. Batting first has resulted in victory 15 times, while chasing has led to victory 14 times. The average first-batting score in Ahmedabad is 243 

X-Factors for South Africa vs Australia 

Afghanistan: 

Ibrahim Zadran’s exceptional batting form in the ongoing Cricket World Cup is remarkable for Afghanistan. He has amassed 361 runs at an average of 51.57, including a magnificent century and a half-century. His strike rate of 77.9 further highlights his ability to score quickly and at a consistent pace. Ibrahim Zadran’s batting will be key for Afghanistan in their upcoming match against South Africa 

South Africa: 

Quinton de Kock has been in prime form in the ongoing ODI World Cup. He has aggregated 550 runs in the last eight games, with a remarkable average of over 68.75 and he smashed four centuries. He will be the key to tackling Afghanistan in Ahmedabad. 

SA vs AFG Probable Playing XI:

Afghanistan : 

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq 

South Africa:

Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi