Afghanistan vs South Africa, 1st ODI - Live Cricket Score

Afghanistan tour of South Africa in United Arab Emirates, 2024 | 18 Sep 2024, Wed, 5:30 PM IST | Sharjah Cricket Stadium

ResultAfghanistan won by 6 wickets
SA

SA

106/10 (33.3 ov)

AFG

AFG

107/4 (26 ov)

BatterRB4s6sSR
Reeza HendricksReeza Hendricksb F Farooqi9121075.00
Tony de ZorziTony de Zorzic H Shahidi b F Farooqi11181061.11
Aiden MarkramAiden Markram(c)b F Farooqi250040.00
Tristan StubbsTristan Stubbsc M Nabi b AM Ghazanfar05000.00
Kyle VerreynneKyle Verreynne(wk)lbw b AM Ghazanfar10112090.91
Jason SmithJason Smithb AM Ghazanfar05000.00
Wiaan MulderWiaan Mulderb F Farooqi52845161.90
Andile PhehlukwayoAndile Phehlukwayorunout (G Naib)04000.00
Bjorn FortuinBjorn Fortuinb R Khan16342047.06
Nandre BurgerNandre BurgerNot out118005.56
Lungi NgidiLungi Ngidilbw b R Khan06000.00
Extra( b - 0, w - 2, no - 1, lb - 2, p - 0 )5
Total( 3.16 Runs per over )106 (10 Wkts, 33.3 Ov)

Fall of Wickets

17-1 (Reeza Hendricks, 2.6), 24-2 (Aiden Markram, 4.6), 25-3 (Tony de Zorzi, 6.2), 29-4 (Tristan Stubbs, 7.1), 29-5 (Jason Smith, 7.6), 36-6 (Kyle Verreynne, 9.2), 36-7 (Andile Phehlukwayo, 9.6), 75-8 (Bjorn Fortuin, 23.2), 105-9 (Wiaan Mulder, 32.2), 106-10 (Lungi Ngidi, 33.3)

BowlerOvMRWNBWDEco
Fazalhaq Farooqi71354015.00
Allah Mohammad102203112.00
Rashid Khan8.32302003.53
Nangeyalia kharote50160003.20
Azmatullah Omarzai3030001.00

BatterRB4s6sSR
Rahmanullah GurbazRahmanullah Gurbaz(wk)c JF Smith b L Ngidi03000.00
Riaz HussanRiaz Hussanb BC Fortuin16352045.71
Rahmat ShahRahmat Shahlbw b BC Fortuin8260030.77
Hashmatullah ShahidiHashmatullah Shahidi(c)lbw b A Markram16291055.17
Azmatullah OmarzaiAzmatullah OmarzaiNot out25360269.44
Gulbadin NaibGulbadin NaibNot out342732125.93
Did Not Bat: Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Allah Mohammad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Nangeyalia kharote
Extra( b - 1, w - 7, no - 0, lb - 0, p - 0 )8
Total( 4.12 Runs per over )107 (4 Wkts, 26 Ov)

Fall of Wickets

0-1 (Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 0.3), 15-2 (Rahmat Shah, 7.6), 38-3 (Riaz Hussan, 13.4), 60-4 (Hashmatullah Shahidi, 17.6)

BowlerOvMRWNBWDEco
Lungi Ngidi4161001.50
Nandre Burger60280024.67
Bjorn Fortuin90222012.44
Wiaan Mulder2090004.50
Aiden Markram(c)30211007.00
Andile Phehlukwayo202000010.00

Predict the Winner!

team

AFG (34%)

draw

Tie (0%)

team

SA (65%)

Expired
Votes 29

Info

Series

Afghanistan tour of South Africa in United Arab Emirates

Date & Time

18 Sep 2024, Wed, 5:30 PM IST

Toss

South Africa elected to bat

Venue

Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Umpires

Izatullah Safi (Afghanistan), Langton Rusere (Zimbabwe), Ahmad Shah Pakteen (Afghanistan, TV)

Match Referee

Richie Richardson (West Indies)

weatherWeather Report

Sunny

pitchPitch Condition

Batting Paradise

ScoreAvg 1st Inning Score

270

PredictionWin Prediction

South Africa

Preview

The Afghanistan cricket team is all set to lock horns against South Africa for the first ODI game, which is slated to take place at Sharjhah Cricket Stadium, Sharjhah, on 18 September 2024. The forthcoming series promises thrilling cricketing between both nations. The two sides have faced in the 50-over format two times in the ODI World Cup history, with Proteas leading the head-to-head by 2-0.

Led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan has a formidable squad that can challenge the South Africans in subcontinent conditions. On the other hand, South Africa will start as a certain favorite to win the series, considering its reputation in world cricket.

Both Afghanistan & South Africa consider this series an excellent opportunity to hone their strategies and gain valuable experience ahead of upcoming international tournaments. The teams will be keen to work out any quirks in their lineup and come up with winning combinations during the series as the Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner.

As the team gears up for the upcoming clash, all eyes will be on the thrilling competition set to unfold on the cricket field. Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy tips, the pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

Playing XI

AfghanistanAFG

South AfricaSA

Reserve

CT
CT
Darwish Rasooli
CT
CT
Abdul Malik
CT
CT
Bilal Sami
CT
CT
Naveed Zadran