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CLAIM NOWSouth Africa vs Afghanistan, ICC WC 2023, Today Match Prediction 10 November 2023
Toss Winner - Afghanistan won the toss and choose to bat first
South Africa beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets
Afghanistan face South Africa in a must-win game
- The Proteas struggle to chase down totals
- Afghanistan’s batting has been very clinical and matured
- South Africa are exceptional in setting up huge totals in 1st innings
South Africa to win
| Tournament: | ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 |
| Format: | oneday |
| Venue: | Narendra Modi Stadium Gate 2, Ahmedabad, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 31.0°C|Overcast |
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RSA vs AFG Match Prediction & Analysis
Afghanistan were on the brink of a historic win as they reduced Australia to 91 for 7 while defending a 291-run total at Wankhede. Maxwell’s heroics and a couple of dropped catches in the field snatched the game away from Shahidi’s men.
There is definitely a lot of learning for Afghanistan from that match. They should be looking to bounce back stronger against an equally tough team in their last and must-win match at Ahmedabad.
The Proteas have been exceptional with the bat in this World Cup with QDK in sublime form at the top. The middle-order of Dussen, Klaasen, and Miller is equally threatening and capable of propelling the team to a big total.
However, just like Australia, South Africa have also struggled in run chases with their recent match being one such instance. Bavuma’s men were bowled out for just 83 runs while chasing 327 runs against India at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Afghanistan need to bat first once again and give it all to put South Africa on the back foot and ensure better fielding so as to finish the game in a clinical manner even with the ball.
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South Africa seemed like the only team who could give a tough fight to the hosts and potentially beat them in this World Cup. However, the men in blue were just too good for the Proteas.
Quinton de Kock was out cheaply in the run-chase as he got done by Siraj. The number 3 and 4 batters lost their wickets to Shami while the Indian spinners got the better of the rest of the middle-order.
It is a big ground in Ahmedabad and QDK will be a crucial player on this pitch with his experience of playing in the IPL. However, the opposition has an in-form bowling attack and their spinners could be effective on this surface.
And though they’ve been very impressive when batting first, South Africa, having already qualified for the semis, should use this game as an opportunity to improve their chasing abilities.
Afghanistan has been in good touch with the bat and the Proteas will benefit from this contest going into this semis. The likes of Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram are key to the middle order and will be eager to bounce back.
Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi can trouble the in-form and reliable Afghanistan batters with their spin. Kagiso Rabada is another key bowler who can be lethal and deliver crucial breakthroughs for South Africa.
Overall, the Proteas are a tough side and will be keen on turning things around after their recent loss.
South Africa Predicted Playing XI:
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
South Africa Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
South Africa Actual Playing XI:
Temba Bavuma, David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Andile Phehlukwayo, Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada
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Rashid Khan and Hashmatullah Shahidi messed up the first chance of dismissing Glenn Maxwell when he edged a delivery from Khan. Soon, it was Mujeeb Ur Rahman dropping a sitter at short fine leg.
These two moments were replayed all over the world and most likely in the minds of Afghanistan players after Maxwell stole the game in the way he knows best.
Afghanistan had successfully chased down a total in 3 consecutive matches prior to the game against Australia. Their batting has looked very mature and the way they paced their innings against Australia was also quite impressive.
The middle order had looked very promising so far with the consistent contributions from Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, and Azmatullah Omarzai. But the hundred from opener Ibrahim Zadran against a quality bowling attack of Australia must have boosted their confidence.
The senior players in this side such as Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan must come together and strategize for this game with respect to their bowling. Afghanistan need to adapt and evolve as far as bowling is concerned. They will be up against a quality batting lineup that has been exceptional when batting first.
If Afghanistan are put to bowl first, they will be facing their toughest challenge of the World Cup so far. They’ve got a promising overall squad that needs to better its performance in the field.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:
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
Afghanistan Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
Afghanistan Actual Playing XI:
Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen ul Haq
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
While the pitch has been quite batting-friendly in IPL matches, traditionally it has been on the slower side offering help for the spinners. It will be a belter in the powerplay and batters will enjoy playing their strokes in the first half of the game.
RSA vs AFG Pitch Report
Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will be the venue for this match. The average 1st innings score here in ODIs is 237 runs. However, both teams have been in great touch and can score 275+ if they bat first. South Africa would be eyeing a much bigger score if they bat first on this ground.
The record for the highest score in ODIs at this venue belongs to South Africa - 365/2 against India. Given that the highest score chased at this venue was 325 runs, we reckon a 280-320 run score can be a competitive 1st innings total.
Toss: To Bat
While teams bowling first have won two of the 3 matches at this venue in this tournament, overall, teams batting first have enjoyed a slight advantage on this ground. It is quite a big ground where clearing the boundaries isn’t easy. And South Africa, knowing their weakness, will likely opt to bat first.
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Winning Prediction
It will be an exciting clash between these two sides. The Proteas coming after a crushing defeat against India and Afghanistan looking to bounce back in a must-win match right after their shocking loss to Australia. Both teams have some promising players in every department and are likely to put on a great show with both bat and ball.
However, South Africa have been quite clinical with their wins and are the superior team. They will be our favorites to win this match.
South Africa to win
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