Afghanistan vs South Africa Match 3, CT25: South Africa won the toss and decided to Bat first, Heinrich Klassen Ruled out!

Match 3 of the Champions Trophy will feature teams from group B Afghanistan and South Africa, this contest is an exciting one as both these have had quite a history in the past, South Africa would love to drop down the choker tag by trying to win this Champions Trophy, Whereas the underdogs like Afghanistan is always blocking them from doing it, both teams have even squad on paper. South Africa has lost their last 6 ODI’s in a row which was a concern in their squad. 

Meanwhile, Afghanistan have won 8 of their last 12 ODI’s including a 2-1 series win against South Africa. For Afghanistan, their approach would be one game at a time, and pretty much their focus is to play the best cricket they can offer to Upset a team like South Africa So before we dive into the live-action. Check out the live toss update, Live Pitch Report, and Playing 11

Afghanistan vs South Africa: Where to Watch Live

Afghanistan vs South Africa: Karachi, Pitch Report

The Surface at Karachi for the first match was a dry one, there was some assist for the fast bowlers early on, but with spinners, especially during the second innings got some turn, Dew is expected to settle in early, Afghanistan has amazing spinners in their team and if they could exploit these conditions they could cause some trouble, But South Africa have to be careful against these spinners. But the surface is good to Bat first to put some runs on the board, Use those early even bounce to the advantage, Win the toss, and Bat first here at Karachi would be a good call. 

Afghanistan vs South Africa: Live Toss Update

South Africa won the toss and decided to Bat first, To put some runs on the board and asses the condition to bowl later accordingly.

Afghanistan vs South Africa: Playing 11

Afghanistan Playing 11

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Sediqullah Atal, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan,Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad

South Africa Playing 11

Tenda Bavuma, Tony De Zorzi, Ryan Rickleton, Aiden Markaram, Rassie Van der-dussan, Wiaan Mulder, David Miller, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi,

Afghanistan vs South Africa: Umpire’s list

On Field Umpires:

Alex Wharf (England), Rod Tucker (Australia)
TV Umpire:
Richard Kettleborough (England)

Match Referee:
Ranjan Madugale (Sri Lanka)

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