Match Prediction SA vs AFG – November 10 – ICC Cricket World Cup

Match Details 

Teams: South Africa vs Afghanistan

Match number: 42nd Match

Ground: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Series: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Hours of play: 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL

Match day: November 10, 2023

South Africa vs Afghanistan, 42nd Match

South Africa vs Afghanistan Betting Odds

Probable Playing XIs

Afghanistan

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

South Africa

Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Lizaad Williams

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter of the Match

Based on recent performances, the probable best batters for the match between South Africa and Afghanistan could be:

Hashmatullah Shahidi from Afghanistan: Scored 405 runs in the last 10 matches with an average of 57.86 and a strike rate of 76.271.

Rahmat Shah from Afghanistan: Scored 342 runs in the last 9 matches with an average of 42.75 and a strike rate of 80.281.

Quinton de Kock from South Africa: Scored 699 runs in the last 10 matches with an average of 69.9 and a strike rate of 105.271. Aiden Markram: Scored 565 runs in the last 10 matches with an average of 70.63 and a strike rate of 117.71.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match

Based on recent performances, the probable best bowlers for the match between South Africa and Afghanistan could be:

Rashid Khan from Afghanistan: A world-class spinner, effective in the middle overs with the ability to take wickets and keep the run rate down.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman from Afghanistan: Another quality spinner in the Afghanistan side, successful in providing early breakthroughs.

Kagiso Rabada from South Africa: One of the leading fast bowlers globally, capable of swinging the ball both ways and being effective in the powerplay and death overs.

Tabraiz Shamsi from South Africa: Currently the number one bowler in the ICC T20I rankings, successful in the middle overs.

Teams Head to Head: Recent Matches 

Winner	Result	Match Details
South Africa	Won by 9 wickets (with 116 balls remaining) (D/L method)	21st match (D/N), Cardiff, June 15, 2019, ICC Cricket World Cup

Teams Recent Performance 

Last 5 Games of Afghanistan

Date	Match Details	Outcome
November 07, 2023	39th Match, Afghanistan vs Australia	Australia won by 3 wickets (with 19 balls remaining)
November 03, 2023	34th Match, Afghanistan vs Netherlands	Afghanistan won by 7 wickets (with 111 balls remaining)
October 30, 2023	30th Match, Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka	Afghanistan won by 7 wickets (with 28 balls remaining)
October 23, 2023	22nd Match, Afghanistan vs Pakistan	Afghanistan won by 8 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)
October 18, 2023	16th Match, Afghanistan vs New Zealand	New Zealand won by 149 runs

Last 5 Games of South Africa

Date	Match Details	Outcome
November 05, 2023	37th Match, South Africa vs India	India won by 243 runs
November 01, 2023	32nd Match, South Africa vs New Zealand	South Africa won by 190 runs
October 27, 2023	26th Match, South Africa vs Pakistan	South Africa won by 1 wicket (with 16 balls remaining)
October 24, 2023	23rd Match, South Africa vs Bangladesh	South Africa won by 149 runs
October 21, 2023	20th Match, South Africa vs England	South Africa won by 229 runs

Information About Injuries in Teams 

Based on the latest available information, here are the injury updates for the teams:

South Africa

Travis Head: Anticipated to be David Warner’s opening partner, he fractured his left hand.

Anrich Nortje: Had a back injury that caused him to miss championship.

Temba Bavuma: Suffered a hamstring issue and was sidelined from the game. However, he has recovered sufficiently from a finger injury.

Afghanistan

There are no reported injuries in the Afghanistan team.

South Africa vs Afghanistan: Winning Prediction

Predicting the outcome of a cricket match can be challenging, as it depends on various factors such as the teams’ current form, player availability, pitch conditions, and weather. However, considering these factors, South Africa is generally considered to be the favorites to win the match against Afghanistan on November 10, 2023.

South Africa has a more experienced and well-balanced team with a proven track record in international cricket. They have a strong batting lineup with Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, and David Miller, capable of scoring big runs. Their bowling attack is also formidable, with Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi leading the charge.

Afghanistan, on the other hand, is a younger and less experienced team, but they have shown flashes of brilliance in recent years. They have a talented batting lineup with Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hazratullah Zazai, and Najibullah Zadran, who can be dangerous on their day. Their bowling attack is also improving, with Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman leading the way.

Despite Afghanistan’s potential, South Africa’s overall experience and stronger team composition make them the more likely winners of the match. However, cricket is a game of surprises, and Afghanistan could upset the odds if they play their best game.

Some key factors that could influence the outcome of the match:

• The toss: Winning the toss and batting first could give the team a significant advantage, as it will allow them to set a target for the opposition.
• The pitch: The pitch is expected to be a batting wicket, which could favor the team that wins the toss and bats first.
• The weather: The weather is expected to be fair and sunny, which should not affect the match.
• The players: The performance of individual players could make a big difference in the outcome of the match. Key players for South Africa include Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, and Kagiso Rabada. Key players for Afghanistan include Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hazratullah Zazai, and Rashid Khan.

Overall, the South Africa vs Afghanistan cricket match on November 10, 2023, is a promising one that could go either way. Both teams have the potential to win, and it will be an exciting match to watch.

Report About Narendra Modi Stadium

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, is the largest cricket stadium globally, boasting a seating capacity of 134,000 spectators. Owned by the Gujarat Cricket Association, it serves as a venue for both domestic and international cricket matches.

This stadium occupies the same location as the previous Sardar Patel Stadium, which stood from 1982 to 2015 before undergoing renovation in 2006. The Sardar Patel Stadium was the primary cricket venue in the city until 2015.

The redesigned stadium now spans 63 acres and includes 76 corporate boxes, a 55-room clubhouse, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, LED roof lights, four dressing rooms, and multiple cricket pitches with different types of soil.

In February 2021, the new stadium hosted its inaugural game—a day-night Test against the English team. In 2022, it was the venue for the IPL final, where more than 100,000 spectators witnessed the home team Gujarat Titans defeat the Rajasthan Royals to claim their first title.

About ICC Cricket World Cup

The ICC Cricket World Cup stands as the premier international championship for One Day International (ODI) cricket. Organized by the sport’s governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC), the tournament takes place every four years. It is celebrated as one of the most-watched sporting events globally and is regarded by the ICC as the flagship event of the international cricket calendar.

The current format involves a qualification phase spanning the preceding three years, determining the teams that earn the right to compete in the tournament phase. In this phase, 10 teams, including the host nation, compete for the coveted title, with matches taking place at venues within the host nation over the course of about a month.

Australia boasts the most World Cup victories, having clinched the title five times. India and West Indies have each triumphed twice, while Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and England have secured the championship once each. The reigning champions are England, who claimed the title in the 2019 World Cup edition.