Wed Sep 18 12:52:29 UTC 2024: ## Afghanistan to Face South Africa in Three-Match ODI Series

**Sharjah, UAE (September 18, 2023):** Afghanistan and South Africa will lock horns in a three-match ODI series, commencing on Wednesday, September 18th at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The series serves as a crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy, where they are placed in Group B.

The two sides have only met twice in the 50-over format previously, with South Africa winning on both occasions. Their last encounter was a thrilling World Cup match in Ahmedabad in November 2023, where Temba Bavuma’s Proteas emerged victorious by five wickets in a tense chase of 245.

With both teams aiming to hit the ground running in their preparation, this series promises to be an exciting contest.

**Here are the key details for the first ODI:**

* **Date:** Wednesday, September 18th
* **Time:** 5:30 PM IST (Toss at 5:00 PM IST)
* **Venue:** Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
* **Live Streaming:** FanCode app

While the match will not be televised in India, fans can catch the live action on the FanCode app.

**The teams:**

**Afghanistan:** Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmat Shah (VC), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ikram Ali Khil (WK), Abdul Malik, Riaz Hassan, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Bilal Sami, Naveed Zadran and Farid Ahmad Malik

**South Africa:** Temba Bavuma (captain), Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Nqaba Peter, Andile Simelane, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne and Lizaad Williams.

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