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Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghanistan will take on South Africa in the first ODI of three-match series beginning at Sharjah on Wednesday, September 18. Published: September 18, 2024 11:33 AM IST By Edited by South Africa will begin their first-ever bilateral series against Afghanistan as they get ready to face off in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Sharjah cricket stadium on Wednesday (September 18). The venue for the first ODI is also creating an unique record – becoming the first-ever venue to host 250 ODI matches.
The Proteas, though, will be led by Aiden Markram in the first ODI as regular skipper Temba Bavuma is sitting out the game due to illness. “Proteas One-Day International (ODI) captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the first ODI against Afghanistan on Wednesday due to illness. Aiden Markram will be the stand-in captain,” Cricket South Africa (CSA) statement read on Tuesday.
Afghanistan are coming into the contest with their one-off Test match against New Zealand in Greater Noida sports complex getting washed out without a ball getting bowled. UAE has been the home ground of Afghanistan for the last few years and they have played as many as 25 ODIs since 2010. Former captain and all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has played in all of these ODIs in UAE and is the leading run-scorer with 557 runs.
The South Africans have won 10 out of the 12 matches played in Sharjah but haven’t played at this venue for the last 11 years. 🏆 Here’s what both teams are playing for! 🤩 | | — Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) When is Afghanistan vs South Africa 1st ODI going to take place? The Afghanistan vs South Africa 1st ODI will take place on Wednesday, September 18. Where is Afghanistan vs South Africa 1st ODI going to take place? The Afghanistan vs South Africa 1st ODI will be held at the Sharjah cricket stadium.
What time will Afghanistan vs South Africa 1st ODI start? The Afghanistan vs South Africa 1st ODI will begin at 530pm IST. The toss for the match will be held at 5pm. Where can I watch Afghanistan vs South Africa 1st ODI on TV in India? The Afghanistan vs South Africa 1st ODI will be available LIVE on Eurosport Network channel on TV in India.
How can I watch livestreaming of Afghanistan vs South Africa 1st ODI in India? The Afghanistan vs South Africa 1st ODI will be available for livestreaming on Fancode website and app. Afghanistan vs South Africa 1st ODI Predicted 11 Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), IA Khil, Darwish Rasooli, Abdul Malik, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Najibullah Zadran, Allah Mohammad Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs and Kyle Verreynne For breaking news and live news updates, like us on or follow us on and . Read more on Latest on .
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