ICC Champions Trophy 2025 - Match 3 (Group B) - South Africa vs Afghanistan - Match Predictions - 21st February 2025

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the ICC Champions Trophy, Match 3 (Group B) - South Africa vs Afghanistan, to be played on the 21st of February at the National Stadium, Karachi.

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Current Form South Africa:

South Africa performed poorly in the previous edition of ICC Champions Trophy. They failed to qualify for the Playoffs.

They are currently placed at the 5th place on ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings with a rating of 100.

When it comes to ODI's, South Africa are in a poor form. They have recently lost both of their ODI matches in the Pakistan ODI Tri Series. Prior to that, South Africa had lost a 3 match ODI Series against Pakistan by 3-0 and that too at home.

South Africa have slim chances of making it to the Semi Finals.

Players to look out for:

1. Heinrich Klaasen- He looked in good form in the Pakistan ODI Tri Series. He is capable of playing long innings in the upcoming matches.

2. Keshav Maharaj - He is an experienced spinner who doesn't leak runs and also picks up wickets when it matters the most.

Current Form Afghanistan:

Afghanistan couldn't qualify to play in the previous edition of Champions Trophy. It's a historic participation for them in the mega event.

They are currently placed at 8th position on ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings with a rating of 86.

When it comes to ODI's, Afghanistan are in a decent form. They have recently beaten Zimbabwe in 3 Match ODI Series by 2-0 and that too away from home.

Allah Ghazanfar is absent from the squad due to an injury but they have talented players like Rashid Khan and Rahmanullah Gurbaz who can give their opposition a tough time but it will be a surprise if Afghanistan make it to the Semi Finals.

Players to look out for:

1. Rashid Khan - He is one of the best wrist spinners in the world. Khan is expected to get a lot of purchase from the Pakistani pitches.

2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz - He has always performed very well in the ICC Tournaments. Gurbaz is expected to be the best batter for Afghanistan in the upcoming matches.

Let's have a look at the squads:

South Africa

Temba Bavuma (captain), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch

Pakistan

Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Afghanistan

Who will win?- Afghanistan

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan), Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Fazalhaq Farooqi (Afghanistan), Keshav Maharaj (South Africa)

Most Sixes – Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan), Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa)

Player of the Match- Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)

Team Scores Batting first – South Africa 270+, Afghanistan 280+

Match Handicap: Afghanistan

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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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