Champions Trophy 2025 AFG vs SA: Pitch, Weather Report, Head To Head, Probable 11, Streaming Details: An exhilarating Group B clash of Champions Trophy 2025 will unfold between Afghanistan vs South Africa on the 21st of February at the National Stadium in Karachi. From the perspective of both teams, the match is of utmost importance since they are looking for a spirited start to their campaign.
Match Details:
Date: February 21, 2025
Time: 2:30 PM IST
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Pitch Report
Known for good batting surfaces, the National Stadium at Karachi provides good bounce with little lateral movement. Generally, teams score high totals here; hence, it is seen as a batting-friendly venue. With the advent of the night, things may become slightly favorable for the spinners. The captain winning the toss would want to pursue batting first and use that fresh condition.
Weather Report
Karachi on match day is expected to have fair weather with plenty of sun. Afternoons should see temperatures rise to around 29°C (84°F) and would cool down by evening at around 19°C (66°F). The humidity would remain at a moderate level, and rain isn’t a factor the teams need to consider for the match.
AFG vs SA Head-to-Head in ODI
Three out of five ODI clashes were won by South Africa, whereas Afghanistan won two. Just in the latest month of September 2024, Afghanistan managed to beat an under-strength South African team in Sharjah twice, which will surely boost their confidence in this encounter.
Champions Trophy 2025 AFG vs SA: Probable Playing XI
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad.
South Africa: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (C), Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Corbin Bosch.
Streaming Details of Champions Trophy 2025
Sports 18 Network will telecast Afghanistan vs. South Africa live on TV as they have acquired broadcasting rights for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Streaming fans can watch the match online on JioHotstar and see all of the drama unfold.
Also Read: ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Checkout The Latest Points Table And Standings
Both teams will be looking for a good start. Afghanistan rests on their recent high-achieving runs on the confirmation and dexterity of their key players Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi as they enter the T20 World Cup. However, South Africa is striving to mind out from the recent ODI downslide with a determined captain, Temba Bavuma, emphasizing disciplined bowling on flat tracks. Welcome back to the team. The seam bowlers, Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen, who missed out on a few matches recently, shall add venom to the bowling attack.
