SA vs AFG, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Faf du Plessis vs Rashid Khan and Other Exciting Mini Battles to Watch Out for at Sophia Gardens
Afghanistan has lost all of their three matches, whereas South Africa hasn’t won in either of the four matches they have played.
In the 21st match of the ICC World Cup 2019, it will be two of the (brace yourselves!) bottom-most placed teams – South Africa and Afghanistan – that will square-off against each other on June 15 – which will the second match of the doubleheader day. Afghanistan has lost all of their three matches, whereas South Africa hasn’t won in either of the four matches they have played. South Africa vs Afghanistan Cricket Score 21th ODI Match.
Afghanistan has 0 points against their name, and South Africa has 1 point – courtesy a washed out game against West Indies. It will be one of the most-huge upsets in World Cup history if Afghanistan manages to get past South Africa today. It seems highly unlikely, but given how the teams have been playing shoddily, it will be interesting to see which side wins the match. South Africa vs Afghanistan Dream11 Team Predictions: Best Picks for All-Rounders, Batsmen, Bowlers & Wicket-Keepers for SA vs AFG in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 21.
As both numbers 9th and 10th placed teams in the ICC World Cup 2019 Points Table readies themselves to lock horns with each other, one can expect these mini-battles to infuse more fun and excitement into the match.
Najibullah Zadran vs Kagiso Rabada
The Afghanistani batsman, Najibullah Zadran is in some form recently. On the other hand, is South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada. On paper, the battle looks a minuscule one, however, with Zadran and Rabdada in such terrific form, it will be interesting to see which of the two dominates the either.
Rashid Khan vs Faf du Plessis
One of the most-sought battles in the match, the fans will be looking forward to the battle between Afghanistan’s star bowler Rashid Khan and South Africa’s premier batsman Faf du Plessis. Much of Afghanistan’s hopes would depend on how well Rashid performs against the A-list side. On the other hand, the Proteas’ captain would be looking to infuse some stability in the batting order.
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Mujeeb Ur Rahman vs Hashim Amla
Another youngster will be up against a senior pro in the match, yes we are talking about Afghanistan’s Mujeeb Ur Rahman vs South Africa’s Hashim Amla. The latter has been in some shallow form of late, and that is what Afghanistan, especially Mujeeb Ur Rahman would be looking forward in the match to get an early advantage in the contest.
Afghanistan would be eyeing for their first victory of the ICC World Cup 2019 tournament, and surprisingly South Africa, too, would be desperate to earn the two points available in the match. Stay tuned to LatestLY for all the latest updates about AFG vs SA, 15th Match in World Cup 2019.
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