South Africa will face Afghanistan in the match no 21 of ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC), 2019. This will be the day-night game and the second game of the doubleheader Saturday. Both South Africa and Afghanistan are yet to register a victory in the World Cup. Proteas lost three games in a row while their last game against West Indies was a washed out. On the other hand, Afghanistan lost to Kiwis in their previous game and will now be playing after a gap of one week. If you are looking for the weather, pitch report and rain forecast of South Africa vs Afghanistan, then scroll down below for details. South Africa vs Afghanistan Cricket Score 21th ODI Match.
The weather at Cardiff will be fine and pleasant with sunshine throughout the day. As per the reports of accuweather.com, there is no indication of rain. The temperature will be around 15 degree Celsius and wind will blow at a pace of 18km/h. The match between South Africa and Afghanistan should take place without any delay or disturbance. South Africa vs Afghanistan, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match Preview: SA, AFG Look For Maiden Win in Match 21 of CWC 2019.
Weather at Cardiff
Pitch Report: It might not be raining today, but it has rained since past few days and the pitch was under cover. The pitch is expected to provide some help to pacers and even spinners like Rashid Khan and Imran Tahir. Bowlers will play a crucial role in this game.
South Africa (Squad): Quinton de Kock(w), Hashim Amla, Aiden Markram, Faf du Plessis(c), Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Chris Morris, Kagiso Rabada, Imran Tahir, Beuran Hendricks, Lungi Ngidi, Dwaine Pretorius, Tabraiz Shamsi, Jean-Paul Duminy
Afghanistan (Squad): Hazratullah Zazai, Noor Ali Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Gulbadin Naib(c), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Ikram Ali khil(w), Rashid Khan, Aftab Alam, Hamid Hassan, Samiullah Shinwari, Dawlat Zadran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Asghar Afghan
South Africa is in urgent need of a morale booster, they can do so by suppressing Afghan side with a massive victory. On the other hand, what was expected from Afghanistan, they have not come out as per that so far in this tournament.
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