The third game of the current ICC champion of Trophy 2025 will be played between Afghanistan and South Africa. The game should be played at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday (February 21).
Both teams enter this game on the back of contrasting results in their warming games. Afghanistan played two warming and eventually both lost them. They suffered a crushed loss of 144 running in the hands of Pakistan Shaheens in their first warming game before losing the match against New Zealand with 2 Wickkeke.
South Africa, on the other hand, beat Pakistan Shaheens 3 Wickkets to get some much needed swing in front of the tournament. So, while South Africa and Afghanistan prepare for their tournament opener, here’s an AFG VS review from the match.
AFG VS with preview-icc champions Trophy 2025, Match 3:
AFG VS with date and place:
The upcoming AFG VS match will be played on Friday (February 21st) at the National Stadium in Karachi. The match will be played from 2:30 pm (ist).
Determine:
Afghanistan:
Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah garbaz, Sediquelh Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nang, Nang, Nang, Nang, No Note. Reserves: Darwish Rasoololi, Bilal Sami
South Africa:
Tembo Bavuma (C), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden March, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan RasSie, Derbbs, Trists, Trissi. Passenger Reserve: Kwen Maphak
AFG VS with key battles:
Rahmanullah garbaz vs kagiso rabada:
One of the greatest threats to South Africa in the upcoming game will be the Afghan opener Rahmanullah garbaz. The opening of the machine gun has impressed one and with all its consistency, and also its ability to perform well against all opposition. He was the tallest runner at last year’s T20 World Cup, and will observe a similar influence and in the champion trophy.
South Africa will hoped to get rid of the hell as soon as possible. Because of this, he will rely on his pace of Kagiso Rabad. One of the best fast bowlers in the world, Rabada will seem to be good to start with the rejection of a dangerous hell.
Heinrich Klaasen Vs Rashid Khan:
For Afghanistan, one of their greatest, if not the biggest threat in the game will be Heinrich Klaasen. While Afghanistan will greatly rely on his spinners to confront the hitting of South Africa, their plot could return from Klaasen.
Wickeket-Batsman is one of the best Spin players in the South African camp and has already shown his ability to play in IPL.
Klaasen will hit when Spinners will probably act in tandem and he can spoil the plan of the Game of Afghanistan with his attacking hitting. And in order to counteract the threats of Klaasena, Afghanistan will largely rely on their spin -head of Rashid Khan, who is currently one of the best spinners in the world.
Hashmatullah shahidi vs keshav maharaj:
Hashmatullah Shahidi will be another player who can play a decisive role in the upcoming game. The Afghan Captain will want to lead the side from the front. Not too long ago, he achieved a twice a century against Zimbabwe, and recently achieved 40 in warming up against New Zealand.
Shahidi can play an anchor role to perfection, and South Africa will be aware of the threats he represented. Proteas will rely on their Spinner Keshav Maharaj to contain captain of Afghanistan.
AFG VS with key players
AFG: Rahmanullah garbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai and Rashid Khan will be key players of Afghanistan.
WITH: Tembo Bavuma, Razi Van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder and Kagiso Rabada will be key players of South Africa.
Time Report and Pitch AFG VS S:
Time is expected to be clear in Karachi when Afghanistan and South Africa take over each other. On the day of the game there is no prediction of rain in the city. The temperature will be in the early 30s in the first half of the game and will by the 20th after the sunset.
The ground is expected to be the belt. Bats are likely to enjoy their time, while the bowlers are unlikely to get too much help.
Conclusion:
Because England and Australia are the other two teams in the group, South Africa and Afghanistan cannot afford loss in the upcoming game. Both teams will want to win the game to enhance their chances of qualifying for the semifinals.
