Match 3: ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan vs South Africa Today Match Predictions
The Champions Trophy was actually launched in the year 1998. It was earlier expected to be held every 2 years but later the time span of its cycle was moved to four years. The format of cricket in this tournament is a 50 over match. There are about eight teams that are a part of this trophy. After 2017, the trophy has been revived for its relaunch in 2025. A lot of drama is associated with this tournament and it is expected to grow largely from here on.
Afghanistan has qualified to be the host of this trophy. There are two groups in this tournament. Group A has Pakistan, New Zealand, India and Bangladesh while Group B has England, South Africa, Australia and Afghanistan. Due to the security concerns surrounding the host of this tournament, the South African team’s matches will be held in Dubai for this trophy.
Afghanistan had also qualified to host the 2008 tournament but it was later shifted to South Africa due to security issues. In 2021, South Africa had opted to host the tournament but it was replaced by the T20 World Cup. In the following few sections, a review of the matches will be done to help our players make the best decisions on their online cricket betting apps in South Africa.
Afghanistan vs South Africa ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match Reports and Details:
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Dream11 Match Prediction: The match between Afghanistan vs South Africa is the third match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Get a quick look at the match details:
Date: 21st February 2025
Timings: 2:30 PM IST
Venue: National Bank Stadium, Karachi
Where to buy tickets to watch the ICC Champions Trophy of Afghanistan vs South Africa match live?
If you are excited to see the live matches of the ICC Champions Trophy that are scheduled to happen in Afghanistan this season then you must visit the ICC official website to purchase the tickets. There is a high demand for the tickets to watch the matches live, so it is recommended that you purchase the tickets beforehand for all the matches that you would like to see in the stadium.
Afghanistan vs South Africa ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match Pitch Report:
The National Bank Stadium of Karachi is friendly for the batters. The pitch is pretty good for making a good score and the highest total made by batters on the pitch is about 353 runs in 50 overs. History showcases that batters have enjoyed themselves with the bat on the pitch. The average score made in the 1st innings is about 246 runs in the past; however, scoring past 300 runs has become pretty common on the pitch recently. Teams that chase the score on the board have a higher probability of winning the match as per the records made on the pitch.
Afghanistan vs South Africa ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match Weather Report:
The temperature in Pakistan today is expected to be around 24 degree celsius. But, it is anticipated to be a little cloudy during the day. The precipitation levels are 0% with 27% humidity and a wind speed of about 16 km/h. Overall, the temperature in the country is expected to be fairly good for an interesting international cricket tournament to start its journey. All eyes will be on the teams and to see which one will take the win for the day and mark its territory.
Afghanistan vs South Africa ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Dream 11 Probable Playing XI Players:
Afghanistan Possible Playing XI Team Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmed, Fazalhaq Farooqi
South Africa Possible Playing XI Team Squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi
Afghanistan vs South Africa ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Full Squad Announced:
Afghanistan Full Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran. Reserves: Darwish Rasooli, Bilal Sami
South Africa Full Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Temba Bavuma (c), 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. Travelling reserve: Kwena Maphaka.
Afghanistan vs South Africa ICC Champions Trophy 2025 watch live match:
Whether you are in the US or South Africa, you can comfortably watch the live matches of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the varied online and TV channels that are available. The matches are due to start from the 19th February 2025 and they will last till the 9th March 2025. As the tournament is about to start again after 8 years, it is bound to attract the attention of a big number of fans. So, let’s check out where the live matches can be viewed in different countries:
- South Africa: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar, DD National, Sony Liv
- Afghanistan: PTV Sports, Ten Sports, Tamasha App, Afghanistan TV
- US: Willow TV, FuboTV, ICC.tv
- Canada: Willow TV, Willow by Cricbuzz App
- Australia, South Africa and the UK: Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now, Channel 9, Kayo Sports, Sky Sports
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport, SS Cricket
- Caribbean Islands: ESPN Caribbean
- Afghanistan: ATN, Ariana.tv
Who will win the ICC Champion’s Trophy 2025 match between Afghanistan vs South Africa on 21st February 2025?
The probability of South Africa beating Afghanistan in this match is about 69% and the odds are definitely in their favour. The SA international cricket team is much more skilled and capable when compared to their competitors this time. The team has played more international cricket and performed much better in the past against Afghanistan. The SA team also had positive experience while playing on the Pakistan pitch and that is why every bettor will favour the SA team this time round.
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