In the upcoming ODI World Cup match, South Africa is set to face off against Afghanistan.
The second-ranked South Africa has shown a strong performance in the tournament, having won six out of eight matches.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan has shown potential with some surprising victories, placing them sixth in the tournament.
Head-to-Head
Both teams have had their moments in the tournament, but South Africa’s consistent performance and higher ranking make them the safer bet.
They have a solid record with 408 victories out of 667 matches in ODI cricket. They have already secured their spot in the semi-finals, despite a recent loss to India.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, remain an outside chance to reach the semi-finals. They have shown potential with their performance against Australia, but they will need a big win against South Africa to have a chance.
Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram have been consistently contributing to South Africa’s run tally, while Marco Jansen has been their star bowler.
On the other hand, Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran and Hashmatullah Shahidi have been their top run-scorers, with Rashid Khan being their leading wicket-taker.
South Africa are a class above here and should run out big winners.
Most Runs
Quinton de Kock is South Africa’s top run-scorer in the tournament with 550 runs at a strike rate of 111 including four centuries.
His form and ability to handle pressure make him a strong contender for the highest runs scorer in the match against Afghanistan.
Most Wickets
Marco Jansen is the leading wicket-taker for South Africa with 17 wickets at an average of 24.
His bowling skills and ability to take crucial wickets make him a strong contender to take the most wickets in the match against Afghanistan.
