In a historic first, Afghanistan and South Africa will play a three-match ODI series between September 18 and 22, with all matches set to be held at Afghanistan Cricket Board’s (ACB) adopted home venue, Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Here’s everything you need to know about the AFG vs SA 2024 ODI squads, including injury updates.
The two sides last met in the T20 World Cup in June, where South Africa beat their opponents comprehensively to secure their first World Cup final.
What's the latest team news for AFG vs SA 2024 ODIs?
Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead Afghanistan, with Rahmat Shah acting as his deputy. The series also marks the return of Rashid Khan, who missed the last ODI series against Ireland due to an injury. However, they will be without the services of Ibrahim Zadran and Mujeer Ur Rahman. While Zadran is recovering from an ankle sprain, Mujeeb is ruled out due to a right phalanx sprain.
Top-order batter Abdul Malik, who recently impressed in List A competitions, has been named as a replacement for Zadran, while Darwish Rasooli, who has seven T20I caps to his name so far, has been added too.
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For South Africa, Temba Bavuma will lead the side. Jason Smith and Nqaba Peter, who have played T20Is before, earned their maiden ODI call-ups. Andile Simelane has also been given his maiden international call-up. Lungi Ngidi has fully recovered from a right calf injury and is named in the squad.
After the three ODIs, South Africa will play Ireland in a white-ball series. Find South Africa's squad for the Ireland series, here.
Afghanistan vs South Africa 2024 ODI squads: Full team lists
Afghanistan
Batters: Darwish Rasooli, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Riaz Hassan, Bilal Sami, Rahmat Shah
All-rounders: Abdul Malik, Mohammad Nabi, Nangeyalia Kharote, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan
Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil
Bowlers: Naveed Zadran, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Allah Ghazanfar
South Africa
Batters: Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Jason Smith
All-rounders: Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo
Wicketkeepers: Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne
Bowlers: Nandre Burger, Ottneil Baartman, Lungi Ngidi, Bjorn Fortuin, Lizaad Williams, Nqaba Peter, Andile Simelane
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