The third match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is in progress at the National Stadium in Karachi, with Afghanistan and South Africa. This competition marks the original game for both team B teams and will try to start their campaigns in a high note.
With both sides that have a mix of experienced fighters and new talents, an exciting competition is expected. Afghanistan, known for the rotation attack, will be based Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad to reflect on proteas strokes. In the meantime, South Africa will seek to benefit from their depths and attacking the rhythm to dominate the game.
South Africa wins and chooses to win first
Proteas ruler Temba Bavuma He won the hit and was elected to win first against Afghanistan. South Africa will seek to put a competitive ensemble on the Board of Directors, while Afghanistan’s bowlers will be willing to make early raids. With the Karachi stadium generally favoring the strokes, Bavuma’s decision suggests confidence in the composition of his team. Such as Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram It will be vital to stabilizing entries, while David Miller’s stroke’s offensive stroke could offer the latest touches.
Reason behind the absence of Heinrich Klaasen
One of the key speech points in front of the match was Heinrich klaasenExclusion from the game of South Africa Xi. Although Bavuma did not reveal the exact reason for Klaasen’s absence, the reports confirmed that Klaasen is not playing today’s game due to the injury to the left elbow.
Proteas management has taken this step to ensure its recovery and avoid deterioration of injury. Klaasen, known for his explosive stroke in the middle class, was a vital gear in the layout of South Africa. Its absence can be felt at the later stages of entries, especially in dealing with the strong Afghan attack. However, South Africa is deep in their team and Wiaan Mulder and Marco Jansen should accelerate in his absence.
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Playing xi of both teams
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad
South Africa: Ryan Rickelton (WK), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (C), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Malder, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
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2025-02-21 12:25:00
