South Africa vs Afghanistan - Players & Playing XI · ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
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Based on 5 H2H matches (2023–2025)
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Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
Fours (2+)
Rahmat Shah
AFG
Runs (20+)
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
Runs (20+)
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AFG
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Aiden Markram
SA
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Ikram Alikhil
AFG
Catches (1+)
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AFG
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AFG
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Top Performers in H2H
From 5 H2H matches
Narendra Modi Stadium
Ahmedabad, India
Based on the last 9 ODI matches at this venue (since Feb 2022). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND vs PAK 14 Oct 2023 | 191/10 (42.5) | 192/3 (30.3) | 383 |
| ENG vs AUS 04 Nov 2023 | 286/10 (49.3) | 253/10 (48.1) | 539 |
| SA vs AFG 10 Nov 2023 | 244/10 (50) | 247/5 (47.3) | 491 |
| IND vs AUS 19 Nov 2023 | 240/10 (50) | 241/4 (43) | 481 |
| IND vs ENG 12 Feb 2025 | 356/10 (50) | 214/10 (34.2) | 570 |
SA at Narendra Modi Stadium
Top Scorer
Rassie van der Dussen
76 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Gerald Coetzee
4 wkts
AFG at Narendra Modi Stadium
Top Scorer
Azmatullah Omarzai
97 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mohammad Nabi
2 wkts
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Playing XI in this match
Afghanistan
Playing XI in this match
Afghanistan · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | c Heinrich Klaasen b Keshav Maharaj | 25 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 113.64 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | c Quinton de Kock b Gerald Coetzee | 15 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 50 |
| Rahmat Shah | c David Miller b Lungi Ngidi | 26 | 46 | 2 | 0 | 56.52 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi (c) | c Quinton de Kock b Keshav Maharaj | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | not out | 97* | 107 | 7 | 3 | 90.65 |
| Ikram Alikhil (wk) | c Quinton de Kock b Gerald Coetzee | 12 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 85.71 |
| Mohammad Nabi | c Quinton de Kock b Lungi Ngidi | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Rashid Khan | c Quinton de Kock b Andile Phehlukwayo | 14 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 46.67 |
| Noor Ahmad | c Quinton de Kock b Gerald Coetzee | 26 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 81.25 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | c Aiden Markram b Gerald Coetzee | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 160 |
| Naveen ul Haq | run out (Kagiso Rabada) | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 10 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 8.3 | 0 | 69 | 2 | 8.31 | 6 | 0 |
| Aiden Markram | 4.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 5.81 | 0 | 0 |
| Gerald Coetzee | 10 | 1 | 44 | 4 | 4.4 | 2 | 0 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 10 | 1 | 25 | 2 | 2.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | 7 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 5.14 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | lbw b Mohammad Nabi | 41 | 47 | 2 | 3 | 87.23 |
| Temba Bavuma (c) | c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 23 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 82.14 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | not out | 76* | 95 | 6 | 1 | 80 |
| Aiden Markram | c Naveen ul Haq b Rashid Khan | 25 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 78.13 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | b Rashid Khan | 10 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 76.92 |
| David Miller | c Mohammad Nabi b Mohammad Nabi | 24 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 72.73 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | not out | 39* | 37 | 1 | 3 | 105.41 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 10 | 0 | 51 | 1 | 5.1 | 1 | 0 |
| Naveen ul Haq | 6.3 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 8.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 10 | 1 | 35 | 2 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 10 | 1 | 37 | 2 | 3.7 | 1 | 0 |
| Noor Ahmad | 9 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 5.44 | 3 | 0 |
| Rahmat Shah | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Keshav Maharaj
SA
|
126.7 |
| 2 |
Gerald Coetzee
SA
|
99.0 |
| 3 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
96.0 |
| 4 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
94.1 |
| 5 |
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
|
61.0 |
| 6 |
Andile Phehlukwayo
SA
|
59.1 |
| 7 |
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
AFG
|
52.2 |
| 8 |
Rassie van der Dussen
SA
|
39.3 |
| 9 |
Lungi Ngidi
SA
|
34.8 |
| 10 |
Noor Ahmad
AFG
|
33.2 |
| 11 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
29.7 |
| 12 |
Quinton de Kock
SA
|
29.5 |
| 13 |
Aiden Markram
SA
|
24.8 |
| 14 |
Temba Bavuma
SA
|
19.1 |
| 15 |
David Miller
SA
|
16.7 |
| 16 |
Rahmat Shah
AFG
|
15.4 |
| 17 |
Ikram Alikhil
AFG
|
14.9 |
| 18 |
Kagiso Rabada
SA
|
14.9 |
| 19 |
Heinrich Klaasen
SA
|
10.8 |
| 20 |
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
|
8.9 |
| 21 |
Naveen ul Haq
AFG
|
7.2 |
| 22 |
Hashmatullah Shahidi
AFG
|
1.6 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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South Africa vs Afghanistan: who played
South Africa won by 5 wickets (with 15 balls remaining) in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at Narendra Modi Stadium on 10 November 2023. Azmatullah Omarzai top-scored with 97 off 107 balls and Gerald Coetzee took 4/44.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in South Africa vs Afghanistan?
South Africa XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi. Afghanistan XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen ul Haq.
Who won South Africa vs Afghanistan?
South Africa won by 5 wickets (with 15 balls remaining).
When and where was South Africa vs Afghanistan played?
South Africa vs Afghanistan was played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Friday 10 November 2023, in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs Afghanistan?
South Africa scored 247/5 in 47.3 overs. Afghanistan scored 244/10 in 50 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in South Africa vs Afghanistan?
Keshav Maharaj was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 127/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in South Africa vs Afghanistan?
Azmatullah Omarzai top-scored with 97 off 107 balls.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs Afghanistan?
Gerald Coetzee took 4/44 in 10 overs.