Afghanistan vs South Africa - Players & Playing XI · ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 5 H2H matches (2023–2025)
Last 5 H2H Results (AFG perspective)
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Current Standings
AFG
W1 L1
SA
W2 L0
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Aiden Markram
SA
Catches (1+)
Aiden Markram
SA
Runs (20+)
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
Sixes (1+)
Aiden Markram
SA
Fours (2+)
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
Wickets (1+)
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
Catches (1+)
Rahmat Shah
AFG
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 5 H2H matches
National Stadium
Karachi, Pakistan
Based on the last 12 ODI matches at this venue (since Sep 2019). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
AFG at National Stadium
Top Scorer
Rahmat Shah
90 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mohammad Nabi
2 wkts
SA at National Stadium
Top Scorer
Ryan Rickelton
130 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Wiaan Mulder
5 wkts
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Afghanistan
Playing XI in this match
South Africa
Playing XI in this match
South Africa · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton (wk) | run out (Rashid Khan) | 103 | 106 | 7 | 1 | 97.17 |
| Tony de Zorzi | c Azmatullah Omarzai b Mohammad Nabi | 11 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Temba Bavuma (c) | c Sediqullah Atal b Mohammad Nabi | 58 | 76 | 5 | 0 | 76.32 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | c Hashmatullah Shahidi b Noor Ahmad | 52 | 46 | 3 | 2 | 113.04 |
| Aiden Markram | not out | 52* | 36 | 6 | 1 | 144.44 |
| David Miller | c Rahmat Shah b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 14 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Marco Jansen | b Azmatullah Omarzai | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wiaan Mulder | not out | 12* | 6 | 1 | 1 | 200 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 8 | 0 | 59 | 1 | 7.38 | 1 | 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 6 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 10 | 0 | 51 | 2 | 5.1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 10 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 5.9 | 1 | 0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 7 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Noor Ahmad | 9 | 0 | 65 | 1 | 7.22 | 9 | 0 |
Afghanistan · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | c Keshav Maharaj b Lungi Ngidi | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | b Kagiso Rabada | 17 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 58.62 |
| Sediqullah Atal | run out (Marco Jansen) | 16 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 50 |
| Rahmat Shah | c Ryan Rickelton b Kagiso Rabada | 90 | 92 | 9 | 1 | 97.83 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi (c) | c Temba Bavuma b Wiaan Mulder | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | c Ryan Rickelton b Kagiso Rabada | 18 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Mohammad Nabi | c Kagiso Rabada b Marco Jansen | 8 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 47.06 |
| Gulbadin Naib | c Temba Bavuma b Lungi Ngidi | 13 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 68.42 |
| Rashid Khan | c Aiden Markram b Keshav Maharaj | 18 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 138.46 |
| Noor Ahmad | b Wiaan Mulder | 9 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 60 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | 8 | 1 | 32 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 8 | 0 | 56 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 8.3 | 1 | 36 | 3 | 4.34 | 2 | 1 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 9 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 10 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 4.6 | 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 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
100.0 |
| 2 |
Kagiso Rabada
SA
|
88.0 |
| 3 |
Wiaan Mulder
SA
|
81.6 |
| 4 |
Rahmat Shah
AFG
|
69.0 |
| 5 |
Ryan Rickelton
SA
|
55.2 |
| 6 |
Aiden Markram
SA
|
54.6 |
| 7 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
43.5 |
| 8 |
Rassie van der Dussen
SA
|
43.0 |
| 9 |
Noor Ahmad
AFG
|
41.8 |
| 10 |
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
|
41.6 |
| 11 |
Marco Jansen
SA
|
37.7 |
| 12 |
Lungi Ngidi
SA
|
37.7 |
| 13 |
Keshav Maharaj
SA
|
32.1 |
| 14 |
Temba Bavuma
SA
|
27.6 |
| 15 |
Fazalhaq Farooqi
AFG
|
27.2 |
| 16 |
Gulbadin Naib
AFG
|
24.5 |
| 17 |
Tony de Zorzi
SA
|
14.6 |
| 18 |
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
|
12.2 |
| 19 |
David Miller
SA
|
12.1 |
| 20 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
11.6 |
| 21 |
Sediqullah Atal
AFG
|
10.0 |
| 22 |
Hashmatullah Shahidi
AFG
|
0.0 |
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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Afghanistan vs South Africa: who played
South Africa won by 107 runs in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at National Stadium on 21 February 2025. Ryan Rickelton top-scored with 103 off 106 balls and Kagiso Rabada took 3/36.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Afghanistan vs South Africa?
Afghanistan XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi. South Africa XI: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
Who won Afghanistan vs South Africa?
South Africa won by 107 runs.
When and where was Afghanistan vs South Africa played?
Afghanistan vs South Africa was played at National Stadium, Karachi on Friday 21 February 2025, in ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
What were the final scores in Afghanistan vs South Africa?
Afghanistan scored 208/10 in 43.4 overs. South Africa scored 315/6 in 50 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Afghanistan vs South Africa?
Mohammad Nabi was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 100/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Afghanistan vs South Africa?
Ryan Rickelton top-scored with 103 off 106 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Afghanistan vs South Africa?
Kagiso Rabada took 3/36 in 8.3 overs.