SA vs AFG: Heinrich Klaasen dominated out as South Africa undergo damage blow in Karachi
South Africa suffered an enormous blow forward of their Champions Trophy opener towards Afghanistan as star batter Heinrich Klaasen was dominated out as a result of an damage. The famous person batter, a tremendous participant of spin, was unnoticed on the bench as a precautionary measure as a result of a left elbow smooth tissue damage, Cricket South Africa mentioned after captain Temba Bavuma gained the toss and opted to bat on the Nationwide Stadium in Karachi.
There have been doubts round Klaasen’s availability for the Group B match towards Afghanistan after he suffered a blow to his proper thumb whereas retaining wickets in a tri-series match towards Pakistan final week. Nevertheless, it seems that the wicketkeeper-batter picked a recent damage concern. | SA vs AFG Updates |
South Africa included opener Ryan Rickelton within the XI instead of Heinrich Klaasaen. Captain Bavuma sacrificed the opening spot to make sure Rickelton opened alongside Tony de Zorzi. South Africa additionally picked just one specialist spinner of their XI after leaving out Tabriaz Shamsi.
Afghanistan, however, went with a three-man spin assault, which included Noor Ahmed. Afghanistan introduced in Nangeyalia Kharote as Allah Ghazanfar’s alternative, however they went with Noor, Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi within the XI for his or her opening match.
It was a special occasion for Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghanistan as they featured within the premier eight-team event for the primary time of their historical past.
SOUTH AFRICA VS AFGHANISTAN TEAM NEWS
Afghanistan (Enjoying XI) – Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
South Africa (Enjoying XI) – Ryan Rickelton (WK), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (C), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
For Afghanistan, 40-year-old Mohammad Nabi grew to become the fourth oldest man to make his debut within the Champions Trophy.
South Africa shall be eager on making an excellent begin to the event after having been below-par within the current tri-series in Pakistan. South Africa additionally misplaced 1-2 to Afghanistan in an ODI collection in Sharjah final 12 months.
