Afghanistan vs South Africa head-to-head stats and records you need to know before AFG vs SA 2024 ODI series

A historic Afghanistan vs South Africa ODI series will begin today in Sharjah. It is the first ODI series between the two nations, who clashed in the 2024 T20 World Cup semifinal round earlier this year.

South Africa destroyed Afghanistan in that match. In fact, the Proteas have never lost an international fixture against the Afghan side. Afghanistan will aim to break that streak in the upcoming series.

Ahead of the Afghanistan vs South Africa ODI series, here's a quick glance at the head-to-head stats between the two nations.

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Afghanistan vs South Africa head-to-head record in ODIs

South Africa lead the head-to-head record in ODI matches against Afghanistan 2-0. The two teams have never played a bilateral series before, but they have clashed twice at ICC ODI World Cups.

The Men in Green and Gold emerged victorious on both occasions. Their first meeting was in 2019, where South Africa won by nine wickets, while last year, the Proteas beat the Afghan team by five wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Matches played: 2

Won by Afghanistan: 0

Won by Souh Africa: 2

Tied: 0

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AFG vs SA ODI head-to-head record in UAE

The head-to-head record between South Africa and Afghanistan in ODIs hosted by the UAE stands at 0-0. This will be the first time the United Arab Emirates plays host to a match between Afghanistan and South Africa.

Afghanistan have a ton of experience of playing in UAE. Hence, it should not be a surprise if they end up winning at least one game in this three-match series.

Matches played: 0

Won by Afghanistan: 0

Won by South Africa: 0

Tied: 0

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Last 2 Afghanistan vs South Africa ODIs

South Africa won both matches against Afghanistan while chasing a target. In their battle at the Narendra Modi Stadium on November 10, 2023 in the 2023 ODI World Cup, Azmatullah Omarzai's magnificent 97-run knock guided Afghanistan to 244.

In response, South Africa reached 247/5 in 47.3 overs, thanks to an unbeaten 76-run knock from Rassie van der Dussen. Here's a short summary of the two ODIs played between South Africa and Afghanistan:

1. SA (247/5) beat AFG (244) by 5 wickets, Nov 10, 2023.
2. SA (131/1) beat AFG (125) by 9 wickets, Jun 15, 2019.