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South Africa U19 v Afghanistan U19 Betting Tips - South Africa set to avenge group stage defeat

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Last updated: 05 Feb 2020
Ralph Staniforth 05 Feb 2020
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Hosts will be aiming to end the Under 19 Cricket World Cup on a high
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South Africa will be keen for revenge their group stage defeat against Afghanistan (Getty Images)

South Africa vs Afghanistan Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips


Hosts South Africa play Afghanistan in Under 19 Cricket World Cup 7th-place play-off in Benoni on Wednesday. Afghanistan gave the hosts a hiding in their group stage encounter, but South Africa can end their own tournament on a high.

South Africa Form


South Africa thrashed Canada and the UAE but came unstuck against Afghanistan in group stage. Things could take a dramatic swing with the Benoni pitch offering far less spin.

South Africa were dismissed for a paltry 143 runs in their last match against West Indies in Potchefstroom. On a pitch that favoured the bowlers, South Africa put up a fight but the West Indies won by four wickets.

Captain Bryce Parsons is averaging 51.8 with the bat at the tournament, so he will be key once again to South Africa’s chances. You can back him to top score for South Africa at 3.50.

South Africa hold the cards when playing Afghanistan, having won three of their four encounters. The hosts are priced at 2.10 to win the match.

South Africa News


South Africa will go into the clash with their strongest possible side. 

Bryce Parsons
Bryce Parsons averages over 51 runs per innings for South Africa over the last five matches (Getty Images)

Afghanistan Form


Given Afghanistan’s comfortable win over South Africa in the group stage, they are ranked as favourites to win this match at 1.72. Their narrow defeat to Australia and collapse against Pakistan in their last two outings however show that cracks are starting to emerge.

Against Australia in Potchefstroom Afghanistan batted first and scored 191 runs after 50 overs, well below a par run rate. Captain Farhan Zakhil some form by scoring 91 runs,  Australia getting home off the penultimate ball of the match to win by four wickets.

Farhan Zakhil has come into his own in the last two matches, scoring 40 and 91 runs against Pakistan and Australia respectively. Zakhil is valued at 3.75 to top score for Afghanistan in this match.

Afghanistan News


Afghanistan will be eager to end the tournament on a high, but this match may be one step too far.

South Africa v Afghanistan Head to Head


This will be the fifth meeting between the sides, South Africa have won three and Afghanistan one. The Afghans beat South Africa in the group stage of the 2020 U19 World Cup by 7 wickets in Potchefstroom.

South Africa v Afghanistan Betting Odds


Afghanistan are favourites to win the match at 1.72, South Africa are available at 2.10.

The captains of the respective sides look the best bet to score the runs. Bryce Parsons is available at 3.50 to top score for South Africa, Farhan Zakhil priced at 3.75 to do the same for Afghanistan.

South Africa v Afghanistan Match Up


Afghanistan’s Shafiqullah Ghafari was the chief destroyer of South Africa when they met in the group stage of the 2020 U19 Cricket World Cup. The spinner took 6 wickets for 15 runs in 9.1 overs, so South Africa will know that seeing out his overs will be vital if they are to win. 

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Farhan Zakhil scored 91 runs in his last innings at the U19 Cricket World Cup (Getty Images)

South Africa v Afghanistan Stats


  • South Africa have won 3 of their 4 matches against Afghanistan.
  • South Africa’s Bryce Parsons averages 51.8 with the bat in his last 5 matches.
  • Afghanistan’s Farhan Zakhil has scored 40 & 91 runs in his last 2 matches.

South Africa U19 v Afghanistan U19 FAQ

When is the South Africa vs Afghanistan Under-19 Cricket World Cup clash?

The South Africa vs Afghanistan Under-19 Cricket World Cup clash will take place on Wednesday 5 February at 08:00 GMT

Where is the South Africa vs Afghanistan Under-19 Cricket World Cup clash?

The South Africa vs Afghanistan Under-19 Cricket World Cup clash will take place in Benoni, South Africa.

Where can I live stream the South Africa vs Afghanistan Under-19 Cricket World Cup match?

You can check out our live streaming calendar for the South Africa vs Afghanistan Under-19 Cricket World Cup match live stream online.

Where can I get South Africa vs Afghanistan Under-19 Cricket World Cup Free Bets?

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Verdict

I’m backing South Africa to get back to winning ways. South Africa’s Bryce Parsons and Afghanistan’s Farhan Zakhil offer great value to top score for their respective sides.

Best Bet: South Africa Win Market @11/10 at bet365 - 5 Units
Best South Africa Batsman Tip: Bryce Parsons Best South Africa Batsman Market @5/2 at bet365 - 3 Units
Best Afghanistan Batsman Tip: Farhan Zakhil Best Afghanistan Batsman Market @11/4 at bet365 - 2 Units
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Post bet analysis

Poor match all round as South Africa put in another below par performance. Bryce Parsons failed with the bat while Farhan Zakhil could only manage one run.
05 Feb 2020

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