Former South African speedster Dale Steyn, who was a part of the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) as their bowling-coach on Thursday, 17th of October, announced his decision of stepping-down from the post ahead of IPL 2025 on his X handle.



The 41-year-old, who represented the likes of Gujarat Lions (now-defunct), Sunrisers Hyderabad, Deccan Chargers (now-defunct) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru as a player before opting to become the bowling-coach of the Hyderabad based franchise, said that he won't be coming back to India for the upcoming edition of the cash-rich T20 league but he will continue to represent the sister-franchise of SRH, two time winners Sunrisers Eastern Cape in SA20, the t20 league of South Africa and help them in lifting the trophy for the third successive time.



"I would want to express my gratitude to Sunrisers Hyderabad for the few years I worked there as their bowling coach during the IPL, but I will not be returning for the 2025 edition of the tournament. But here in South Africa, I will still be working with Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20. Steyn tweeted, "We've won the SA20 twice; let's try for three in a row."



The former legendary South African seamer was appointed as the bowling-coach of the Hyderabad based franchise in December of 2021, and he represented the franchise in that role for three seasons. Under his guidance, players such as Umran Malik flourished in the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League as the J&amp;K pacer picked up 22 scalps in 14 games and he also got the opportunity to represent India in International-Cricket.



In the previous edition of the IPL, Steyn worked with ODI World Cup winning Australian captain Pat Cummins, who was also appointed as the skipper of the 2016 IPL winners after being picked up in the 2024 auction for a humongous price tag of 20.50 crore Indian rupees.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Captain Pat Cummins, Abhishek Sharma &amp; Heinrich Klassen set to be retained in the IPL 2025 Mega-Auction</h2>



Indian Batting All-rounder Abhishek Sharma, hard-hitting wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klassen, and captain Pat Cummins are all expected to stay with Sunrisers Hyderabad, the IPL 2016 winners and 2024 runners-up. Heinrich will be the Hyderabad-based team's top retention pick for an incredible 23 crore Indian Rupees, while Cummins will be the second pick for 18 crore rupees, according to ESPNCRICINFO.



At a price tag of 14 crore-rupees, spin bowling all-rounder Abhishek Sharma will also be retained. In addition to these three players, Indian All-rounder Nitish Reddy and Travis Head, Australia's clutch opening batter, are probably going to stay with the team.



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Dale Steyn leaves Sunrisers Hyderabad as their bowling-coach, won't return in IPL 2025

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The third match of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be played today i.e on 21st February between the Afghanistan National Cricket Team &amp; the South African National Cricket Team. This upcoming contest is going to be the first match of Group-B. This mouth watering contest between the two sides will be played at the iconic National Bank Stadium of Karachi from 2:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) onwards. 
This forthcoming encounter will also be the opening match of both teams in the current edition of the Champions Trophy. Afghanistan will be playing under the leadership of Hashmatullah Shahidi while South Africa, on the other hand, will be captained by Temba Bavuma. 
The Hashmatullah Shahidi led-Afghan Atalans finished sixth in the overall standings of the 2023 ODI World Cup, securing victories in four out of nine games. The Proteas, on the other hand, have shown terrific performances with both bat &amp; ball in the last two ICC white-ball tournaments. Both teams will be looking to start off the Champions Trophy on a winning note. 
The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led team will be making their debut in the marquee ICC event, as their good performance in the ODI World Cup of 2023 in India helped them secure qualification for the Champions Trophy.
The Afghan Atalans had successfully defeated the South Africans by a margin of 2-1 in the three-match ODI series between the two teams just a few months ago in September of 2024. This way, the confidence of the Hashmatullah Shahidi-led team will be really high and they will be looking to cause a big upset by getting the better of the Proteas. 
Since this upcoming contest between the two teams will be their first match in the ongoing Champions Trophy, they would be looking to perform in a brilliant manner and start off their respective campaigns on a winning note. Each group stage match of the eight-team tournament is considered as must win ones which increases the importance of this forthcoming contest even more. 
<h2>Afghanistan vs South Africa Champions Trophy: Head-2-Head records between both teams in One Day Cricket</h2>
A total of five One Day International matches have taken place so far between Afghanistan &amp; South Africa. The Proteas have had the upper hand in this H2H battle as they have won three out of five games whereas the Afghans have managed to win on just two occasions. This way, we can clearly see that the Proteas have the edge over the Afghan Atalans. 
South Africa won - 3
Afghanistan work 2
<h2>Afghanistan vs South Africa Champions Trophy: Pitch Report of the National Bank Stadium of Karachi</h2>
The pitch of the National Bank Stadium of Karachi is known as a batters paradise. It has a long history of favoring the batters more and the seam bowlers will be getting little to nothing help on this surface, while the spin bowlers can prove to be effective due to the slow nature of the pitch. The dew factor can also play an important in deciding the outcome of the match in the evening period, due to which the toss winning captain might go ahead and choose to field first.
<h2>Afghanistan vs South Africa Champions Trophy: Weather Report of the city of Karachi</h2>
In accordance to the weather reports of AccuWeather, the city of Karachi is anticipated to experience a partly cloudy sky on Friday with the temperature expected to hover around the 30 degrees Celsius mark. The humidity levels are expected to stay between 30 to 40 percent, but the chances of rain interfering with the match are zero. 
<h2>Afghanistan vs South Africa Champions Trophy: Probable playing 11's of both teams</h2>
Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Hashmatullah Shahidi (Captain), Rahmat Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Gulbadin Naib, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmed &amp; Farid Ahmed Malik. 
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (Captain), Aiden Markram, Toni de Zorzi, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Lungisiani Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada and Tabraiz Shamsi.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-champions-trophy-point-table-updated-after-ind-vs-ban-shami-s-5-fer-and-shubman-gill-s-ton-drove-india-to-their-first-win/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ICC Champions Trophy Point Table Updated After IND vs BAN! Shami's 5-fer and Shubman Gill's Ton Drove India to their first WIN</a>

Temba Bavuma was bowled for 22, Afghanistan vs South Africa, 3rd ODI, Sharjah, September 22, 2024 | Image: ACB

The third match of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be played today i.e on 21st February between the Afghanistan National Cricket Team & the South African National Cricket Team. This upcoming contest is going to be the first match of Group-B. This mouth watering contest between the two sides will be played at the iconic National Bank Stadium of Karachi from 2:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) onwards.

Afghanistan vs South Africa Champions Trophy: Pitch Report & Weather Report of Karachi ahead of this exciting contest

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In what promises to be a thrilling &amp; entertaining encounter, rivals Afghanistan (AFG) &amp; South Africa (RSA) will be witnessed squaring off versus each other in the first Group-B match of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 tournament on 21st February at Karachi's National Bank Stadium. The battle between the powerful Proteas &amp; the rising Afghan Atalans, who have been taking the Cricketing World by storm with their talented group of players, surely promises to be an epic one. 
The Afghans will be taking part in their maiden Champions Trophy event and their confidence will be boosted as they are coming on the back of an incredible winning-run in the 50 overs format. Their team have managed to win all four of their One Day International series under the captaincy of Hashmatullah Shahidi, including a crucial triumph of 2-1 over the Proteas. They will surely feel more confident going into the eight team ICC event as a result of this extra ordinary performance. 
The South Africans, on the other hand, regarded as the favorites in this forthcoming clash, have struggled to perform well in their recent outings in the 50 over format. Their team has faced injury related issues to key players and they ended the recently concluded Triangular series versus Pakistan &amp; New Zealand on a winless note. As the runners-up of the 2024 T20 World Cup, the Proteas will surely be looking to go one step further this time around and break their trophyless jinx. 
With both sides eager to start off the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy on a winning note, Cricket fans &amp; enthusiasts can look forward to a fiercely contested &amp; exciting encounter between the Afghan Atalans &amp; the Proteas.
<h2>Pitch Report and Weather Conditions  </h2>
The pitch of the National Bank Stadium of Karachi is known as a batters' paradise. It has a long history of favoring the batters more and the seam bowlers will be getting little to no help on this surface, while the spin bowlers can prove to be effective due to the slow nature of the pitch. The dew factor can also play an important in deciding the outcome of the match in the evening period, due to which the toss-winning captain might go ahead and choose to field first. 
Talking about the weather forecast, In accordance to the weather reports of AccuWeather, the city of Karachi is anticipated to experience a partly cloudy sky on Friday with the temperature expected to hover around the 30 degrees Celsius mark. The humidity levels are expected to stay between 30 to 40 percent, but the chances of rain interfering with the match are zero. 
<h2>Afghanistan versus South Africa Champions Trophy: Probable Playing 11's of both teams</h2>
<h3>Afghanistan's Probable Starting 11</h3>
1. Ibrahim Zadran
2. Rahmanullah Gurzbaz (WK) 
3. Rahmat Shah
4. Hashmatullah Shahidi (Captain) 
5. Azmatullah Omarzai
6. Mohammad Nabi
7. Gulbadin Naib
8. Rashid Khan
9. Noor Ahmed
10. Fazalhaq Farooqi
11. Farid Ahmed Malik
Afghanistan are expected to go in with a spin heavy bowling unit consisting of the likes of top class spinners such as Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed and Mohammad Nabi. Taking into account the spin friendly conditions of Karachi, these three will create a lot of problems for the South Africans. 
<h3>South Africa's Probable Starting 11</h3>
1. Temba Bavuma (Captain) 
2. Aiden Markram
3. Toni de Zorzi
4. Rassie van der Dussen
5. Heinrich Klassen (WK) 
6. David Miller
7. Keshav Maharaj
8. Lungisiani Ngidi
9. Marco Jansen
10. Kagiso Rabada
11. Tabraiz Shamsi
The Temba Bavuma-led haven't been in great form in ODI Cricket for a long time and while they won't be entering the Champions Trophy on the best of forms, they surely cannot be ruled out of any game and their formidable lineup will create a lot of issues for Afghanistan. Kagiso Rabada will be the leader of the bowling unit and he will be getting company from the likes of Lungisiani Ngidi and Marco Jansen. Keshav Maharaj &amp; Tabraiz Shamsi will handle the spin bowling duties.
<h2>HOT Picks for Afghanistan vs South Africa Dream11 Grand League Team  </h2>
Afghanistan:  
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Afghanistan's explosive wicketkeeper-batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored a total of 1,769 runs in 46 One Day International matches and his batting at the top of the order will be useful for your grand league teams. He will also give points with his role of a wicketkeeper. 
- Rashid Khan: Spin bowling all-rounder Rashid Khan, the ace leg spinner of the Afghan Atalans has dismissed batters 198 times in 111 One Day International games and he also has the ability to chip in with some valuable contributions with the bat down the order. The value he provides as an all-rounder will be crucial to Afghanistan's success in the eight-team tournament. 
- Azmatullah Omarzai: Azmatullah Omarzai had an excellent 2023 ODI World Cup in India with both bat &amp; ball. He was also crowned as the ICC Men's Player of the Year for 2024 and he is definitely a good hot pick for your Grand League teams given his all-round abilities. 

South Africa: 
- Temba Bavuma: South African skipper Temba Bavuma has amassed 1,733 runs in 46 ODI matches at a really good average of 44. He played a brilliant knock of 81 runs in his team's previous match versus Pakistan and his good form makes him a good pick for the Grand League teams. 
- Rassie van der Dussen: Experienced batter Rassie van der Dussen has scored 2,464 runs in 68 50-over matches at an excellent average of 48. He's a really experienced player who knows how to contribute in a meaningful manner in the big games and you should definitely not ignore him from your grand league teams. 
- Marco Jansen: Tall left-arm fast bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen has dismissed 42 batters in 21 ODI games. He has also scored 461 runs with the bat and his all-round abilities will provide a lot of points to your grand league teams. 
The Temba Bavuma-led South Africa will enter this match as the favorites and it makes sense to back them for several reasons, despite the recent success of Afghanistan in the format. While the Afghan Atalans have proven to be a dangerous-looking side, especially on spin-friendly surfaces, the Proteas still have the presence of strong power hitters to overcome their challenge. 
One of the key advantages for South Africans is the presence of a strong opening pair. With Tony de Zorzi set to partner Temba Bavuma at the top of the order, they will have a more stable &amp; explosive opening pair in comparison to Afghanistan. 
While the aggression of Rahmanullah Gurbaz is one of the best in modern-day Cricket, his partner at the other end Ibrahim Zadran is a completely opposite batter who prefers to start off his innings slowly. This may make it hard for the Hashmatullah Shahidi-led outfit to outscore the 2024 T20 World Cup runners-up.
<h2>Best Dream11 Team for Afghanistan vs South Africa, Match No. 3</h2>
Wicketkeeper- Rahmanullah Gurbaz 
Batters- Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen and Rahmat Shah
All-Rounders- Aiden Markram, Mohammad Nabi, Marco Jansen and Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers- Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj
<h2>Afghanistan vs South Africa Champions Trophy: Best Captain &amp; Vice-Captain options</h2>
Rashid Khan, Marco Jansen, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Aiden Markram
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/champions-trophy-team-india-will-create-history-after-defeating-bangladesh-pakistan-no-team-has-been-able-to-do-this-till-now/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champions Trophy: Team India will create history after defeating Bangladesh &amp; Pakistan, no team has been able to do this till now</a>

The Champions Trophy kicks off another action-packed day on Friday as Afghanistan and South Africa clash in Karachi in what promises to be an intriguing contest. Read on to find a detailed preview and the best Dream 11 reccomanded Grand League team for this clash, and don’t forget to take advantage of the Hot Pick players listed below to maximise your Dream 11 winning chances

Afghanistan are all set to make their Champions Trophy debut against inaugural champions South Africa and they have qualified for the champions Trophy for the first time this season.
South Africa won the inaugural edition of Champions Trophy in 1998 after which they failed to qualify for the finals. The Proteas have a 3-2 win-loss record over Afghanistan in ODIs.

AFG vs RSA Champions Trophy 2025: Dream 11 Team Prediction, Best Picks, H2H Record and Captaincy picks

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Today's clash at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium (7:30 PM IST) features RCB (3 wins/4 matches) against unbeaten DC (3 wins/3 matches). RCB, led by Patidar, rides high after Kohli's recent fifty, while DC's KL Rahul (77* last match) anchors their strong form. Head-to-head favors RCB (19-11). Key players: Kohli, Rahul, Starc, Hazlewood. Prediction: RCB (55%) slight favorites over DC (45%).

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2025: Who will win today's IPL 2025 match between Bengaluru & Delhi?

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Cricket returns to the Olympics in **LA 2028** after 128 years, with **six-team men's and women's T20 tournaments**. The **USA likely gets automatic entry**, while five other teams will qualify. This follows cricket's only prior Olympic appearance in **1900**—a British-French 12-a-side match. The **IOC confirmed** its inclusion alongside baseball, flag football, lacrosse, and squash, marking a major milestone for the sport's global growth.

Olympics Cricket: Cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics: 6 teams to take part, USA's participation fixed..!

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The 2025 IPL's 24th match on April 10 features RCB (led by Rajat Patidar, 3 wins in 4 matches) vs. DC (captained by Axar Patel, unbeaten in 3 games) at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium. Key Dream11 picks include RCB's Patidar (325 pts, 161 runs), Kohli (312 pts, 164 runs), Hazlewood (285 pts, 8 wickets), and Starc (312 pts, 8 wickets), along with DC's KL Rahul (180 pts, 92 runs) and Krunal Pandya (243 pts, 4 wickets). A high-stakes clash awaits.

RCB vs DC Dream 11 Prediction: 4 must pick players for your dream 11 teams, the performance of these players has been exceptional in the last four games

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IPL 2025 Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals players eyeing major milestones ahead of the match at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium .

IPL 2025: 3 Key Player battles and 5 milestones that could be achieved ahead of the RCB vs DC match

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Before the Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, here is a brief insight into the highly anticipated game.

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