South Africa got a big shock, the captain was out, this player got the responsibility of captaincy

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South Africa vs Afghanistan ODI Series: A three-match ODI series will be played between South Africa and Afghanistan. The first match will be played on 18 September. But even before this, South Africa has suffered a major setback. Regular captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the first ODI due to illness. In his place, Aiden Macram has been made the captain for the first match. This is the first encounter between South Africa and Afghanistan after the T20 World Cup 2024. Then there was a semi-final match between these two teams, in which Africa won. 

Markram has captaincy experience

Aiden Macram has captaincy experience. He has captained the African team in 12 ODIs so far, out of which the team has won 6 and lost 6. Under his captaincy, the team performed brilliantly in the T20 World Cup 2024 and made it to the finals without losing a single match. Then the African team lost the final match to India. Macram has captained 20 T20 International matches, out of which the team has won 10. 

This is the record between the two teams

A total of 2 ODI matches have been played between South Africa and Afghanistan so far and both times the African team has won. On the other hand, three T20 International matches have been played between the two teams and all three have been won by Africa. 

South Africa squad for ODI series against Afghanistan:

Temba Bavuma (captain) (out of first ODI), Ottniel Bartman, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Nkaba Peter, Andile Simelane, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne and Lizaad Williams. 

AFG vs SA ODI series schedule: 

Wednesday, September 18

1st ODI, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE

Friday, September 20

2nd ODI, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE

Sunday, September 22

3rd ODI, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE