Proteas to play Afghanistan in historic ODI series next month.

Staff Reporter.

The Proteas will take on Afghanistan in a historic three-match One-Day International (ODI) series between in September.

The ODI series is the first-ever bilateral series between the two countries, with all three matches set to be hosted at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.

The Proteas have faced Afghanistan twice in 50-over cricket, winning both their matches at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cups in 2019 and 2023.

This series will also mark their first encounter since the Proteas recently defeated Afghanistan in the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in Trinidad and Tobago.

A statement released by CSA reads: “[We] are pleased to announce a historic three-match One-Day International (ODI) series between the Proteas Men and Afghanistan from 18 – 22 September in the United Arab Emirates.

“The ODI series is the first-ever bilateral series between the two sides with all three matches set to be hosted by ACB at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

“South Africa has faced Afghanistan on two occasions in 50-over cricket during the last two ICC Men’s Cricket World Cups in 2019 and 2023.

“This series will mark their first encounter since South Africa defeated Afghanistan in the semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in Trinidad and Tobago last month.”