As Afghanistan and South Africa prepare to face off in the third and final ODI match on Sunday at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, the stakes couldn't be higher. Having already secured the series with victories in the first two games, Afghanistan will look to maintain their momentum, while South Africa aim to salvage pride and avoid a clean sweep.

Afghanistan’s performance in the series has been nothing short of impressive. The team has demonstrated resilience and skill, executing their game plan effectively against a massively stronger South Africa. With solid batting displays and disciplined bowling, they have capitalised on opportunities, clinching both matches convincingly.

In contrast, South Africa's struggles have been evident. Despite having a formidable squad, they have been unable to find their rhythm. Batting collapses and inconsistent bowling have plagued their efforts, leading to their current position in the series. The final ODI presents an opportunity for redemption and to regain some lost momentum.

For Afghanistan, the spotlight will be on their standout performers who have contributed significantly to their success. Their collective efforts have been incredibly instrumental in their success. For South Africa, the pressure will be on the senior players to step up. They need to deliver strong performances, particularly in batting, to avoid another disappointing outing. 

Afghanistan probable XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, Allah Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi

South Africa probable XI: Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Bjorn Fortuin, Nandre Burger, Nqaba Peter, Lungi Ngidi