As the 2023 ODI World Cup league stage approaches its conclusion, the competition becomes more intense with each passing day. In the 42nd match of the tournament, South Africa is set to face Afghanistan on November 10 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. South Africa has already secured a place in the semifinals, while Afghanistan is still in the running for the playoffs.

Head to Head - When we look at their past encounters, South Africa and Afghanistan have met only once in One Day Internationals (ODIs). South Africa emerged victorious in that single game, with Afghanistan yet to claim a win.

Pitch Report - The Narendra Modi Stadium, formerly known as Sardar Patel Stadium or Motera Stadium, is the largest cricket stadium in the world and will host its last league match of the World Cup 2023. So far, this venue has witnessed a total of 28 matches. The average first-inning score at this stadium is 241, which suggests that we can expect the score in the upcoming game to fall in the range of 280-290. When it comes to the powerplay score, we can anticipate it to be around 50-55 in the upcoming World Cup 2023 match.

Weather Report - Regarding the weather conditions for the day, the temperature is expected to reach 35°C with a humidity level of 41%. Fortunately, there is no probability of rain during the day. As for the night, the temperature will drop to 22°C, with a slightly higher humidity level of 54%. Again, the chance of rain is negligible.

In summary, the upcoming clash between South Africa and Afghanistan in the ODI World Cup 2023 is set to be an intriguing battle. South Africa holds the upper hand in their past encounter, and the Narendra Modi Stadium is likely to witness another competitive match.

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