AFG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st T20I

AFG vs PAK, 1st T20I Preview

Afghanistan will be hosting Pakistan in a 3-game T20 series beginning Thursday, which would be the first-ever series T20 International series between the two nations. Afghanistan will be only featuring in its second T20 series after the conclusion of the ICC T20 World Cup in 2022. Given that Rashid Khan will be leading the side, Afghanistan will be hoping to cling to the best form possible before the start of another ICC event later this year. However, as Shadab Khan leads the team in this series, marquee figures like Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, and Haris Rauf are all rested.

AFG vs PAK, 1st T20I Details

Afghanistan vs Pakistan – 1st T20I

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium – Sharjah

Date & Time: 24th March 2023 at 09:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports

AFG vs PAK, 1st T20I Pitch Report

This is a dusty and dry wicket that helps the fast bowlers generate extra bounce. The batsmen will be expected to take their time to settle in.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

AFG vs PAK, 1st T20I Probable Playing XIs:

Afghanistan Probable Playing XIs

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Haris (Wk), Shan Masood, Azam Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan (C), Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Ihsanullah, Zaman Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jr.

Topmost Picks for AFG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, 1st T20I:

Top Picks – Afghanistan

• Rashid Khan – Having shown just how dangerous he can be on Asian tracks, Rashid Khan needs to be at his best if Afghanistan is to win this series against Pakistan.
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Having played at an average of just 22.5 in the last 10 games, Gurbaz will be hoping to make amends since the first T20I game against Pakistan

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Ihsanullah – Mutan Sultans’ marquee Ihsanullah proved to be the find of PSL 2023 and will be expected to bowl well in the death overs if he wants to be a part of Pakistan’s World Cup squad in India.
• Iftikhar Ahmed – Having scored 166 runs in his last 10 games for Pakistan, Iftikhar needs to be at his mature best batting alongside some quality yet inexperienced youngsters.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AFG vs PAK Dream11 Team:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz(VC), Mohammad Haris, Shan Masood, Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Shadab Khan(C), Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for AFG vs PAK Dream11 Team:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Haris(VC), Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Najibullah Zadran, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim(C), Naseem Shah, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim

Vice-captain – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Haris

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

AFG vs PAK 1st T20I Probable Winners:

This game has the potential to be a last-ball thriller by all means. While Haris and Masood are attacking batters, Ahmed will be looking to bring in stability in case the top order collapses. The explosive intent of Najubullah can be crucial in counter-attacking the raw pace of the Pakistan bowling unit. Given that Pakistan seems to have a more aggressive fast-bowling lineup which is more suitable for Sharjah, the likes of Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi can be vital in Afghanistan fighting for a win. Considering the team combination, Pakistan is expected to win this match.