AFG vs PAK Match Preview

Afghanistan and Pakistan will play a three-match One-Day International series in Sri Lanka ahead of the Asia Cup. The first ODI will be played on August 22 at 3:00 PM IST at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota. Afghanistan and Pakistan will kick off their Asia Cup preparations with a three-match One-Day International series in Sri Lanka. The two teams have had a great sporting rivalry in recent years, and the series is expected to be exciting. Afghanistan has performed well in One-Day Internationals in recent years, particularly in subcontinent conditions, and defeated Bangladesh in the most recent series. Pakistan, on the other hand, hosted New Zealand and defeated them 4-1 at home.

AFG vs PAK Match Details

Afghanistan vs Pakistan – 1st ODI

Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium – Hambantota

Date & Time: 22th August 2023 at 03:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Fancode App

AFG vs PAK Venue Stats

AFG vs PAK Pitch Report

The pitch will help the spinners. However, if a batter is set and used to the pace and bounce, runs should not be tough to score.

AFG vs PAK Weather Report

It will be an overcast day with a heavy cloud cover. However, rain chances stand at only 2 per cent. The temperature will range between 32 and 26 degrees.

AFG vs PAK Last Five Matches

AFG vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

AFG vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:

Afghanistan Probable Playing XIs

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Imam ul Haq, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman/Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr.

Topmost Picks for AFG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Afghanistan

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Gurbaz will be key for Afghanistan with the bat. The batter has been going through a lean run in T20s but ODI is a different format and he will look to find form. 
• Mujeen Ur Rahman – Afghanistan rely a lot on their spin attack and the conditions in Sri Lanka are not easy to bat. Mujeeb and Rashid in the middle overs will decide the fate of the game.

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Babar Azam – Babar Azam will be key for Pakistan. Not much need to be said about the captain as he is arguably the best ODI player right now.
• Shaheen Afridi – Afridi will be the lead pacer for Pakistan. Afridi recently played in Hundred and bowled some sensational spells. He will be key for Pakistan with the new ball.

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

Mohammad Rizwan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Babar Azam(C), Fakhar Zaman, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi(VC), Rahmat Shah, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi

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

Mohammad Rizwan(C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Rashid Khan(VC), Haris Rauf

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan

Vice-captain – Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

AFG vs PAK Probable Winners:

Pakistan will begin as our favorite. Pakistan is fielding a full-strength squad and expects to win. Afghans, on the other hand, should not be underestimated. The team has a strong spin attack and is capable of limiting Pakistan to a low score. However, Afghanistan’s batting appears to be a concern, and scoring big runs against a quality Pakistan attack will be difficult. Pakistan is our favorite to win. Considering the team combination, Pakistan is expected to win this match.