AFG vs PAK Match Preview

The second ODI match of the 3-match ODI series between Afghanistan and Pakistan is expected to be played on August 24 at Hambantota. Pakistan has taken an early lead in the series, leading 1-0. Afghanistan dominated with the ball early on, but their disastrous showing with the bat handed Pakistan a 142-run victory. Haris Rauf stole the show with his 5-wicket haul of 5/18, and Shaheen Afridi also returned impressive figures of 2/9 in his 4 overs to obliterate Afghanistan’s batting lineup. Afghanistan’s one-day international winless streak against Pakistan continues. Afghanistan has been defeated three times in their last five matches. Pakistan, on the other hand, has only been defeated once in their last five One-Day Internationals.

AFG vs PAK Match Details

Afghanistan vs Pakistan – 2nd ODI

Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium – Hambantota

Date & Time: 24th August 2023 at 03:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Fancode App

AFG vs PAK Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	332
Avg 2nd inn score	320
Win% batting 1st	52
Win% batting 2nd	48

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 ( Afghanistan )	L L W W L
PAK ( Pakistan )	W L W W W

AFG vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	AFG Won	PAK Won	Tie	NR
Overall	4	0	4	0	0
Last 5	4	0	4	0	0

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, Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Abdul Rahman, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Imam ul Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, 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), Imam ul Haq, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmat Shah, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Rashid Khan(VC), Fazalhaq Farooqi

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

Mohammad Rizwan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Babar Azam, Imam ul Haq, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmat Shah, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi(VC), Haris Rauf(C), Mujeeb ur Rahman

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Babar Azam, Haris Rauf

Vice-captain – Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

AFG vs PAK Probable Winners:

Afghanistan are yet to crack their winning formula against Pakistan in ODI cricket. They were completely blown away by a start-studded bowling attack of Pakistan who folded them for just 59 runs. The winning momentum is clearly on Pakistan’s side at the moment as they look to wrap up the series in fine style. 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.