AFG vs PAK: Pakistan will lock horns against Afghanistan in the 1st ODI of Afghanistan vs Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 2023 on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota.
Both teams have secured their spots in the upcoming World Cup taking place in India later this year, and this three-game series will serve as a warm-up for them before the main event. Additionally, they are set to participate in the upcoming Asia Cup, set to commence on August 30.
In their recent two-Test series against Sri Lanka, Pakistan emerged victorious with a four-wicket win in the first match. Their dominance continued as they secured a massive victory by an innings and a remarkable 222-run margin in the second match.
On the other hand, Afghanistan locked horns with Bangladesh in both ODI and T20I series, winning 2-0 in the ODI format but suffering a 2-0 loss in the T20I clashes.
The ODI history between Pakistan and Afghanistan consists of four matches, all of which Pakistan has triumphed in. It will be interesting to see if Afghanistan can punch above their weights and break their jinx against the Men in Green.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the 1st ODI of Afghanistan vs Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 2023.
AFG vs PAK Match Details
- Match: Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 1st ODI
- Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2023
- Time: 3:00 PM (IST) | 9:30 PM (GMT) | 3:00 PM (Local)
- Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota
Pitch Report For AFG vs PAK, 1st ODI
The Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium features a pitch that is a win-win for both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers, especially, might find some early swing action. Batters need to show some patience and the team winning the toss will look to bowl first.
Pitch Stats of Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota For AFG vs PAK, 1st ODI
- Total matches played: 26
- Matches won batting first: 10
- Matches won bowling first: 13
- Average 1st Inns scores: 249
- Average 3rd Inns scores: 196
- Highest total recorded: 368/4 (50 Ov) by SL vs PAK
- Lowest total recorded: 112/10 (33.1 Ov) by KEN vs PAK
- Highest score chased: 312/2 (47.2 Ov) by SL vs ZIM
- Lowest score defended: 314/6 (50 Ov) by IND vs SL
Probable Playing XI For AFG vs PAK, 1st ODI
Afghanistan Playing XI
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmant Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Saleem.
Pakistan Playing XI
Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (C), Saud Shakeel/Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz/Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah.
Stats of Afghanistan & Pakistan Form in Last 5 Matches
AFG Form
PAK Form
AFG vs PAK Captaincy Picks For 1st ODI Between Afghanistan vs Pakistan
- Babar Azam
- Shaheen Afridi
- Rashid Khan
AFG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Suggesting For 1st ODI
Afghanistan vs Pakistan – Fantasy Team 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Mohammad Rizwan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Ibrahim Zadran
- All-Rounders: Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nabi
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Captain: Babar Azam
- Vice-Captain: Rashid Khan
Afghanistan vs Pakistan – Fantasy Team 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Mohammad Rizwan
- Batters: Babar Azam, Ibrahim Zadran, Imam-ul-Haq, Najibullah Zadran
- All-Rounders: Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Nabi
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Captain: Shaheen Afridi
- Vice-Captain: Ibrahim Zadran
AFG vs PAK Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Afghanistan is expected to win this match.
AFG vs PAK 1st ODI Live Streaming and Broadcast, Where to watch?
- Online Streaming: Fancode
- TV Broadcast: EuroSport
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.
