AFG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction With Stats, Pitch Report & Player Record of Pakistan tour of Afghanistan, 2023 For 3rd ODI

Pakistan aims for clean sweep whereas Afghanistan seeks win to avoid total defeat.

AFG vs PAK: Pakistan will lock horns against Afghanistan in the 3rd ODI of Afghanistan vs Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 2023 on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

After a not-so-great batting show in the first ODI, Afghanistan came back swinging in the second game, putting up a solid 300 runs for the loss of five wickets. Rahmanullah Gurbaz stole the spotlight, smashing 151 runs off 151 balls, while Ibrahim Zadran chipped in with 80 runs.

Pakistan’s bowling attack, who seemed unstoppable in the first ODI and made Afghanistan’s batting crumble at just 59 runs, were totally baffled by Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the second match. Neither Shaheen Afridi nor Harish Rauf could get the crucial early wicket, leaving Naseem Shah as the lone standout who shone all through the game.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Source: Twitter

The Men in Green kicked off their mammoth run-chase with a bang, thanks to Imam-ul-Haq’s smashing 91 and captain Babar Azam’s solid half-century. However, a middle-order collapse threw them into uncertainty, and it appeared they might fall short but Shadab Khan’s heroic 48-run comeback and Naseem Shah’s last-over boundary saved the day, helping Pakistan clinch the chase with just one ball left.

Heading into this game, while Afghanistan’s game plan revolves around bagging a win to steer clear of a total sweep, whereas Pakistan is all in to complete their clean sweep mission over Afghanistan with a victory in this clash. All in all, with some of the stat white-ball players taking the field against each other, an exhilarating 50-over contest beckons at Colombo.

Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the 3rd ODI of Afghanistan vs Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 2023.


AFG vs PAK Match Details

  • Match: Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 3rd ODI
  • Date: Saturday, August 26, 2023
  • Time: 3:00 PM (IST) | 9:30 PM (GMT) | 3:00 PM (Local)
  • Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Pitch Report For AFG vs PAK, 3rd ODI

The playing surface at this venue gives spinners a warm welcome, leaving pacers in the shade. Expect spin wizards to bag more scalps. Batters better get their groove on and swivel smartly to dodge feeding the spinners easy wickets. Given the track record, teams batting first usually take the cake here. So, whoever wins the toss will likely stick to the same game plan.


Pitch Stats of R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo For AFG vs PAK, 3rd ODI

  • Total matches played: 154
  • Matches won batting first: 83
  • Matches won bowling first: 61
  • Average 1st Inns scores: 231
  • Average 3rd Inns scores: 191
  • Highest total recorded: 375/5 (50 Ov) by IND vs SL
  • Lowest total recorded: 78/10 (33.1 Ov) by SLW vs ENGW
  • Highest score chased: 292/4 (48.3 Ov) by SL vs AUS
  • Lowest score defended: 170/10 (49.2 Ov) by WIW vs SLW

Probable Playing XI For AFG vs PAK, 3rd ODI

Afghanistan Playing XI

Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Shahidullah Kamal, Abdul Rahman, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

Pakistan Playing XI

Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf.


Stats of Afghanistan & Pakistan Form in Last 5 Matches

AFG Form

L
L
L
W
W

PAK Form

W
W
L
W
W

AFG vs PAK Player Record/Stats (Must Picks) For 3rd ODI

PlayerStats (This Tournament)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz169 Runs
Imam ul Haq152 Runs
Shadab Khan87 Runs & 1 Wicket
Ibrahim Zadran80 Runs
Babar Azam53 Runs
Haris Rauf5 Wickets
Mujeeb Ur Rahman4 Wickets
Mohammad Nabi4 Wickets & 36 Runs
Fazalhaq Farooqi4 Wickets
Shaheen Afridi4 Wickets

AFG vs PAK Captaincy Picks For 3rd ODI Between Afghanistan vs Pakistan

  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz
  • Babar Azam
  • Imam ul Haq

AFG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Suggesting For 3rd ODI

Afghanistan vs Pakistan – Fantasy Team 1

AFG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction - Fantasy Team 1
AFG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team 1
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  • Wicket-Keeper: Mohammad Rizwan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
  • Batters: Babar Azam, Imam ul Haq, Ibrahim Zadran
  • All-Rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Shadab Khan
  • Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
  • Captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
  • Vice-Captain: Imam ul Haq

Afghanistan vs Pakistan – Fantasy Team 2

AFG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction - Fantasy Team 2
AFG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team 2
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  • Wicket-Keeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
  • Batters: Babar Azam, Imam ul Haq, Ibrahim Zadran
  • All-Rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Shadab Khan
  • Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Shaheen Afridi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Haris Rauf
  • Captain: Babar Azam
  • Vice-Captain: Mohammad Nabi

AFG vs PAK Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?

Afghanistan is expected to win this match.


AFG vs PAK 3rd 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.