AFG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report & Injury Updates for Afghanistan vs Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 1st ODI

Pakistan start the series as favourites.

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Updated - 22 Aug 2023, 10:56 IST

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Preview

Afghanistan (AFG) will be up against Pakistan (PAK) in the first ODI match of the Afghanistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2023 at the Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota on August 22. Afghanistan have not been in too great of a form recently and have won just two of their last five matches. Pakistan, on the other hand, have been fantastic, winning four of their five matches.

Afghanistan had squared off against Bangladesh in their last match, where Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat. It was a match Afghanistan would like to forget quickly due to their batting collapse. Azmatullah Omarzai was the lone batter to score some decent runs, and the team bundled out for just 126. Bangladesh lost a wicket early but obviously did not have any major problems chasing down the total and won the match comfortably by seven wickets with more than 26 overs to spare.

Pakistan had played against New Zealand in their last encounter, where New Zealand won the toss, and they elected to bat. After a decent opening stand, New Zealand had a couple of fantastic partnerships, especially from their middle-order batters, which propelled the team to a total of 299 runs. Pakistan, however, lacked partnerships top of the order. Agha Salman and Iftikhar Ahmed played some decent knocks but could not take their team over. New Zealand won the match by 47 runs.

Also see: Who will win today’s 1st ODI match between AFG vs PAK?

Match Information

Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 1st ODI

Afghanistan v Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 22 Aug 2023, Tue, 3:00 PM IST ,Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota

Broadcast

Eurosport India Network

Live Stream

FanCode

Weather Report

Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota

Rain

24.1°C

91% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Afghanistan

L
L
L
W
W

Pakistan

W
W
T
L
W

Players Stats in current Series

174 Runs

3 Matches

2

Imam ul Haq

PAK - bat

165 Runs

3 Matches

3

Babar Azam

PAK - bat

113 Runs

3 Matches

4

Shadab Khan

PAK - all

90 Runs

3 Matches

90 Runs

3 Matches

6

80 Runs

3 Matches

1

170.00

3 Matches

2

Saud Shakeel

PAK - bat

150.00

1 Match

133.33

1 Match

4

Haris Rauf

PAK - bowl

133.33

2 Matches

5

120.00

1 Match

6

Rashid Khan

AFG - bowl

105.88

3 Matches

1

Shaheen Afridi

PAK - bowl

6 Wkts

3 Matches

2

5 Wkts

3 Matches

3

Haris Rauf

PAK - bowl

5 Wkts

2 Matches

4

5 Wkts

3 Matches

5

Mohammad Nabi

AFG - all

4 Wkts

3 Matches

6

Shadab Khan

PAK - all

4 Wkts

3 Matches

1

Agha Salman

PAK - bat

1.50

3 Matches

2

Gulbadin Naib

AFG - all

4.00

1 Match

3

Naseem Shah

PAK - bowl

4.07

2 Matches

4

Mohammad Nabi

AFG - all

4.08

3 Matches

5

Shaheen Afridi

PAK - bowl

4.14

3 Matches

6

4.27

3 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rashid Khan, R Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman

Bench : IA Khil, Noor Ahmad, Riaz Hussan, Wafadar, Farid Malik, Mohammad Saleem, Shahidullah Kamal

Pakistan

Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Haris, Babar Azam (C), FK Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, SH Khan, Faheem Ashraf, S Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

Bench : Abdullah Shafique, IU Haq, Tayyab Tahir, Agha Salman, Mohammad Wasim, Usama Mir, Saud Shakeel

Injury and availability news

(will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium offers a pitch that is going to be helpful to batters as well as bowlers. Pacers, in specific, may enjoy some early swing and may pitch their ball forward to try their luck. Batters can trust the bounce of the pitch and play their shots freely. Teams winning the toss choose to bowl, with the average first innings score being 214.

60%

Pace Bowling

40%

Spin Bowling

45%

Batting Pitch

209

Average Score

55%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Babar Azam PAK | BAT

Babar has been one of the most consistent batters in international cricket across formats. He should be the one to lead your fantasy team.

9
C

Mohammad Rizwan PAK | WK

Rizwan has played 57 matches where he has scored 1408 runs at a strike rate of 88. He is a fantastic wicketkeeper as well and can fetch you fantasy points.

9
C

Rashid Khan AFG | BOWL

Rashid is a complete match-winner with the bat as well as the ball and you should not look away for captaincy roles. He can create magic with whatever part he is playing in the game.

8.5

Shaheen Afridi PAK | BOWL

Shaheen is a fantastic left-arm pacer for Pakistan who has taken away 70 wickets playing just 36 matches. He can turn matches in your favour within a few balls and is a must-have pick for you.

9

Mohammad Nabi AFG | ALL

Nabi is a fantastic all-rounder and probably the most senior player between both teams. His experience is enough for him to find a place in your team.

8.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman AFG | BOWL

Mujeeb is a young spinner from Afghanistan who can win you matches with his sharp skills. He has scalped 86 wickets with an economy of 4.06 in 61 matches.

8.5

Haris Rauf PAK | BOWL

Rauf has that extra added pace that can bamboozle batters and bring you wickets. He must find a place in your fantasy team.

9

Naseem Shah PAK | BOWL

Naseem has picked up 23 wickets with an economy of 4.73 playing just eight wickets in this format. He has been sensational in international cricket so far.

8.5

Shadab Khan PAK | ALL

Shadab is a quality all-rounder who can contribute well from both ends. He has mustered 631 runs and 73 wickets in 56 matches and could be a great budget pick.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

8

Ikram Ali Khil

AFG | WK

Ikram has not been able to impress much in the recent games and can be left out of your team.

6

Rahmat Shah

AFG | BAT

Rahmat has not been in too great of a form recently. He should not find a place in your team.

Last Updated On - Aug 22 2023 10:56 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

AFG

5 : 6

PAK

Credits Left
7/100

Head To Head
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

7.5

Mohammad Rizwan
VC

9

Ibrahim Zadran

7.5

Babar Azam
C

9

Mohammad Nabi

9

Mohammad Nawaz

8.5

Iftikhar Ahmed

7.5

Rashid Khan

9

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

8.5

Shaheen Afridi

8.5

Naseem Shah

9

Players
11/11

Team 1

AFG

5 : 6

PAK

Credits Left
7/100

Grand League
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

7.5

Mohammad Rizwan
C

9

Ibrahim Zadran

7.5

Babar Azam
VC

9

Mohammad Nabi

9

Mohammad Nawaz

8.5

Iftikhar Ahmed

7.5

Rashid Khan

9

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

8.5

Haris Rauf

8.5

Naseem Shah

9

Players
11/11

Team 1

AFG

5 : 6

PAK

Credits Left
8.5/100

Mega League
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

7.5

Mohammad Rizwan

9

Ibrahim Zadran

7.5

Babar Azam

9

Mohammad Nabi
VC

9

Faheem Ashraf

7

Iftikhar Ahmed

7.5

Rashid Khan
C

9

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

8.5

Shaheen Afridi

8.5

Naseem Shah

9

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Players
11/11

Team 1

AFG

5 : 6

PAK

Credits Left
8.5/100

CricTracker Special
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

7.5

Mohammad Rizwan

9

Ibrahim Zadran

7.5

Babar Azam

9

Mohammad Nabi
VC

9

Faheem Ashraf

7

Iftikhar Ahmed

7.5

Rashid Khan
C

9

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

8.5

Shaheen Afridi

8.5

Naseem Shah

9

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