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CLAIM NOWPakistan vs Afghanistan, ICC WC 2023, Today Match Prediction 23 October 2023
Toss Winner - Pakistan won the toss and choose to bat first
Afghanistan won by 8 wickets
Pakistan, Afghanistan lock horns in a high-octane World Cup clash at Chennai
- Pakistan suffered defeat at the hands of Australia in a game played at Bengaluru.
- Afghanistan suffered comprehensive defeat against New Zealand in game played at Chennai.
- Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique and Shaheen Afridi put in credible performances for Pakistan in the previous match played against Australia.
Expect Pakistan to a comfortable win over Afghanistan at Chennai.
| Tournament: | ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 |
| Format: | oneday |
| Venue: | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 33.0°C|Mist |
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PAK vs AFG Match Prediction & Analysis
Pakistan and Afghanistan will lock horns in the 22nd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.
Despite losing matches against India and Australia, Pakistan are currently lying at fifth position in the league table with a net run-rate of -0.456.Captain Babar Azam will be hoping that the side can bring their A-game to the table in this must-win game.
On the other hand, Afghanistan were completely outplayed by New Zealand in all three departments. Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi will be hoping that the side can put in an improved performance with bat and ball against Pakistan.
In 2019 ICC World Cup played at Leeds, Pakistan managed to pull off a hard-fought win over Afghanistan.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
PAK
L L W W L
PAK
AFG
L W L L W
AFG
261/2 in 38.1 6.84
ICCWCWARMUP
Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets
294/10 in 46.2 6.35
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 3 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Pakistan Preview
The Green Shirts will make two changes to their playing XI as Shadab Khan and Mohammad Wasim will replace Usama Mir and Mohammad Nawaz for this contest.
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Mohammad Rizwan, Abdullah Shafique, skipper Babar Azam, rookie Saud Shakeel and power-hitter Iftikhar Ahmed to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the previous match, Imam-Ul-Haq showcased decent form with the bat for Pakistan and finished the innings with the top-score of 70 runs off 71 balls with the help of ten boundaries. His opening partner, Abdullah Shafique, who scored a fluent 64 off 61 balls with the help of seven fours and two sixes.Besides Imam and Abdullah, Mohammad Rizwan scored 46 runs off 40 balls with the help of five boundaries.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Wasim and Hasan Ali to provide timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, pacer Shaheen Afridi was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan and claimed 5 for 54 in his ten overs.
Besides Shaheen, Haris Rauf has conceded 83 runs and picked up three wickets in his eight overs.
Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz/Mohammad Wasim Jnr., Usama Mir/Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
Pakistan Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
Pakistan Actual Playing XI:
Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi
Afghanistan Preview
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, wicket-keeper Ikram Alikhil and Rahmat Shah to provide the bulk of the runs.
With 159 runs at an average of 39.75, opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz has topped the batting charts for Pakistan so far this season.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Naveen-Ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Fazalhaq Farooqi to deliver timely breakthroughs.
With six wickets at an average of 30.83, Leg-spinner Rashid is currently leading wicket-taker for Afghanistan so far in this competition.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Afghanistan Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
Afghanistan Actual Playing XI:
Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen ul Haq
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The wicket prepared for the game is going to be decent for batting with some help for the slow bowlers. The weather forecast for Sunday’s match is going to be sunny with moderate breeze.
PAK vs AFG Pitch Report
MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is going to host the 22nd match of the ICC World Cup 2023 between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Toss: To Bat
Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 265 runs. The two matches played at Chennai was won by side batting first.
PAK vs AFG
Winning Prediction
Based on current form, Host Pakistan will be favorites to win their match against Afghanistan. With likes of Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-Ul-Haq in excellent form with the bat and Shaheen Afridi finding form with the ball in the previous match against Australia, the team management will be hoping that Green Shirts can deliver a clinical performance in this fixture.
Expect Pakistan to a comfortable win over Afghanistan at Chennai.
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