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CLAIM NOWAfghanistan vs Pakistan, AFG vs PAK, Today Match Prediction 24 August 2023
Toss Winner - Afghanistan won the toss and choose to bat first
Pakistan won by 1 wicket
In-form Pakistan eye ODI series win over Afghanistan at Hambantota
- In the series opener, Pakistan ed a comprehensive win over Afghanistan.
- Imam-Ul-Haq, Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan put in excellent performances for Pakistan in the opening match of the one-day series.
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi put in credible performances for Afghanistan in a losing cause.
Therefore, the prediction is for Pakistan to secure a comprehensive win over Afghanistan in the second game of the one-day series.
| Tournament: | Afghanistan vs Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 2023 |
| Format: | oneday |
| Venue: | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota, Sri Lanka |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 36°C°F|Mostly Sunny |
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AFG vs PAK Match Prediction & Analysis
Afghanistan will face Pakistan in the second game of the three-match ODI series at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota on Thursday.
The bowlers put in an excellent performance to help Pakistan setup a comprehensive win over Afghanistan in the series opener played at Hambantota. With this result, Pakistan have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match one-day series.
On the other hand, Afghanistan will need to make amends after producing a below-par batting performance against Pakistan. Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi will be hoping that the side can put in an improved performance in this fixture.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
AFG
L L W W L
AFG
129/3 in 23.3 5.49
BAN vs AFG
Bangladesh won by 7 wickets
126/10 in 45.2 2.78
189/10 in 43.2 4.36
BAN vs AFG
Afghanistan won by 142 runs
331/9 in 50.0 6.62
169/9 in 43.0 3.93
BAN vs AFG
Afghanistan won by 17 runs (DLS Method)
83/2 in 21.4 3.83
120/1 in 16.0 7.5
SL vs AFG
116/10 in 22.2 5.19
PAK
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PAK
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Afghanistan Preview
The coaching staff will be hoping for a much-improved batting performance from the players in this must-win encounter.
In the batting department, the visitors will be heavily relying on the likes of rookie opener Ibrahim Zadran, wicket-keeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah, Mohammad Nabi and Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi to score the bulk of the runs.
In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of pacers Mohammad Saleem Safi, Abdul Rehman, Fazalhaq Farooqi along with the spin duo of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman to claim timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman was the pick of the bowlers for Afghanistan and claimed 3 for 33 in his ten overs.Besides Mujeeb, Leg-spinner Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Abdul Rahman, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Afghanistan Key Players From Previous Game Of Afghanistan vs Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 2023
Afghanistan Actual Playing XI:
Hashmatullah Shahidi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Ibrahim Zadran, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Riaz Hassan, Abdul Rahman, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shahidullah Kamal
Pakistan Preview
The Green Shirts is likely to go with an unchanged XI for the second game of the ODI series.
In the batting department, the side will be heavily relying on the likes of pugnacious opener Fakhar Zaman, Imam-Ul-Haq, Captain Babar Azam, wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan, Agha Salman, and Iftikhar Ahmed to do the bulk of the scoring in this contest.
In the series opener, opener Imam-Ul-Haq fought hard with the bat for Pakistan and finished the innings with the top-score of 61 runs off 94 balls with the help of two boundaries. Besides Imam-Ul-Haq, Shadab Khan scored 39 runs off 50 balls with the help of three fours, whereas Iftikhar Ahmed chipped in with 30 runs off 41 balls.
In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah along with the spin duo of Shadab Khan and Usama Mir to restrict the opposition to a lowest possible score.
In the previous match, pacer Haris Rauf was the best bowler on display for Pakistan and picked up career best figures of 5 for 18 in 6.2 overs.Besides Rauf, Shaheen Afridi bowled well with the new-ball and claimed 2 for 9 in his four overs.
Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
Pakistan Key Players From Previous Game Of Afghanistan vs Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 2023
Pakistan Actual Playing XI:
Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan, Usama Mir, Agha Salman, Haris Rauf, Imam-ul-Haq
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The wicket prepared for the game is going to provide help to the bowlers. The spinners got some turn and bounce in the series opener. The weather forecast for Thursday is going to be bright and sunny with humidity around 67%.
AFG vs PAK Pitch Report
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota is going to host the 2nd ODI of the series between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Toss
Toss: To Bowl
Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposing team to less than 200 runs.
AFG vs PAK
Winning Prediction
Based on current form, Pakistan will be firm favorites to win the second ODI against Afghanistan. With likes of Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Shaheen Shah Afridi putting In excellent bowling performances, the visitors will be hoping new players can continue their good form in this fixture.
On the other hand, Afghanistan will need to play some exceptional cricket to avoid a series defeat against Pakistan.
Therefore, the prediction is for Pakistan to secure a comprehensive win over Afghanistan in the second game of the one-day series.
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