PAK vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Match 22 of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Pakistan vs Afghanistan Dream11 Team

Pakistan is arriving at this match with two recent losses, which came after securing two consecutive wins earlier in the tournament. Their next challenge awaits as they face Afghanistan at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Match 22 of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
23 October, 2023 2:00 PM IST
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

PAK vs AFG Preview

The upcoming fixture in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 will witness a clash between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Scheduled for Monday, October 23, the match will unfold at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium. Pakistan is entering the contest on the heels of two consecutive losses, which follow two consecutive wins earlier in the tournament. In contrast, Afghanistan has managed to secure just one victory in the ICC competition thus far.

Form Guide

Pakistan – LWLLL
Afghanistan – LLWWL

MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report

Pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium have consistently leaned towards supporting spin bowlers. This ongoing trend suggests that the forthcoming Pakistan vs. Afghanistan match will likely see spin bowlers playing a crucial role. It’s worth noting that the average first-inning score at this venue stands at a competitive 230

Last result at the venue

In last world cup game here, New Zealand (288) defeated Afghanistan (139) by 149 Runs.

Pakistan Playing 11

1. Abdullah Shafique
2. Imam-ul-Haq
3. Babar Azam (c)
4. Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
5. Saud Shakeel
6. Iftikhar Ahmed
7. Shadab Khan
8. Mohammad Nawaz
9. Hasan Ali
10. Shaheen Afridi
11. Haris Rauf

Pakistan Team News

Pakistan made a change by bringing in Usama Mir in place of Shadab Khan. However, Usama Mir didn’t perform well as a bowler and also missed a crucial catch in the field. Consequently, it’s likely that Pakistan will consider reinstating Shadab Khan for this game.

Pakistan Key Players

Shaheen Afridi in ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 :

AFG Playing 11

1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz
2. Ibrahim Zadran
3. Rahmat Shah
4. Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)
5. Azmatullah Omarzai
6. Ikram Alikhil (wk)
7. Mohammad Nabi
8. Rashid Khan
9. Mujeeb Ur Rahman
10. Naveen-ul-Haq
11. Fazalhaq Farooqi

Afghanistan Team News 

• No Changes are expected in Afghanistan’s XI for this game.

AFG Key Players

Rashid Khan in ODI Cricket

Mujeeb Ur Rehman in ODI Cricket

Who will win the match between Pakistan vs Afghanistan

• Pakistan holds a 7-0 lead in ODI cricket history against Afghanistan.
• Afghanistan have lost 4 of their last 5 ODI matches.
• Pakistan have won 2 of their last 5 ODI matches.

Pakistan holds a strong historical record against Afghanistan, yet their recent performance leaves much to be desired. Following a heavy defeat to India and another setback against Australia, doubts have arisen about Babar Azam’s Captaincy, and the bowling attack has shown signs of weakness. On the other hand, Afghanistan delivered a remarkable victory against England but couldn’t maintain their momentum in a loss to New Zealand. Although they are relatively inexperienced at the highest level, Afghanistan is eager to secure their maiden victory against Pakistan. The conditions in Chennai, with favorable conditions for spinners, should add an interesting dimension to the match. While it’s expected to be a closely contested battle, Pakistan holds a slight advantage in this encounter.

PAK vs AFG Dream11 Prediction

Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan

Batters: Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq

All-rounders: Moahmmed Nabi, Shadab Khan, Mohammed Nawaz, Azmatullah Omarzai

Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi (Vc), Haris Rauf, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rashid Khan (C)

Who are Best Captain Options for PAK vs AFG Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi

For Grand League, Mega Contest: Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Mohammed Rizwan

What are PAK vs AFG Fantasy Tips? 

• Mohammed Rizwan is the top run-scorer for Pakistan with 294 runs at an impressive average of 98, making him a consistent choice for your fantasy team.
• In the ongoing tournament, R Gurbaz has been consistently delivering, accumulating an average of 57 points per match.
• When it comes to Pakistan, Imam-ul-Haq (281 runs at an average of 56) and B Azam (224 runs at an average of 45) have been the standout run-scorers in their clashes against Afghanistan.
• In 2023, I Zadran has emerged as the leading run-getter for his team, amassing 564 runs at an average of 40.
• Omarzai has proven his all-round prowess by providing an average of 63 points per game in this World Cup, showcasing his value.
• On the bowling front, S Afridi (33 wickets) and H Rauf (32 wickets) have been Pakistan’s leading wicket-takers in 2023.
• Notably, Mujeeb Ur Rahman has maintained an impressive record against Pakistan, never going wicketless in their encounters and picking up 9 wickets in 5 games.

Where to watch PAK vs AFG Live? 

The PAK vs AFG match will be live-streamed on Star Network in India.