A three-match ODI series will be played in Sri Lanka before the Asia Cup between Afghanistan and Pakistan (AFG vs PAK). The first ODI of the series will be played in Hambantota on 22 August. Only 4 ODI matches have been played between Afghanistan and Pakistan so far and Pakistan has won all 4 matches.
Afghanistan will look to beat Pakistan in ODIs for the first time in the three-match series, while Pakistan will look to maintain their 100% record against the neighbours.
Possible playing XI for 1st ODI between AFG vs PAK
Afganistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi (Captain), Rehmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb-ur-Rehman, Fazalhaq Farooqui, Noor Ahmed, Azmatullah Omarzai
Pakistan
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah
match details
Match – Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 1st ODI
Date – 22 August 2023, 3 PM IST
Location – Hambantota, Sri Lanka
pitch report
In Hambantota, both the teams can win the toss and decide to bowl first. The team playing later can find it easier to chase and that is why the team playing first will have to keep an eye on scores above 275.
Dream11 Fantasy Tips for 1st ODI between AFG vs PAK
Fantasy Suggestion #1: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Shadab Khan, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb-ur-Rehman, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
Captain – Babar Azam, Vice-Captain – Shadab Khan
Fantasy Suggestion #2: Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Rahmat Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Shadab Khan, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqui, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah
Captain – Rashid Khan, Vice Captain – Fakhar Zaman