Today Pakistan vs Afghanistan a biggest rivalry in cricket history but if we look On paper, Pakistan are the favourites. However, the Chepauk Track, known for its ability to assist spinners, will give Afghanistan hope. Rashid Khan is the head of this department. Mujeebur Rahman and Mohammad Nabi assist him in this department. Afghanistan’s batting needs to be more consistent, and this has caused a problem.
We can also find problems in Pakistan. Despite having a strong squad, the unit has yet to click and win against smaller opponents like the Netherlands and Sri Lanka. The team suffered a devastating collapse against India and failed to fight Australia. Pakistan will be hoping for a good performance against Afghanistan. Even though a loss won’t be too bad, they will try to get the two valuable points to give other teams a good competition for the semifinals.
Pakistan Vs Afghanistan: Both sides squads
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim.
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq.
Shadab Khan replaces Mohammad Nawaz, who is suffering from fever. Afghanistan has opted for a spin, and Noor Ahmad replaces Fazalhaq Farrooqi as an additional spinner in their XI.
Pakistan Vs Afghanistan: Toss
Pakistan wins the toss and opts to bat
How were the previous matches of Pakistan and Afghanistan?
Babar Azam’s Pakistan will be looking to win after suffering two tough defeats. Afghanistan will also seek their second victory in the tournament after a humiliating 149-run defeat to New Zealand.
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Pak Inning Highlight
Imam-ul-Haq gave Pakistan an excellent start when they won the coin toss and chose to bat. Azmatullah Ommarzai struck first for Afghanistan when he dismissed Imam (12(22)). Babar Azam, Shafique and Noor Ahmad pushed the score forward until Noor Ahmed broke the pair’s 104-run partnership. Noor Ahmad caught Shafique LBW for 58 (75).
In the ongoing World Cup match in Chennai, Iftikhar Ahmad and Shadab helped Pakistan to impose 282/7 against Afghanistan in 50 overs. Both batsmen scored 40 runs each. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam scored 74 (92) before being out by Noor Ahmed.
Noor struck again, removing Mohammad Rizwan from the game for 8(10). Mohammad Nabi delivered another blow to remove Saud Shakeel at 25(34). Babar Azam also lost his resistance at 74(92).
Highlights of the Afg Inning
In the second innings, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (opener) and Ibrahim Zadran (second opener) gave Afghanistan a good start. In cruise control, Shaheen Shah Afridi removed Gurbaz after scoring 65 runs off 53 deliveries. Rahmat Shah replaced Gurbaz, and they were building a solid partnership. Ibrahim Zadran missed out on a century, scoring 87 from 113 deliveries, but lost his wicket to Hasan Ali.
Pakistan Vs Afghanistan: AFG WIN And Create history!
Afghanistan won a historic match against Pakistan at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. This is the first time Afghanistan has won two World Cup matches, and it was against the two favourites, defending champions England and Pakistan. The crowd is embracing them. They dominated Pakistani bowlers right from the start with a clinical batting display. Afghanistan’s openers gave a great start, and then Rahmat Shahidi and captain Hashmatullah Shihidi came through. Afghanistan won comfortably by eight wickets.
What is Changes In Point Table After This Match
Pakistan Sleeps To number 5 in point table of world cup 2023 and Australia reaches to top 4. whereas Afganistan is just behind the pakistan And stand on postion 6 after two stunning wins against pakistan and england.
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