AFG vs PAK, 1st ODI: All the teams are busy preparing for Asia Cup 2023 and ICC World Cup 2023 starting in November. Before both the important tournaments, the first match of the three-match ODI series between Afghanistan and Pakistan was played today at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Sri Lanka. In this match, the men in green bowled out Afghanistan for just 59 runs to win the first match of the series by 142 runs. Obviously, with this performance of Pakistan's bowlers, they have surprised all the participating teams.



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After winning the toss and deciding to bat first, Babar Azam and company were bowled out for 201 runs in 47.1 overs. Fazalhaq Farooqui's catch of Fakhar Zaman by Mohammad Nabi on the fourth ball of the first over dealt Pakistan its first blow. In four balls, Fakhar could score two runs. After this, in the second over, Mujeeb ur Rahman got out LBW to captain Babar Azam on duck.



Imam-ul-Haq scored a half-century. He got out after scoring 61 runs in 94 balls with the help of two fours. Other scorers included Iftikhar Ahmed (30 runs), Shadab Khan (39 runs), Usama Mir (2 runs), Shaheen Afridi (2 runs), and Haris Rauf (1 run). Naseem Shah scored 18 runs and remained unbeaten. The maximum three wickets from Afghanistan were taken by Mujeeb ur Rehman. Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi each took two wickets at the same time. Rahmat and Fazalhaq Farooqui each secured one wicket.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="match-details">Match Details</h2>



Match - AFG vs PAK, 1st ODI, Afghanistan v Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 2023



Date - August 22, 2023



Day - Tuesday



Time - 3:00 PM



Venue - Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota 



Toss - Pakistan won the toss and opt to bat



Match Result - Pakistan Won by 142 runs



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Afghanistan's team was down to 59 runs while chasing 201 runs. Five batsmen were unable to even open account. Scoring zero, Rashid Khan, Rahtam Shah, Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, and Ibrahim Zadran went back to the pavilion. Rehmanullah Gurbaz's scored highest 18 runs from his side whisle Ikram Alikhil scored four, Mohammad Nabi scored seven, Azmatullah Omarzai's 16, Abdul Rehman's 2, and Mujeeb ur Rahman scored four runs.



Haris Rauf, a fast bowler, claimed a maximum of five wickets for Pakistan. Shaheen Afridi took two wickets simultaneously. Both Naseem Shah and Shadab Khan claimed a wicket.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="afghanistan-scorecard">Afghanistan Scorecard</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Rahmanullah Gurbaz </td><td>18</td><td>47</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>38.29</td></tr><tr><td>Ibrahim Zadran&nbsp;</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Rahmat Shah&nbsp;</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Ikram Alikhil&nbsp;</td><td>4</td><td>9</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>44.44</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Nabi&nbsp;</td><td>7</td><td>19</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>36.84</td></tr><tr><td>Azmatullah Omarzai&nbsp;</td><td>16</td><td>12</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>133.33</td></tr><tr><td>Rashid Khan&nbsp;</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Abdul Rahman&nbsp;</td><td>2</td><td>13</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>15.38</td></tr><tr><td>Mujeeb Ur Rahman&nbsp;</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>133.33</td></tr><tr><td>Fazalhaq Farooqi&nbsp;</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="afg-vs-pak-1st-odi-playing-11">AFG vs PAK, 1st ODI Playing 11</h2>



Afghanistan Playing 11: Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Abdul Rahman, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi



Pakistan Playing 11: Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf



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AFG vs PAK, 1st ODI: Before the Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan surprised all the teams by all-out Afghanistan?for?59?runs

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AFG vs PAK 2nd ODI: Afghanistan and Pakistan are all set to battle in a head-to-head ODI encounter at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium on 24th August at 03:00 PM (IST). Healthy competition is expected between the two amid the prediction of a few showers in the middle of the game. This post will walk you through AFG vs PAK 2nd ODI Weather Forecast, Rain Prediction, and Pitch Report of?Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium,?Hambantota.



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Pakistan (PAK) will be hoping to wrap up the series in the second game on August 24 after completely outplaying Afghanistan (AFG) in the first ODI. The bowlers were outstanding in the previous game, particularly Haris Rauf, who recorded a five-for and led his team to a 142-run victory. Shaheen Shah Afridi, a well-known pacer, also had a significant influence, taking two wickets in an over.



Even before the spinners could have an effect on the game on a slow, sluggish Hambantota pitch, they ripped apart Afghanistan's batting, blowing fire with speed and putting life to an otherwise lifeless pitch.



Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf, as well as Mohammad Wasim Jr., who was left out of the XI, have all demonstrated their talent before. The stunning nine-wicket haul by Afghanistan's spin trio and the fact that the home team bowled out Pakistan for the first time in ODIs were overshadowed and rendered worthless in a match where the two teams were separated by 142 runs.



There won't be many new difficulties for the batsmen from both teams in the second ODI on Thursday. With only two games remaining until the Asia Cup, Pakistan has their starting lineup set. They would be fully aware that, despite the wide margin of victory, their batsmen struggled against Afghanistan's spinners.



Down below is the AFG vs PAK 2nd ODI Weather Forecast, Rain Prediction, and Pitch Report of?Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium,?Hambantota:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="afg-vs-pak-2nd-odi-weather-forecast">AFG vs PAK 2nd ODI Weather Forecast</h2>



On August 24 (Thursday), the weather is expected to be sunny for the most part of the day with a few showers in the middle of the game, more on the rainy side with strong winds towards the southwest on match time. There are moderate chances of rain in the evening for 20-30 minutes. Temperatures may peek at 31? C during the day and dip to a low of 28? C in the evening. Humidity is expected to hover around 40-50% and winds will be gusting at 30-40kmph speed.



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The weather will be clear right from the morning and a few clouds are expected to hover overhead. The chances of rain are 60% around 06:00 PM and below 10% for the rest of the day. There could be a bit of rain around and hopefully, it won?t have a significant impact but might influence the decision at the toss.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="afg-vs-pak-2nd-odi-pitch-report">AFG vs PAK 2nd ODI Pitch Report</h2>



Run-scoring may be exceedingly difficult at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium due to its wide boundary dimensions. Additionally, as the game goes on, the surface becomes a little slow, which makes spinners dominate the game in the middle overs. The fact that nine wickets were lost to spin in the previous game indicates that the surface mostly favors slower bowlers. It will be important to put runs on the board, and anything over 250 should be a manageable total on this track.



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AFG vs PAK 2nd ODI Weather Forecast, Rain Prediction, and Pitch Report of?Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium,?Hambantota | Afghanistan vs Pakistan 2023

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AFG vs PAK, 2nd ODI: The second match of the ongoing three-match ODI series between Afghanistan and Pakistan was played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Sri Lanka at the same venue today. The first match of both was also played on this ground where Pakistan stunned everyone by all-out Afghanistan for just 59 runs. Returning to Afghanistan, they showed a good performance in this match, but unfortunately, In a thrilling match, Pakistan won the series by defeating Afghanistan by one wicket. Down below is the full match Highlights.



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Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and decided to bat, the result of which proved to be right for the team. Afghanistan scored 300 runs for five wickets in 50 overs. The 21-year-old Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored a brilliant 151 off 151 balls with the help of three sixes and fourteen fours, while his fellow opener Ibrahim Zadran also scored an inning of 80 runs. There was a partnership of 227 runs for the first wicket between both the openers, which is a record in itself for Afghanistan.



Pakistan also got off to a strong start in their pursuit of the 301-run total. As soon as Pakistan's Powerplay overs began, Fakhar Zaman's 34-ball 30 dealt them their first blow. Imam-ul-Haq and captain Babar Azam shared a 108-run partnership for the second wicket after his dismissal. Babar Azam, the captain, scored a half-century in 66 balls while Imam-ul-Haq scored 91 runs in 105 balls. After these two were dismissed, Pakistan's middle order crumbled, and the Afghanistan team was gradually mounting a comeback in the game. Shadab Khan, however, went on to play a 48 run innings in 35 balls with the help of three fours and a six, which helped Pakistan remain in the match.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="last-over-thriller">Last Over Thriller</h2>



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In the last over of the game, Pakistan needed 11 runs in six balls to win the match. Fazalhaq Farooqi was doing the last over from Afghanistan. Presenting a good bowling performance in this match, he took maximum three wickets but unfortunately was unable to win the team. Naseem Shah played an inning of 10 runs in five balls with the help of two fours, hitting a four on the fifth ball of the inning to give the team the victory.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="afghanistan-scorecard">Afghanistan Scorecard</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Rahmanullah Gurbaz </td><td>151</td><td>151</td><td>14</td><td>3</td><td>100.00</td></tr><tr><td>Ibrahim Zadran&nbsp;</td><td>80</td><td>101</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>79.20</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Nabi&nbsp;</td><td>29</td><td>29</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>100.00</td></tr><tr><td>Rashid Khan&nbsp;</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>66.66</td></tr><tr><td>Shahidullah&nbsp;</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>33.33</td></tr><tr><td>Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)</td><td>15</td><td>11</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>136.36</td></tr><tr><td>Abdul Rahman&nbsp;</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>100.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-scorecard">Pakistan Scorecard</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Fakhar Zaman&nbsp;</td><td>30</td><td>34</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>88.23</td></tr><tr><td>Imam-ul-Haq&nbsp;</td><td>91</td><td>105</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>86.66</td></tr><tr><td>Babar Azam (c)</td><td>53</td><td>66</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>80.30</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Rizwan </td><td>2</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>28.57</td></tr><tr><td>Agha Salman&nbsp;</td><td>14</td><td>15</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>93.33</td></tr><tr><td>Usama Mir&nbsp;</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Iftikhar Ahmed&nbsp;</td><td>17</td><td>24</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>70.83</td></tr><tr><td>Shadab Khan&nbsp;</td><td>48</td><td>35</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>137.14</td></tr><tr><td>Shaheen Shah Afridi&nbsp;</td><td>4</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>80.00</td></tr><tr><td>Naseem Shah&nbsp;</td><td>10</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>200.00</td></tr><tr><td>Haris Rauf&nbsp;</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>300.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="brilliant-knock-by-rahmanullah-gurbaz">Brilliant knock by Rahmanullah Gurbaz</h2>



Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the opening batsman for Afghanistan, reached his century against Pakistan in the second ODI in 122 balls with the help of seven fours and three sixes. Rahmanullah Gurbaz broke Babar Azam's record by scoring his fifth century in the 23rd ODI innings of his career. Rahmanullah Gurbaz has climbed to number two on the list of the five fastest ODI hundreds ever.



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Quinton de Kock of South Africa and Imam-ul-Haq of Pakistan are tied for first place in terms of fastest centuries scored. In 19-19 innings, de Kock and Imam each reached their fifth ODI century. Babar Azam, who completed his five ODI centuries in 25 innings, was surpassed by Rahmanullah Gurbaz.



By working together for a century partnership, Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz accomplished a unique feat for Afghanistan. As soon as he reached his century, however, Gurbaz accomplished a significant feat. He has scored a century in an ODI against Pakistan, making him the first batsman from Afghanistan to do so.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="afg-vs-pak-2nd-odi-playing-11">AFG vs PAK, 2nd ODI: Playing 11</h2>



Afghanistan Playing 11- Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Riaz Hassan, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Shahidullah Kamal



Pakistan Playing 11 - Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf



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AFG vs PAK, 2nd ODI: In a thrilling match, Pakistan won the series by defeating Afghanistan by one wicket

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AFG vs PAK 3rd ODI: Following a narrow 1-wicket win in the 2nd ODI against Afghanistan, Babar Azam-led Pakistan have grabbed the 3-match ODI series 0-2. Now under overcast conditions, Pakistan and Afghanistan are all set to lock horns at R Premadasa Stadium,&nbsp;Colombo in the 3rd ODI on 26 August. This post will lead you through AFG vs PAK 3rd ODI Weather Forecast, Rain Prediction, and Pitch Report of&nbsp;R Premadasa Stadium,&nbsp;Colombo.



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Following a decisive 142-run victory in the series opener at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Cricket Stadium in Hambantota, Pakistan escaped a nightmare on Thursday (August 24) with to Naseem Shah's heroic batting skills in the final over to win by one wicket and secure the series.



The entire series has been dominated by Pakistan. They were brutal in the opening ODI game and skittled Afghanistan for a miserable total of 59. In the last ODI, Afghanistan's opening pair of Gurbaz and Zadran controlled the bulk of the first innings by putting together a record-breaking 227-run partnership to push Afghanistan to a commanding 300. But their bowlers were unable to hold the grip this time around.



Referring to their head-to-head records, Afghanistan is no match for Pakistan. Pakistan came out on top in all five of their encounters against Afghanistan in ODI cricket. In contrast to Afghanistan, who have lost three of their past five ODI games, the Men in Green have only lost one of their last five games overall.



As they did in the last game, Afghanistan will want to put up a strong fight and win the remainder of the series. Both teams will focus their attention on the crucial Asia Cup 2023, which is scheduled to begin on August 30, after the ODI series is over.



Down below is AFG vs PAK 3rd ODI Weather Forecast, Rain Prediction, and Pitch Report of&nbsp;R Premadasa Stadium,&nbsp;Colombo:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="afg-vs-pak-3rd-odi-weather-forecast">AFG vs PAK 3rd ODI Weather Forecast</h2>



On August 26 (Saturday), the weather is expected to be overcast for the most part of the day, not on the rainy side but on the partially clearer side with light winds towards the southwest on match time. There is minimal chance or no chance of rain in the entire duration of the match. Temperatures may peek at 31? C during the day and dip to a low of 29? C in the evening. Humidity is expected to hover around 60-70% and winds will be gusting at 15-20kmph speed.



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The weather will be overcast right from the morning and might expect a few showers in the morning. The clouds are expected to hover overhead. The chances of rain are 6% around 03:00 PM and will remain below 6% for the rest of the day. Expecting a full 100-over game without any sort of interruption. The overcast conditions won?t have a significant impact but might influence the decision at the toss.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="afg-vs-pak-3rd-odi-pitch-report">AFG vs PAK 3rd ODI&nbsp;Pitch Report<a href="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/plugins/gumlet/assets/images/pixel.png"></a></h2>



The surface at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is good for batting. However, pacers will get some help initially. The side batting first has had the most success in the 140 One Day Internationals played at the venue, with the wickets becoming more difficult to chase as the game proceeds. However, in the most recent games, the team chasing has won two of the previous three.



At this field, batting first results in an average score of 225. But in the past three games played there, the side batting first has achieved scores above 250. Even the teams in chase have twice crossed 250. Over the years, spinners have enjoyed bowling on this pitch the most, but even faster bowlers have taken wickets in recent games.



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AFG vs PAK 3rd ODI Weather Forecast, Rain Prediction, and Pitch Report of?R Premadasa Stadium,?Colombo | Afghanistan vs Pakistan 2023

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PAK vs AFG, 3rd ODI: In the third and last match of the ongoing three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Afghanistan(PAK vs AFG, 3rd ODI), Pakistan scored 268 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 50 overs while batting first. Babar Azam has scored his second consecutive half-century of this series.



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Imam-ul-Haq gave Pakistan its first shot while they were batting first, but both of their openers were soon dismissed. He scored 13 runs, while Fakhar Zaman, the other opener, scored 27 runs. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan's dismissal strengthened the Pakistani team's position. A century partnership for the third wicket was shared by the two. Mohammad Rizwan scored 67 runs in his innings while Babar was dismissed for 60 runs off 86 balls.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-scorecard">Pakistan Scorecard</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Fakhar Zaman&nbsp;</td><td>27</td><td>33</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>81.81</td></tr><tr><td>Imam-ul-Haq&nbsp;</td><td>13</td><td>30</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>43.33</td></tr><tr><td>Babar Azam (c)</td><td>60</td><td>86</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>69.76</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Rizwan </td><td>67</td><td>79</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>84.81</td></tr><tr><td>Saud Shakeel&nbsp;</td><td>9</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>150.00</td></tr><tr><td>Agha Salman&nbsp;</td><td>38</td><td>31</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>122.58</td></tr><tr><td>Shadab Khan&nbsp;</td><td>3</td><td>8</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>37.50</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Nawaz&nbsp;</td><td>30</td><td>25</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>120.00</td></tr><tr><td>Faheem Ashraf&nbsp;</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>100.00</td></tr><tr><td>Shaheen Shah Afridi&nbsp;</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>200.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



For Afghanistan, Gulbadin Naib and Fareed Ahmad Malik got 2-2 wickets while Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan got 1 wicket each. Afghanistan need 269 to win the match. Where yet another Pakistan will try to win the third ODI match and win the series 3-0, while Afghanistan will try to win the second and last match to end the series with a win.



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Series - Afghanistan v Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 2023



Match - AFG vs PAK, 3rd ODI



Date - Saturday, August 26, 2023



Toss - Pakistan won the toss and opt to bat



Time - 3:00 PM



Venue - R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo



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Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr



Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Gulbadin Naib, Riaz Hassan, Shahidullah Kamal, Mohammad Nabi, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi



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PAK vs AFG, 3rd ODI: Pakistan set target of 268 against Afghanistan in the 3rd ODI match

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Today, the 22nd match of the ICC World Cup 2023 was played between Pakistan and Afghanistan at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, where Afghanistan achieved a historic victory by defeating Pakistan by 8 wickets. With this victory, Afghanistan has directly reached sixth position from the bottom in the points table. In this article, we will walk through the Pakistan vs Afghanistan Match Highlights, Check the updated points table of CWC.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="match-details">Match Details</h2>



Tournament: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023



Match: PAK vs AFG, 22nd Match



Date: Monday, October 23, 2023



Toss: Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat



Time: 2:00 PM



Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-vs-afghanistan-match-highlights">Pakistan vs Afghanistan Match Highlights</h2>



This afternoon at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Pakistani captain Babar Azam won the toss and decided to bat first. While batting, Babar Azam and Company scored 282 runs at the loss of seven wickets in 50 overs. Captain Babar Azam scored the most runs for Pakistan, he scored 74 runs in 92 balls. Apart from Babar, Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed scored 40 runs.



In bowling action, Noor Ahmad took three wickets and Naveen-ul-Haq took two wickets for Afghanistan. Apart from these two, Nabi and Azmatullah also got one success each. Star bowler Rashid Khan was not successful in taking even a single wicket, but he bowled economically; he gave only 41 runs in ten overs, due to which his fellow bowlers benefited.



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Chasing the score of 282 runs, the Afghanistan team achieved its second win in this tournament by finishing this target in 49 overs at the loss of just two wickets. For Afghanistan, opener batsman Ibrahim Zadran scored the most runs. He played an inning of 87 runs in 113 balls with the help of ten fours. Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 65 runs in 53 balls with the help of nine fours and one six. There was a partnership of 130 runs for the first wicket between both openers.



After the dismissal of these two, Rahmat Shah and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi remained not-out and led their team to victory. Rahmat scored 77 runs in 84 balls with the help of five fours and two sixes, while captain Shahidi scored 48 runs in 45 balls with the help of four fours.



With this victory, Afghanistan's hopes of qualifying for the Cricket World Cup have increased, while Pakistan's path seems to be becoming more difficult.



Down below is the updated points table of CWC.



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ICC World Cup 2023: Pakistan vs Afghanistan Match Highlights, Check the updated points table of CWC

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IND vs ENG 3rd T20I: After the Chennai setback, a much better performance by England tonight kept them alive in the five-match T20I series. England won the third T20I by 26 runs. The scoreline now stands 2-1 in favor of India with a couple of T20Is remaining. 
India were in a strong position after the first innings, with a brilliant bowling performance putting them on top. However, England executed their plans well in the second innings and managed to defend the total comfortably in the end, tightening their grip as the match progressed. Despite India’s early promise, the pressure mounted, and the top order’s failure ultimately proved costly, leaving them with too much to do. 
<h2>IND vs ENG 3rd T20I Match Summary</h2>
For the third time in a row, India won the toss and chose to field first. Captain Surya seemed pleased with the decision, inviting England to set a target. India made a notable change to their lineup, giving Arshdeep Singh a well-deserved rest and marking the much-anticipated return of Mohammed Shami to international cricket after a gap of approximately 15 months. On the other hand, England decided to stick with their tried-and-tested playing XI, showing confidence in their unchanged squad.
INDIA Playing11: Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Dhruv Jurel, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy
ENGLAND Playing11: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler(c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith(w), Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
<h2>ENGLAND's Innings- 171/9 (20)</h2>
England's innings got off to a rocky start as Philip Salt fell early in the second over, caught by Abhishek Sharma off Hardik Pandya's bowling for just 5 runs. However, Ben Duckett and Jos Buttler steadied the innings, forming a vital partnership. Duckett was the aggressor, smashing 51 off 28 balls with 7 fours and 2 sixes, while Buttler contributed 24 off 22 balls. 
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But India struck back quickly in the 9th over when Varun Chakravarthy dismissed Buttler with a brilliant delivery, and just one over later, Axar Patel removed Duckett to put England under pressure at the halfway mark. Another impressive bowling performance by India saw them restrict England to an ordinary total on a really good batting surface. 
Post the drinks break, Harry Brook's struggle against Indian conditions continued as Ravi Bishnoi bowled him for 8. Jamie Smith tried to counter-attack but fell to Varun Chakravarthy after 6 off 4 balls. Varun was unstoppable, claiming Jamie Overton for a golden duck on the very next delivery, and later dismissing Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer, completing a sensational five-wicket haul.
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Liam Livingstone fought valiantly with a blazing 43 off 24 balls, smashing 5 sixes, but Hardik Pandya removed him in the 18th over. England's lower order couldn't offer much resistance, with Adil Rashid (10*) and Mark Wood (10*) managing to push the total to 171/9 in 20 overs. But was it enough to salvage the game? 
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<h2>India's Innings- 145/9 (20)</h2>
On a pitch tailor-made for batting, the target looked well within reach for India's deep and dynamic lineup. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma opened the chase, with Abhishek wasting no time making a statement. Facing Mark Wood’s thunderbolts clocking 145+ kmph, Abhishek unleashed a flurry of authoritative strokes in the second over, shifting the momentum firmly in India’s favor from the get-go.
However, Samson’s struggles against short-pitched deliveries continued, as he fell early to England’s fiery pace attack—his vulnerability to sharp bouncers now becoming an open secret. Abhishek kept the pressure on, racing to 24 off 14 before losing his wicket just as he seemed set for a big score. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav looked in sublime touch but fell victim to Mark Wood’s raw pace, leaving India three down at 51 by the end of the powerplay. The chase was off to a rollercoaster start, with plenty of drama already packed into the opening six overs.
The pressure mounted as the last-match hero, Tilak Varma, walked in but couldn’t replicate his heroics. He fell to a sharp, spinning beauty from Adil Rashid, undone by the turn and guile of the experienced leggie. By the halfway mark, India were wobbling at 78/4, with the chase suddenly looking far more challenging than it did at the start.
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The chase was far from over, but with 94 runs still required off 60 balls, India needed something special. Hardik Pandya and Washington Sundar were tasked with bringing the game back on track. While Hardik remained calm, Sundar struggled to find his rhythm. He consumed valuable deliveries but couldn’t get the scoreboard ticking, eventually falling for just 6 off 15 balls, adding to India’s mounting pressure.
Axar Patel came in next, playing a quiet supporting role, but with India needing more than just steady contributions, the situation grew dire. With 72 runs still required off the final five overs, it was clear that only an explosive finish could keep India in the hunt. Hardik pushed the limits but only to reduce the defeat margins. The asking rate was growing and he didn't have any choice but the go aerial every ball and lost his wicket in the process.
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India lost the match by 26 runs despite a brilliant bowling performance. The batting let them down and especially the efforts from the top order were questionable. Nevertheless, the series is still alive with a scoreline of 2-1 and the teams will now head to PUNE for the fourth T20I of the series.
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India fell short by 26 runs despite a brilliant bowling performance. The top order's failure proved costly, leaving them chasing a challenging target. The series remains alive with a 2-1 scoreline.

India's bowlers excelled, but the batting faltered as they fell 26 runs short. The series continues with England leading 2-1.

"England's Comeback" Varun's Fifer in Vain as England Clinches Rajkot T20I

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Jasprit Bumrah has been at the peak of his ability, and he has achieved unbelievable success since he made his comeback from the injury. Especially, his performance across all three formats in 2024 has helped him bag a major ICC award.
On Tuesday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed Indian ace pacer to be the winner of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year at the ICC Awards 2024. This has marked another successful chapter in Bumrah's glorious career. He has been the best all-format bowler to play cricket in modern cricket. He played a major role in India winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
Bumrah finished 2024 with the most wickets across formats. He took 86 wickets in 21 matches across formats. With that, he also won the Player of the Tournament award in the T20 World Cup 2024, with 15 wickets at an incredible economy rate of 4.17. In Test cricket, Bumrah finished with 32 wickets in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at an average of 14.92 and a strike rate of 30.1.
The pacer also achieved the highest rating points in Test for an Indian, surpassing Ravichandran Ashwin's tally. Adding to that, he also won the ICC Test Player of the Year award and became only the third bowler to win these two ICC awards in the same year, after Mitchell Johnson and Ravichandran Ashwin.
<h2>List of Indians to win Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year</h2>
Travis Head, Joe Root, and Harry Brook were the other three nominated players for the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy. But Bumrah's excellence in all three formats landed him this major ICC award. With this, he became only the fifth Indian player to win the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year award.
Rahul Dravid was the first Indian to win this prestigious award, who won it in 2004. The second Indian to achieve this glory was Sachin Tendulkar in 2010. Ravichandran Ashwin was the first Indian bowler to win this award in 2016. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli bagged this award for two consecutive years in 2017 and 2018, respectively. Now, in 2024, Bumrah became the first Indian pacer to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year.
It won't be a wrong statement to say that Jasprit Bumrah is currently the most impactful performer across formats. Since his return from injury, he has won Player of the Series in South Africa and the Australia test series. He also became the first bowler to achieve no. 1 ranking in all three formats.
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Jasprit Bumrah defeated Joe Root, Harry Brook and Travis Head to win Sir Garfield Sobers Award 2024

Jasprit Bumrah becomes first Indian pacer to win Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year.

Jasprit Bumrah wins Sir Garfield Sobers Award 2024: Here's the complete list of Indians to win this prestigious Award

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After thrashing India 3-1 in the all-important Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. With that series win, Australia made it to their second success final of the World Test Championship. Now, they will play a two-match test series in Sri Lanka. It won't be easy, as the conditions in Sri Lanka will be totally different than those in Australia.
Adding to that, Australia have also rested a couple of their key players, including captain Pat Cummins. Steve Smith will have the onus to lead the visitors. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, are very strong opponent in their own conditions, and they will look to prove their home dominance. It will be a cracking game between two good teams.
SL vs AUS 1st Test Details
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Date: January 29 (Tuesday)
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SL vs AUS 1st Test Pitch Report
Galle International Stadium is not an easy venue for the batters. It is very helpful for spinners, and the pitch is expected to deteriorate as the game goes on. The average first-inning score here is 369, which goes down to 159 in the fourth innings. It is not easy to chase here, and the toss will play a big role.
SL vs AUS: Weather Report
According to the weather forecast, there will be 50-60 percent chances of rain for the first three days of the game. The temperature during scheduled days is likely to be a maximum of 28° C with an average wind speed of 15 km/h.
SL vs AUS Head-to-Head Test
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<li>Total Matches: 33</li>
<li>Sri Lanka: 05</li>
<li>Australia: 20</li>
<li>No Result: 08</li>
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SL vs AUS 1st Test Live Streaming Details
The live telecast of the first test between Sri Lanka and Australia will be available on Sony Sports networks. Fans can also enjoy the live streaming on the Sony LIV app or website.
SL vs AUS 1st Test Possible XIs 
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando
Australia: Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Alex Carey (wk), Beau Webster, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Scott Boland
SL vs AUS: Dream11 Team
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<li>Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis, Alex Carey</li>
<li>Batter: Steve Smith</li>
<li>All-rounders: Travis Head, Beau Webster, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva</li>
<li>Bowlers: Prabath Jayasuriya, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Asitha Fernando</li>
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**These predictions are made by our writers, which can go wrong. We ask you to compare the teams and pick the best set of players to do well.
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Sri Lanka will take on Australia in first test on Wednesday at 10 AM at Galle International Stadium.

The first test between Sri Lanka and Australia will begin at 10 AM IST on Wednesday at the Galle International Stadium, Galle.

SL vs AUS 1st Test Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team, Probable XI, Head-to-Head, Pitch Preview & More

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The Pakistan Cricket Team has kept many waiting ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because the Mohammad Rizwan-led side has yet to name the squad for the tournament, while the rest of the teams have already announced the team for the event. 
Amid all the fuss, a report in Pakistan media has revealed that the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Mohammad Rizwan will be captaining the team, while Fakhar Zaman, who was nowhere near the scenes, also has been included in the team for the event. 
As per the reports, there is no place for Saim Ayub due to the injury he sustained during the Test series against South Africa. The batting department will be boosted by Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Tayyab Tahir, Kamran Ghulam and Saud Shakeel. 
Salman Agha, along with Aamer Jamal, are the two all-rounders that Pakistan reportedly has picked for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Youngsters in Khushdil Shah and Usman Khan also have made the cut into the team for the eight-nation tournament. 
The fast bowling department comprises Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf. However, there is expected to be a tussle between the fourth pacer in Abbas Afridi and Hasnain Khan. The official confirmation will be soon made by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). 
<h2>Pakistan squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 </h2>
Here's the Pakistan squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (as per Au Rangzab Younis) 
Mohammad Rizwan (C), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Tayyab Tahir, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Khan,  Aamir Jamal, and Abbas Afridi/Hasnain. 
Pakistan are the defending champions of the ICC Champions Trophy after they defeated India in the final of the 2017 edition. The 2025 edition of the tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with Pakistan playing the opening match of the tournament with New Zealand.

The Pakistan Cricket Team has kept many waiting ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 202

Pakistan are the defending champions of the ICC Champions Trophy after they defeated India in the final of the 2017 edition.

Shocking! Pakistan's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 gets revealed without an official announcement

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We are just hours away from the start of the highly anticipated clash between India and England. These two teams will take on each other in the third T20I of the series at 7 PM on Tuesday, which is slated to take place at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.
Team India are leading the series 2-0, and they will be eyeing making it three out of three. England need a strong performance which can help them to bounce back in the series. Both matches have been dominated by the Indian spinners, as Varun Chakravarthy and Co. have not let the English batters get away with anything.
The English pacers have also done well in both matches and troubled the Indian batters. But not much talk has been regarding India's opening bowler, Arshdeep Singh. The left-arm pacer has been in the form of his life and has given India early breakthroughs in both games in his first over. He is just a couple of wickets away from making history.
<h2>Arshdeep Singh needs two wickets to surpass Haris Rauf and achieve a World Record</h2>
Arshdeep Singh has been India's premier bowler in T20I cricket and took the most wickets in the T20 World Cup 2024. For his consistent performances in 2024, the left-arm pacer recently won the "ICC T20I Player of the Year" award as well. He is now on the verge of achieving another remarkable feat. Since making his T20I debut in 2022, Arshdeep has been performing for India in different conditions.
He has played 62 T20Is and taken 98 wickets at a strike rate of 13.1 with a best of 4/9. He is currently the leading wicket-taker for India in this format. Arshdeep has taken three wickets in the first two games and needs two more wickets to become the first Indian pacer with 100 T20I wickets.
Not just this; if he takes two wickets in the coming game on Tuesday, he will also become the fastest pacer to take 100 wickets in T20 internationals. Currently, Pakistan's Haris Rauf holds this record, having completed 100 wickets in 71 T20Is. Arshdeep has 8 more games to break that record, which looks very possible.
That means, after winning the "ICC T20I Player of 2024," Arshdeep can add this world record to his name. Meanwhile, he will be the third-fastest overall to reach 100 T20I wickets if he does it on Tuesday. Rashid Khan (53), Sandeep Lamichhane (54), and Wanindu Hasaranga (63) are in the top three, and Arshdeep has played 62 T20Is so far.
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Arshdeep Singh won the "ICC T20I Player of the Year" Award for 2024.

Arshdeep Singh is the leading wicket-taker for India in the T20 internationals. He has taken three wickets in the first two T20Is in the ongoing series.