PAK vs AFG ODI World Cup 2023 Dream11 Prediction, Pitch Report, Playing XI, H2H Records, Fantasy Picks | 22ND Match

On October 23 the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will host the 22nd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 which will pit Pakistan (PAK) against Afghanistan (AFG). Afghanistan has only managed to secure a single victory in their current run of four matches, whereas Pakistan has amassed two victories. They are positioned fifth and last, respectively, in the rankings. 

In their most recent match, Pakistan defeated Australia after winning the toss and deciding to field. This decision proved to be a nightmare for the Pakistani bowlers, as the Australian opening combination amassed 259 runs in a dreamlike fashion.

Although the remainder of the team was unable to sustain their poor start, they still managed to accumulate 367 runs overall. Similarly, Pakistan got off to a strong start, with a number of their batters getting off to a good start, but they ultimately lost by 62 runs due to consistent wicket losses.

Afghanistan defeated New Zealand in their most recent match, in which the former won the toss and made the decision to field. The middle order struggled slightly from 109 for 1 to 110 for 4 after a strong start by the top order.

However, Latham and Phillips' experience helped them seize the initiative and amass a formidable 288 on a sluggish pitch. Afghanistan was never in contention, as they lost wickets continuously from the outset. A limited number of their batsmen were given opportunities to begin, but none of them were able to establish themselves, resulting in a 149-run loss.

PAK vs AFG World Cup 2023: Pitch Report

MA The pitch at Chidambaram Stadium will prove advantageous to the batsmen. However, the proceedings are dominated by spinners. To score, batters would have to exercise caution and take effective spin off. Whichever team wins the coin elects to bowl first, accumulating an average of 226 runs in the first innings.

PAK vs AFG World Cup 2023: Head To Head Record

PAK vs AFG World Cup 2023: Playing XI

Afghanistan Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil(w), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Pakistan Squad: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf

PAK vs AFG World Cup 2023: Fantasy Picks

Mohammad Rizwan: With 294 runs scored, Rizwan has undoubtedly been one of the most consistent batsmen of the tournament. You may appoint him as the commander of your fantasy team.

Shaheen Afridi: Despite having a less-than-stellar start to the tournament, Shaheen has amassed nine wickets in four contests. He could be an additional candidate to command your team.

Rashid Khan: Rashid has been appropriately designated as the Afghanistani team's blue-eyed child. This tournament, he has accumulated six wickets and fifty-six runs.

Abdullah Shafique: Shafique has been scoring runs on a consistent basis and has been in outstanding form throughout the tournament. In three contests, he has accumulated 197 runs at a strikeout rate of 104.79.

Haris Rauf: Rauf has amassed eight wickets in four outings while maintaining an economy rate of 7.06. Additionally, he is capable of lending a hand with the bat when required.

Abdullah Shafique: Shafique has been scoring runs on a consistent basis and has been in outstanding form throughout the tournament. In three contests, he has accumulated 197 runs at a strikeout rate of 104.79.