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PAK vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Head to Head & Injury Updates for Cricket World Cup 2023, 22nd Match

The ongoing World Cup shows that the MA Chidambaram Stadium pitches prefer spin bowlers.

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October 23, 2023

In the 22nd match of the ODI World Cup 2023, Pakistan (PAK) will face Afghanistan (AFG) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on October 23. After facing back-to-back defeats, Pakistan will be keen to get back on track. Meanwhile, Afghanistan will also be looking to get back on track after suffering a heavy defeat to New Zealand in their last match.

However, a game before that, Afghanistan thrashed defending champions England by 69 runs and announced their arrival at the biggest stage of the game. The Afghanistan-Pakistan rivalry is relatively new to the cricketing world, but it always produces a thrilling game. In recent years, Afghanistan has emerged as a big threat in front of Pakistan, and the team will look to counter it with ease.

PAK vs AFG: Match Details

Match: Pakistan vs Afghanistan, 22nd Match, ODI World Cup 2023

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Date & Time: Monday, October 23, 02:00 PM (IST)

Live Streaming Details: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar app and website

PAK vs AFG: Pitch Report

The ongoing World Cup shows that the MA Chidambaram Stadium pitches prefer spin bowlers. Because of this, we can expect the Pakistan vs. Afghanistan match on Monday, October 23, to follow this trend. So, the spin bowlers will have a crucial role to play in the game, and both teams, especially Afghanistan, have a range of spinners who can impact the game’s result. Also, looking at the history of 26 ODIs at this venue, the average score for the team batting first is 232. Out of these matches, the team batting first has won 15 times, giving them a slight advantage.

PAK vs AFG: Weather Report

The weather at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will be hot and humid. There is no chance of rain, so one can expect a full 100-over game. It’s worth noting that during the game, the temperature will vary from 33 degrees Celsius to 29 degrees Celsius.

PAK vs AFG: Injury Updates

Two key players in the Pakistan squad were ruled out of the game against Australia last week. Opener Fakhar Zaman got injured during the net session and is not available for selection until next week. Meanwhile, Agha Salman, who picked up a fever earlier, is likely to be available for the selection. Fortunately, Afghanistan has not suffered any injuries or fitness scares till now.

PAK vs AFG: Probable Playing XI

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

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