The stage is set for an exciting clash in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 as Pakistan and Afghanistan square off at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. With both teams vying for supremacy in this marquee tournament, it’s a match that promises high-intensity action and a test of their cricketing mettle.
Pakistan’s recent loss in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 came against Australia at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, ending in a convincing 62-run victory for the Aussies. Adam Zampa played a pivotal role, taking four crucial wickets. Meanwhile, New Zealand continued their flawless start in the tournament, with Lockie Ferguson and Mitchell Santner each grabbing three wickets in their resounding 149-run triumph over Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s hopes fizzled as they couldn’t sustain the momentum gained from their previous upset win against England. Rahmat Shah top-scored for Afghanistan with 36, but their batting lineup crumbled under Kiwi pressure.
Match Details
Date : October 23, 2023
Time : 2:00 PM IST
Venue : MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Head-to-Head Record
Pakistan has dominated Afghanistan in the ODI format, boasting a perfect 7-0 head-to-head record. However, in cricket, records are often meant to be broken, and Afghanistan has shown in the past that they can be formidable opponents, particularly in limited-overs cricket. This encounter will be a litmus test for Afghanistan as they look to break the jinx and register a historic victory against their more established neighbors.
Pitch Conditions
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai has offered a balanced playing field in the ODI World Cup 2023, providing something for batsmen, pacers, and spinners. The average first-innings score here is 234, but it’s likely to be surpassed if key batsmen from either side perform well at the top of the order.
Playing XI
Pakistan:
Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf
Afghanistan:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
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.
In a tournament filled with surprises, the clash between Pakistan and Afghanistan adds another layer of excitement. As the teams gear up for this crucial encounter, cricket enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await the outcome, knowing that anything can happen in the game of cricket. Stay tuned for what promises to be a cricketing spectacle.
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