AFG vs PAK Dream11, 1st ODI: Top Fantasy Picks, Probable XIs & Pitch Report

AFG vs PAK Dream11: Afghanistan will take on Pakistan in the 3 matches ODI series starting on August 22nd. The series is being played at neutral venue with Hambantota and Colombo hosting the matches in Sri Lanka. considered as the host cities. The series holds an importance as both sides gear up for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023. Ahead of the match, check out the Top Fantasy Picks, Probable XIs & Pitch Report.

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AFG vs PAK Dream11: Pakistan aim to fix combinations right against spirited Afghanistan

Pakistan will have these three ODIs to fix combinations ahead of the Asia Cup. In ODIs in 2022, Babar Azam & Co have ODI series against Australia, with players like Azam, Rizwan, and Imam performing well. Also, a few young players like Mohammad Wasim Jr, Usama Mir, and Naseem Shah have been amongst the wickets, and have taken some load off Shaheen. With pitches in Sri Lanka aiding slow bowlers a bit more, Shadab Khan and Nawaz’s form will be monitored by Azam.

For Afghanistan, batting looks steady, but the bowling has been slightly inconsistent. Barring Rashid and Mohammed Nabi, the others have been guilty of leaking runs. Against Pakistan, the home tea would be aiming to get this sorted.

Prize Unveiled 🏆

Skippers @Hashmat_50 and @BabarAzam258 pose with the majestic Super Cola Cup Afghanistan vs Pakistan Series trophy. 🤩#AfghanAtalan | #AFGvPAK | #SuperColaCup | #ByaMaidanGato pic.twitter.com/H82aqFcSpb

— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) August 21, 2023

Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 1st ODI

Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota

Date & Time: August 22nd, at 3:00 PM IST and Local Time

Live Streaming: Fancode

Pitch Report:

New ball bowlers are expected to get some swing. The last time an ODI was played at the venue, Sri Lanka’s seamers ran through the Afghanistan lineup. However, the batters can expect true bounce from the track. The skipper winning the toss might want to bowl first.

Top Fantasy Picks:

Babar

Shaheen

Rashid

Dream11 Fantasy team:

Wicketkeeper’s: Rizwan, Gurbaz

Batters: Babar (C), Shahidi, Fakhar,

All-rounder’s: Shadab, Nabi, Nawaz

Bowlers: Shaheen (VC), Rauf, Rashid

Probable Playing XIs;

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Saleem Safi, Noor Ahmad

Pakistan

Fakhar Zaman, Imam ul Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel / Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf