With the Asia Cup 2023 less than a week away, Pakistan and Afghanistan will go toe-to-toe in a 3-match ODI series in Sri Lanka in preparation for the multi-nation tournament. However, Afghanistan will need their ace bowler, Rashid Khan, to perform well if they wish to win the series and take the momentum forward to the ODI Asia Cup. So, let’s find out Rashid Khan’s stats in PAK vs AFG ODIs:
Rashid Khan Stats in AFG vs PAK ODIs
Former skipper Rashid Khan has played just two out of the total matches played between the two Asian sides.
His performance hasn’t been up to the mark against the strong Pakistani side, picking up just 4 wickets in these two matches.
Also Read: PAK vs AFG ODIs Head to Head: Check out their records ahead of Asia Cup 2023
Compared to his overall average of 18.53, the leg-spinner’s average goes to 24.00 when he plays Pakistan. His strike rate goes from 26.83 to 30.00, and he concedes 4.80 runs per over instead of his career record of 4.14.
Rashid Khan Stats & Records in ODIs
Rashid has played 89 matches, picking up 167 scalps at an average of 18.52 (the second lowest of all time in ODI cricket).
The leg-spinner also holds the record for picking up the most wickets for Afghanistan in ODIs, leading Mohammad Nabi by 17 wickets.
He is also the youngest-ever ODI skipper in history. He achieved the feat in March 2018 when he played against Scotland in the ICC World Cup Qualifier.
AFG vs PAK: Schedule
| Match No. | Teams | Venue | Date | Time |
| 1 | Afghanistan vs Pakistan | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota | August 22, 2023 | 3:00 PM IST |
| 2 | Afghanistan vs Pakistan | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota | August 24, 2023 | 3:00 PM IST |
| 3 | Afghanistan vs Pakistan | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | August 26, 2023 | 3:00 PM IST |
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