Pakistan vs Afghanistan Series August 2023 | ODI Matches & Schedule | Watch Live

Article Published on 17 August, 2023

Afghanistan-Pakistan ODI Series

Afghanistan and Pakistan are set to engage in a thrilling three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka, kickstarting on August 22 in Hambantota. This series not only promises intense cricketing action but also serves as a vital opportunity for both teams to fine-tune their strategies before the upcoming Asia Cup, which is scheduled to commence on August 30.

In this showdown of cricketing giants, Pakistan and Afghanistan are no strangers to each other, having locked horns in four ODIs in the past. Impressively, Pakistan has secured victory in all four encounters. The most recent clash between these teams took place during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, showcasing the competitive spirit that ignites whenever they meet on the field.

Preparation and Schedule

The Pakistan team is gearing up for the series by assembling in Hambantota on August 18. Departing from Pakistan on August 17, the players have diligently honed their skills during a comprehensive three-day training camp at the National Cricket Academy, Lahore, held on August 14, 15, and 16.

On the other hand, the Afghanistan squad arrived in Sri Lanka on August 10, keen on refining their tactics and cohesion as they anticipate the upcoming challenge posed by Pakistan.

Matches Schedule

Pakistan vs. Afghanistan all matches will be played at 1PM according to Pakistan Time. The three-match ODI series is poised to be action-packed and captivating, with the following fixtures scheduled:

Date	Match	Venue
22 Aug 2023	First ODI	Hambantota
24 Aug 2023	Second ODI	Hambantota
26 Aug 2023	Third ODI	Colombo

Pakistan & Afghanistan Squads

Pakistan Squad:

Players	Role
Abdullah Shafique	Opener
Fakhar Zaman	Opener
Imam-ul-Haq	Opener
Babar Azam (c)	Middle Order
Salman Ali Agha	Middle Order
Iftikhar Ahmed	Middle Order
Tayyab Tahir	Middle Order
Saud Shakeel	Middle Order (Only for Afghanistan series)
Mohammad Rizwan (wk)	Wicketkeeper
Mohammad Haris (wk)	Wicketkeeper
Shadab Khan	Spinner (Vice-captain)
Mohammad Nawaz	Spinner
Usama Mir	Spinner
Faheem Ashraf	Pace All-Rounder
Haris Rauf	Pacer
Mohammad Wasim Jnr	Pacer
Naseem Shah	Pacer
Shaheen Afridi	Pacer

Afghanistan Squad:

Players	Role
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)	Captain
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)	Wicketkeeper
Ikram Alikhil (wk)	Wicketkeeper
Ibrahim Zadran	Opener
Riaz Hassan	Opener
Rahmat Shah	Opener
Najibullah Zadran	Middle Order
Mohammad Nabi	Middle Order
Azmatullah Omarzai	Middle Order
Rashid Khan	Middle Order
Noor Ahmad	Spinner
Mujeeb Ur Rehman	Spinner
Fazal Haq Farooqi	Pacer
Abdul Rahman	Pacer
Mohammad Saleem Safi	Pacer
Wafadar Momand	Pacer

As cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the clash between these two cricketing powerhouses, the Afghanistan-Pakistan ODI series promises to deliver exceptional cricketing moments and fierce competition on the Sri Lankan soil.

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