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The Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota is set to witness a high-stakes cricketing clash as Afghanistan and Pakistan gear up for their second One-Day International (ODI) showdown on Thursday. With the series on the line, both teams are poised for an intense battle on the field.
The two sides have met five times in ODIs previously, and Pakistan has emerged victorious in each of these encounters. In the inaugural match of the series, Pakistan showcased their dominance with a resounding performance.
The opening ODI witnessed Pakistan securing a commanding 142-run triumph. The Babar Azam-led side, after posting a modest total of 201, mounted a clinical effort to dismantle Afghanistan’s batting lineup, restricting them to a mere 59 runs.
Basking in the glory of their previous victory, Pakistan are keen to maintain the momentum in the second ODI and clinch the series. On the opposing side, Afghanistan are determined to bounce back from their defeat and keep the series alive.
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Afghanistan vs Pakistan 2023, second ODI:
Date and Time: August 24; 03:00 pm local | 09:30 am GMT | 03:00 pm IST
Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium Pitch Report:
The Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium’s pitch profile paints a picture of equilibrium between bat and ball. While teams batting first have managed to capitalize on early conditions, teams chasing have shown resilience in pursuit of targets. The venue has witnessed 11 instances where the team batting first emerged victorious while teams bowling first have secured triumphs in 13 matches at this venue.
AFG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Ibrahim Zadran, Imam-ul-Haq
- All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nabi
- Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Rashid Khan, Haris Rauf
AFG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Haris Rauf (c), Babar Azam (vc)
Choice 2: Mohammad Nabi (c), Ibrahim Zadran (vc)
AFG vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Naseem Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Iftikhar Ahmed
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AFG vs PAK Dream11 Team for today’s match (09:30 am GMT, 2nd ODI):
Squads:
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Shahidullah Kamal, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Wafadar Momand
Reserves: Farid Ahmad Malik and Shahidullah Kamal
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan (vc), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Tayyab Tahir, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi
