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Pakistan and Afghanistan will face off in Match 22 of the ODI World Cup 2023 on Monday (October 23). This encounter will be hosted at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Pakistan, who had a strong start to the tournament with two initial wins, faced consecutive losses against host India and the five-time champions, Australia. On the other hand, Afghanistan have been struggling, with the exception of handing shocking defeat to defending champions England. Both teams are eager to secure a victory in this game to build momentum for the remainder of the tournament.
ODI Stats and Records at MA Chidambaram Stadium:
- Total matches: 37
- Matches won batting first: 18
- Matches won bowling first: 18
- Average first innings score: 224
- Average second innings score: 205/6
- Highest total recorded: 337/7 (50 Overs) by Asia XI vs Africa XI
- Lowest total recorded: 69/10 (23.5 Overs) by Kenya vs New Zealand
- Highest score chased: 291/2 (47.5 Overs) by West Indies vs India
- Lowest score defended: 171/10 (45.4 Overs) by England vs South Africa
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch report:
The M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, often known as Chepauk Stadium, is renowned for its spinner-friendly pitches, which offer significant assistance to spinners, particularly as the fixture progresses. The pitch generally starts with good carry and bounce, making it suitable for seam bowlers early on. As the game advances, it becomes more favorable for spinners, and batting can be challenging in the later stages due to the pitch’s deterioration. Winning the toss, a captain may likely to bat first and set a formidable total on board.
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Chennai Weather Forecast:
Expect predominantly sunny weather in Chennai, with a minimal 10 percent chance of precipitation. The temperature at the venue is expected to reach around 33 degrees Celsius, accompanied by humidity levels of approximately 62%. A gentle breeze will be blowing at a speed of 14 kmph.
PAK vs AFG, possible playing XI
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
