Live Updates: Pakistan vs Afghanistan, World Cup 2023: The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is set to witness an intense clash as Babar Azam’s Pakistan faces off against a resurgent Afghanistan side today at 2pm. Despite Afghanistan’s recent victory against defending champions England, their journey has been marred by a loss to New Zealand.
On the flip side, Pakistan is currently teetering on the edge following consecutive losses against India and Australia, grappling with instability in both their batting and bowling units.Key players like Babar Azam, Mohammed Rizwan, and Iftikhar Ahmed have fallen short of the lofty expectations placed upon them by fans and experts. Particularly, Babar Azam, the top-ranked batsman globally, has notably struggled to shine in this edition of the World Cup.Additionally, Pakistan’s middle-order has faltered against spin bowling, evident from their struggles against India vs Australia.
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Where and When to Catch the Excitement of Pakistan vs Afghanistan?
Catch the live action of the Pakistan vs Afghanistan match on Indian television through the Star Sports channels. Indian viewers can also indulge in the thrill with free live streaming on the Disney+Hotstar app and website. Notably, social media giant Meta has joined hands with the ICC, offering extensive coverage of World Cup 2023 on Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Threads. Set your clocks for 2 PM when the electrifying clash begins.
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PAK vs AFG Live: Probable XI for both sides
Pakistan Possible XI
Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (capt), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Nawaz/Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Usama Mir, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf
Afghanistan Possible XI
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (capt), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
PAK vs AFG Dream11 Prediction
Captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Vice-captain: Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Babar Azam, Imal-ul-Haq
All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Rashid Khan
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq
PAK vs AFG Live: Insights from Chepauk Pitch
The MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) in Chennai has witnessed 26 ODIs to date. Among these matches, the team batting first emerged victorious 15 times, while those chasing the score celebrated success on 10 occasions. Interestingly, one match resulted in no definitive outcome, adding to the unpredictable charm of this iconic venue.
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