AFG vs PAK 2nd ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Afghanistan will eye a series-levelling win in the 2nd ODI after getting thrashed in the first game. The match will be played on August 24 at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota and will start at 3:00 PM IST.
Pakistan thrashed Afghanistan by 142 runs in the first game. Afghanistan had a great chance to take a 1-0 lead after they bowled out Pakistan for 201. However, the Pakistan pace trio came out all guns blazing and bowled out Afghanistan for 59 runs.
Batting will be the test for both teams in the series. The conditions are not the easiest to bat and given the quality of bowlers on both sides, it will be a big challenge for the batters to score big runs.
Pakistan did beat Afghanistan in the first game but they need to ensure a better show with the bat in coming games else Afghanistan has a set of players who can help the team bounce back.
Afghanistan vs Pakistan 2nd ODI Match Live Streaming
TV channels:The fans can watch the 2nd ODI live on Euro Sports
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the Fancode app and website.
AFG vs PAK Match Toss Prediction
The captain winning the toss will be keen to bat as chasing will be stiff on a sluggish surface.
AFG vs PAK Pitch Report
The pitch is not the easiest to bat. It has plenty of help on offer for the pacers as well as the spinners. Batters need to play really well to score big.
Hambantota Weather Report
The weather will be cloudy, with temperature ranging between 32 and 21 degrees. Rain chances stand at 10 per cent.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Afghanistan vs Pakistan 2nd ODI Match 2023
Afghanistan Team News & Playing 11
AFG Team News
Najeebullah Zadran has been ruled out of the series. Afghanistan may also bring in Noor Ahmed in place of Abdul Rahman.
AFG Key Players
- Rashid Khan – Rashid Khan had a good game in the first ODI and bagged two wickets for 42 runs. Rashid Khan’s 10 overs will be crucial for the team in
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Gurbaz will have to score runs for Afghanistan. When it comes to quality, he is the best Afghanistan have. Gurbaz is one Afghan batter who can counter the lethal Pakistan trio.
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman – Mujeeb Ur Rahman bowled brilliantly in the first ODI and bagged three wickets for 33 runs. Mujeeb will be eyeing another good show in the second ODI.
AFG Team Form
Afghanistan have done well in subcontinent conditions but the results have been because of their stellar spin attack. The batters still need to work on consistency.
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Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed
Pakistan Team News & Playing 11
PAK Team News
Pakistan said they will be experimenting with the combination in the ODI series against Afghanistan. Mohammad Nawaz can come in place of Agha Salman and Faheem Ashraf can also get a game.
PAK Key Players
- Babar Azam – Babar Azam was dismissed for a duck in the previous game and the Pakistan captain will be keen to get back among the runs.
- Imam Ul Haq – Imam showed grit and determination in the ODI and scored 61 to take Pakistan to a respectable total. The batter will be looking to ride on momentum and have another great game.
- Shaheen Afridi - Afridi set the tone for Pakistan to defend a low score by dismissing Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah on consecutive balls. Shaheen have been in great form and will be a huge threat in the 2nd ODI too.
PAK Team Form
Pakistan’s bowling have been doing great, averaging 27 since the 2019 World Cup. However, the batters have blown hot and cold. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have done well but other batters also need to contribute.
Pakistan Predicted Playing 11
Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Imam ul Haq, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman/Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan/Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah
Afghanistan vs Pakistan Head to Head
Afghanistan had an opportunity to pick 1st win over Pakistan in ODIs but the team collapsed under pressure and lost by 142 runs.
AFG vs PAK Head to Head Stats in ODI's
| |
Matches Played |
AFG Won |
PAK Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
5 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
Afghanistan vs Pakistan Betting Odds
The bookies are backing Pakistan to win. The pace trio of Shaheen, Naseem and Haris make run-scoring against Pakistan very difficult.
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Who will win Afghanistan vs Pakistan 2nd ODI Match?
We suggest backing Pakistan to win. The team has a lethal pace attack and Afghanistan will have to work very hard to score runs against the fearsome bowlers.
Aug 24, 2023
15:00 IST / 9:30 GMT
Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium - Hambantota, Sri Lanka
AFG vs PAK 2nd ODI 
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