AFG vs PAK 3rd ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Pakistan and Afghanistan will clash in the 3rd and final ODI of the series on Saturday. The match will be played on August 26 at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota and will start at 3:00 PM IST.
Afghanistan could not have come close to winning a game but not win it. The team suffered a 1-wicket defeat to Pakistan after Naseem Shah scored 11 runs in the final over of the 2nd ODI. Afghanistan dominated Pakistan for most of the game but the Men in Green held their nerves to win by 1 wicket.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 151 to help Afghanistan post 300 but Imam ul Haq’s 90, Babar Azam’s 53 Shadab Khan’s cameo took Pakistan home. The win in the second ODI has also given Pakistan an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
Afghanistan vs Pakistan 3rd ODI Match Live Streaming
TV channels:The fans can watch the 3rd 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 looking to bat first as chasing won’t be easy.
AFG vs PAK Pitch Report
The pitch is not the easiest to bat. Spinners are getting a lot of help as the ball is gripping and turning. There is some movement for the spinners too.
Colombo Weather Report
The weather will be clear, with temperature ranging between 21 and 27 degrees.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Afghanistan vs Pakistan 3rd ODI Match 2023
Afghanistan Team News & Playing 11
AFG Team News
Afghanistan have played well but they have not been able to finish the games. Abdul Rahman had a poor game and leaked 83 runs in 2nd ODI. He should be replaced by Noor Ahmed
AFG Key Players
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Gurbaz was in brutal form in the previous game and scored a stunning 151 to help Afghanistan post 300-5. He will be looking to replicate his performance.
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman – Mujeeb Ur Rahman bowled another good spell in the second ODI and bagged a wicket for 45 runs. Mujeeb’s 10 overs will be crucial for Afghans if they are to avoid the clean sweep.
- Rashid Khan – Rashid Khan will once again hold the key for the Afghans. He may not get many wickets but run scoring is very tough against him and it adds to the pressure.
AFG Team Form
Afghanistan have played well in the series and were in with a chance in both games but they lacked experience in winning close games and thus suffered defeats in both matches.
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Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Shahidullah, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed
Pakistan Team News & Playing 11
PAK Team News
Pakistan have held their nerves in both games and managed to win games from tough situations. Having won the series, they are likely to test their bench strength.
PAK Key Players
- Babar Azam – Babar Azam scored 53 runs in the 2nd ODI. Babar is someone who converts fifty into century so he will be a bit disappointed but he can make up for that in the 3rd ODI.
- Imam Ul Haq – Imam has been brilliant in two games. He scored 61 in the first game and played a 91-run inning in the second game. He will be looking to score a hundred in the final game.
- Shaheen Afridi - Afridi was not at his best in the second ODI but he is one of the best and will be looking to come back strong.
PAK Team Form
Pakistan have won both games but they have not been consistent. Their batting collapsed in the first game and the bowlers looked off-colour in the second game.
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 have come close but they are yet to win an ODI game against Pakistan.
AFG vs PAK Head to Head Stats in ODIs
|
Matches Played |
AFG Won |
PAK Won |
Tie |
NR |
Overall |
6 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
Last 5 |
5 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
Afghanistan vs Pakistan Betting Odds
The bookies are backing Pakistan to win. The team has registered wins in both the previous games.
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Who will win Afghanistan vs Pakistan 3rd ODI Match?
We suggest backing Pakistan to win. Despite being down and out, Pakistan have not given up and came back strong to win the games.
🏆 Afghanistan vs Pakistan Prediction
Pakistan will start as favourites. They won the first game by 142 runs and beat Afghanistan in the second ODI by 1 wicket. In both games, Pakistan were in trouble but found a way to come back from behind to win the match. We suggest backing Pakistan to win.
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