Pakistan vs Afghanistan Preview & Prediction | 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup | Group Stage
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THE FACTS
When is Pakistan vs Afghanistan on and what time does it start? Pakistan vs Afghanistan will take place on Monday 23rd October, 2023 – 09:30 (UK)
Where is Pakistan vs Afghanistan taking place? Pakistan vs Afghanistan will take place at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India
Where can I get tickets for Pakistan vs Afghanistan? Click here for the latest ticket information for Pakistan vs Afghanistan
What channel is Pakistan vs Afghanistan on in the UK? Pakistan vs Afghanistan will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Pakistan vs Afghanistan in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Pakistan vs Afghanistan live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
PAKISTAN
Coach: Grant Bradburn
Captain: Babar Azam
- Pakistan’s bowlers were put to the sword by Australia on Friday, David Warner and Mitchell Marsh adding 259 for the first wicket, both reaching three figures and Australia’s eventual score of 367/9 was simply too big a target for Pakistan to chase, Babar Azam’s men finishing on 305 all out in response.
- After being dropped for the match in Bangalore, spin-bowling all-rounder Shadab Khan could find himself recalled to the side, although it remains to be seen whether it would be a like for like replacement with Usama Mir dropping out, as Chennai is usually a good pitch for spinners.
AFGHANISTAN
Coach: Jonathan Trott
Captain: Hashmatullah Shahidi
- Afghanistan’s thumping defeat last Wednesday at the hands of New Zealand leaves them rock bottom of the group stage table following Sri Lanka’s recent win over Netherlands and they cannot afford to lose any more games at this stage of the competition.
- Their batters wilted in Chennai chasing 289 agains the Black Caps, eventually bowled out for just 139 with a top score of only 36 from Rahmat Shah.
THE PREDICTION
Pakistan are now under huge pressure following two losses in a row and a defeat here against an Afghanistan side who have never beaten Pakistan in ODI cricket would certainly raise alarm bells to an all-time high. However, Pakistan’s top order should be able to get on top of the Afghanistan bowlers and comfortably outscore their batters, who are among the weakest in the group stage despite their shock win over England. By the end of play, expect Pakistan to have emerged victorious.
BETTING TIP: PAKISTAN TO WIN
