On October 23, Monday, Pakistan and Afghanistan are set to face off in the 22nd match of the cricket tournament at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match is scheduled to kick off at 08:30 GMT, which translates to 2:00 PM local time. Cricket fans can expect an exciting clash as these two teams compete on the field.
Pakistan vs Afghanistan Match Preview
In the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 points table, Pakistan currently occupy the 5th position with 4 points. Their net run rate (NRR) stands at -0.456. While Pakistan have experienced a mix of victories and losses, they remain a formidable side to contend with in the tournament.
Afghanistan, positioned at 9th place with 2 points and an NRR of -1.250, might seem lower in the rankings. However, they’ve proven their mettle with an impressive victory against England, highlighting that they can’t be underestimated. As these two teams prepare to clash in their upcoming fixture, it promises to be a thrilling encounter, with Afghanistan’s potential to upset even higher-ranked opponents.
Pakistan vs Afghanistan Weather Report
As the match begins, the weather in Chennai on Monday, October 23, will be relatively warm, with temperatures reaching 34°C. However, as the evening progresses, the temperature is expected to drop to around 26°C. There is only a 1% chance of precipitation, and the skies are anticipated to be mostly clear with some areas of high clouds.
Pakistan vs Afghanistan Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai typically offers a balanced pitch with some assistance for both batsmen and spin bowlers. The track tends to slow down as the match progresses, making it essential for batsmen to adapt, and spinners can play a significant role in the latter overs.
Pakistan vs Afghanistan Predicted XI
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafiq, 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 Rehman, Naveen ul Haq, Fazal haq Farooqi
Dream11 Team for Pakistan vs Afghanistan
Wicketkeeper: Ikram Alikhil
Captain: Babar Azam
Batters: Abdullah Shafiq, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Saud Shakeel
Bowlers: Hasan Ali, Mujeeb ur Rehman, Rashid Khan
All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Nawaz, Azmatullah Omarzai
Where to Watch Pakistan vs Afghanistan?
| COUNTRY | BROADCASTING CHANNELS & LIVE STREAMING |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Ariana TV, Ariana News, Ariana TV website, SportsAfghan-Wireless.com |
| Australia | Fox Sports 501, Channel 9 HD, 9Gem HD, FoxtelGo, FoxtelNOW, Kayo, 9Now |
| Bangladesh | GTV, BTV, T Sports, Rabbithole |
| Canada | Willow TV, Disney+ Hotstar |
| Caribbean Islands | ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Play Caribbean |
| Central & South America and Mexico | ESPN+ |
| Continental Europe and SEA (excluding Singapore) | YuppTV |
| Hong Kong | Astro Cricket via NowTV, YuppTV |
| India | Star Sports 1 (HD+HD), Star Sports 1 Hindi (SD+HD), Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 2 (HD+SD), Disney+ Hotstar |
| Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan | Star Sports 1 (HD+HD), Star Sports 1 Hindi (SD+HD), Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 2 (HD+SD), Yupp TV |
| Malaysia | Astro Cricket, Yupp TV |
| MENA | CricLife, CricLife Max, StarzPlay, Switch TV |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport |
| Pacific Islands | TVWAN Action, TVWAN Sports, Digicel app |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, www.ptvsports.pk, Daraz, Tapmad, Jazz, A-Sports, ARY ZAP |
| Singapore | HubSports 4, HubSports 5, StarHub TV+ (Simulcast of linear channels) |
| Sri Lanka | Sirasa TV, Dialog TV, Event TV, Kiki.lk, Kiki app |
| South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport Grandstand, SuperSport Cricket, SuperSport app |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Mix, SkyGO, Sky Sports App |
| USA | WillowTV, ESPN+ app |
