Pakistan and Afghanistan will lock horns in match number 22 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday (October 23). Pakistan, led by Babar Azam, currently holds a mid-table position with two wins and two losses from their first four matches.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan has secured just one victory, notably defeating the defending world champions, England, by 69 runs in Delhi earlier this month. Afghanistan’s coach, Jonathan Trott, has emphasized the importance of the upcoming clash against Pakistan, considering it a must-win encounter.
Pakistan vs Afghanistan Live Streaming Details
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Date & Time: October 23, 2pm IST onwards
- Live Streaming and TV details: Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar website and app
Pakistan vs Afghanistan head-to-head records
In the seven ODIs held between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Pakistan has emerged victorious in all of them. Their most recent clash took place during the Afghanistan vs Pakistan ODI Series 2023 in Sri Lanka in August 2023, where Pakistan secured a 59-run victory. Notably, the two neighboring teams have not encountered each other in World Cup matches.
Pakistan vs Afghanistan Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai provides an interesting pitch where batters can build substantial innings once they settle in but must be cautious against spinners. The slower surface can pose challenges for power hitters. In the early stages of the game, fast bowlers find support from the pitch, but as the match progresses, spinners come into play, making batting more challenging. In the 26 ODIs hosted at this venue, teams batting first have won on 15 occasions, while chasing teams have been victorious in 10 matches, with one encounter resulting in no decision.
Pakistan vs Afghanistan Weather Report
The weather forecast for Chennai indicates a low probability of rain, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 35 degrees, as reported by Weather.com. Additionally, humidity levels are anticipated to rise to a maximum of 83%.
Pakistan vs Afghanistan Squads
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Nawaz/Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Usama Mir, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi