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AFG vs PAK 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report

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The 24th of August 2023 saw another Pakistan–Afghanistan classic. The tight contests had always fallen Pakistan’s way, and it was deja vu as Naseem Shah broke Afghan hearts once again.

Afghanistan looked to have the contest won after forcing a middle order collapse. However, Shadab Khan showed his worth down the order, putting Pakistan 11 short of the target heading into the final over. Naseem hit two boundaries to seal a memorable and thrilling win, wetting the appetite further for the approaching Asia and World Cups.

So, this third ODI could be anything. The second match was a stark contrast to the first, with Afghanistan’s openers piling on 200+ less than 48 hours after the team was rolled for 59. Rahmanullah Gurbaz may have went to sleep wondering how a score of 151 doesn’t win you the player of the match award, but ultimately Afghanistan as a side fell just short in the crucial moments.

Ahead of the Asia Cup, the Afghans will be seeking a confidence-boosting win. For Pakistan, the middle order is in the spotlight.

AFG vs PAK 3rd ODI Possible Playing XIs

Either side might look to rotate.

Afghanistan: 1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), 2. Ibrahim Zadran, 3. Shahidullah, 4. Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), 5. Mohammad Nabi, 6. Ikram Alikhil, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. Riaz Hassan/Noor Ahmad, 9. Abdul Rahman/Wafadar Momand, 10. Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 11. Fazalhaq Farooqi

Pakistan: 1. Fakhar Zaman, 2. Imam-ul-Haq, 3. Babar Azam (c), 4. Mohammad Rizwan (wk), 5. Agha Salman/Mohammad Haris, 6. Iftikhar Ahmed, 7. Shadab Khan, 8. Usama Mir/Mohammad Nawaz, 9. Shaheen Shah Afridi/Mohammad Wasim, 10. Naseem Shah, 11. Haris Rauf

AFG vs PAK 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction – Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Afghanistan:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is coming off an excellent 151 two days ago. He is averaging 40.4 in ODIs since the beginning of 2022, with four centuries in 20 innings.
Ibrahim Zadran bounced back with a solid 80. The opener is averaging 63.5 in ODIs since the start of 2022.
Zadran has not been dismissed by Haris Rauf (23 balls, 17 runs) or Naseem Shah (20 balls, 10 runs) in ODI cricket.
Imam-ul-Haq has been dismissed by off-spin three times against Afghanistan. Mohammad Nabi (six wickets in six ODIs vs Pakistan) has dismissed him twice, while Mujeeb Ur Rahman (eight wickets in four matches vs Pakistan) dismissed him in the last match.
Rashid Khan went wicketless in the second ODI (0/53). He has the class to bounce back. The legspinner has dismissed Babar Azam seven times in 119 balls in white-ball cricket.

Pakistan:

Imam-ul-Haq has struck three half-centuries in four ODIs against Afghanistan. Imam has been prolific in ODIs since the beginning of 2022: 15 inns, 844 runs, avg. 60.3, SR 88.4.
Babar Azam found some form in the last match (53). However, Pakistan will be keen to have Babar back in the centuries. He has scored two fifties in four matches against the Afghans.
Shadab Khan won player of the match in the second ODI. He struck a vital 48. With his ability to take wickets as well, the all-rounder can fetch you fantasy points.
Can Shaheen Shah Afridi break the opening partnership early? Ibrahim Zadran has been dismissed four times for 25 runs in 57 balls against left-arm seam in ODIs.
Haris Rauf took 5/18 in the first ODI and was hit around for 48 off seven overs in the next match. Rauf fares better when bowling second (16 wickets, avg. 24.25) compared to bowling first (28 wickets, avg. 27.89).

Other Stats and Facts

Head-to-head: Matches 6, Afghanistan 0, Pakistan 6.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman has kept Babar Azam quiet in ODIs: 45 balls, 23 runs, one dismissal.
Babar Azam has struck 14 50+ scores in 19 innings since the start of 2022.
Naseem Shah (28 runs this series) can also contribute with the bat.

R Premadasa Stadium Colombo Pitch Report and Weather

The series moves to Colombo. A warm and mostly clear day is forecast, with a top of about 32 degrees.

This ground hosted three ODIs between Sri Lanka and Australia last year. There was plenty of turn as the series went on. However, Sri Lanka chased 294 in the first of those three matches, so decent batting conditions can be expected on a fresh pitch.

AFG vs PAK 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 26 August 2023

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

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