AFG vs PAK: Check our Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for 1st T20I

Afghanistan will host Pakistan for the first time ever in a bilateral T20I series. The 3 matches series will get started on Friday. Sharjah Cricket Stadium will host the entire series.

Match Details:

Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 1st T20I

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Date & Time: March 24th, at 9:30 PM IST and 8:00 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Fancode

What is the pitch report for AFG vs PAK, 1st T20I?

Both sides have played plenty of matches here in the past and know the conditions really well. It used to be paradise for the batters however lately turned out to be very difficult to score huge runs. It will be interesting how it’s going to play in this match.

AfghanAtalan are ready to take the field with fierce determination and unwavering passion. They will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of victory and pride for the nation. Get ready for a trilling T20I series. ????????⚡#AfghanAtalan | #AFGvPAK2023 | #LobaBaRangRawri pic.twitter.com/OCjMXbggOv

— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) March 20, 2023

Recent form:

Afghanistan: Won Lost Won Lost Lost

Pakistan: Lost Won Won Won Won

AFG vs PAK, 1st T20I Probable Winners:

Afghanistan are expected to win this match.

What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for AFG vs PAK, 1st T20I?

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal / Afsar Zaza, Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad / Noor Ahmad / Naveen ul Haq

Pakistan

Shan Masood, Abdullah Shafique / Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris, Azam Khan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Ihsanullah

Injury Updates:

As of now the players are doing well and fit. It will be added when there is an update.

Tickets for 3-match T20I series against Pakistan can also be obtained at the @sharjahstadium‘s Entrance 4. They can be purchased until 12:00 AM tonight, but won’t be available before 4:00 PM tomorrow.

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— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) March 23, 2023

What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for AFG vs PAK, 1st T20I?

Top Pick – Batter

Najibullah Zadran is one of the senior players in the current Afghanistan line-up. He bats according to the team’s needs which makes him a special cricketer. In his 79 T20I innings, he has added 1644 runs at an average of 31.61 with the best score of 73.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

Mohammad Nawaz is the go-to-go player for Pakistan in the shortest format. He can score runs at any position and knows how to pick wickets. In his 55 T20Is, he has scored 422 runs at an average of 17.58 and picked up 47 wickets at an economy of 7.38.

Top Pick – Bowler

Rashid Khan is always will be in the form and keeps picking wickets for fun wherever he plays. In 77 T20Is, he has bagged 126 wickets with the best figures of 5 for 3 and scored 345 runs in 43 innings.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a good stroke maker at the top of the order who is doing really well in franchise cricket lately. He has featured in 38 T20Is for Afghanistan and scored 941 runs at an average of 24.76 which includes 5 half-centuries.

X-Factor:

Ihsanullah is the line to make his debut for Pakistan. He finished as the 2nd leading wicket-taker in the PSL 2023 with 22 scalps.

A proud moment ✨

Masood Jan (blind cricketer), Pakistan men’s team captain @babarazam258 and former Pakistan women’s team captain @maroof_bismah honoured with civil awards.

Video Credit: @PTVNewsOfficial pic.twitter.com/kL8LSSSiik

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 23, 2023

What are the fantasy suggested teams for AFG vs PAK, 1st T20I?

1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Haris, Najibullah Zadran (vc), Shan Masood, Imad Wasim, Karim Janat, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz (c), Rashid Khan, Ihsanullah, Fazalhaq Farooqi

2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azam Khan, Najibullah Zadran, Shan Masood (c), Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nabi, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Nawaz, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan (vc), Naseem Shah

New targets, new goals and excitement for the players ⭐
???? Travel diary of the Pakistan team ????#AFGvPAK | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/HEaq0kKq1b

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 22, 2023

Pre-Match Analysis:

Afghanistan will be thrilled to host Pakistan in the 3 matches T20I series. Rashid Khan will continue to lead the side that includes new entrant Sediqullah Atal. After their abysmal performances in recent times Rahmat Shah and Hazratullah Zazai have been omitted from the squad. All-rounder Mohammad Nabi makes his return to the shortest format. This is their 2nd assignment this year following their 2-1 win over UAE last month. They are still rebuilding their side and this series will give them a better picture as they are playing against a full member.

Pakistan has announced a squad with no place for their key players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf who all have been rested considering the workload management and rotation policy. Shadab Khan will be captaining the side in this series. They have included fresh faces Ihsanullah, Saim Ayub, Tayyab Tahir, and Zaman Khan purely on the basis of their performances in the PSL 2023. Imad Wasim who had an outstanding PSL for Karachi Kings also makes a comeback into the side. Azam Khan who has been in and out of the side will don the gloves behind the stumps in place of Mohammad Rizwan. Abdullah Shafique who has just played 3 T20Is also makes a cut. Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, and Ihsanullah will form the core of the bowling unit. Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, and Imad Wasim are the frontline all-rounders for them.