AFG vs PAK: Check our Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for 3rd T20I

In a dead rubber, Afghanistan will face Pakistan in the 3rd and final T20I of the series on Monday. Afghanistan has entered into the record books as they beat Pakistan in the 2nd T20I by 7 wickets to clinch the series 2-0.

Match Details:

Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Date & Time: March 27th, at 9:30 PM IST and 8:00 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Fancode

What is the pitch report for AFG vs PAK, 3rd T20I?

It’s a sluggish wicket where scoring runs is a big task for the batters. A total of 22 wickets were fallen in the last 2 matches which shows the dominance of the bowlers here.

What a momentous occasion for Afghanistan cricket! ????????

AfghanAtalan have created history by securing their first-ever T20I series win over traditional rivals Pakistan. It’s a triumph of grit, courage, and teamwork. pic.twitter.com/nQ7jjqmm14

— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) March 26, 2023

Recent form:

Afghanistan: Won Won Won Lost Won

Pakistan: Lost Lost Lost Won Won

AFG vs PAK, 3rd T20I Probable Winners:

Pakistan are expected to win this match.

What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for AFG vs PAK, 3rd T20I?

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Usman Ghani, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen ul Haq

Pakistan

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

Injury Updates:

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

Afghanistan Edge past Pakistan to go 2-0 up in the Series

Afghanistan put on an incredible show with bat and ball to clinch a historic series win by defeating Pakistan by 7 wickets in the 2nd game of the three-match T20I to go 2-0 up in the series.

More: https://t.co/e7HJwSGAjs pic.twitter.com/0TNCPXpMdL

— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) March 26, 2023

What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for AFG vs PAK, 3rd T20I?

Top Pick – Batter

Najibullah Zadran is playing a finisher role for Afghanistan. He is keeping his calm under pressure and delivering well at the right moments. He remained not out in the last 2 matches and scored 40 runs at a strike rate of 114.28.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

Imad Wasim’s batting has reached new heights and runs are coming fluently from his willow. He approached his innings in his own way in the 2nd T20I and scored 64* runs at a strike rate of 112.28. He managed to pick up a wicket in 2 matches in this series.

Top Pick – Bowler

Fazalhaq Farooqi is getting rewards for his disciplined bowling display. In 2 matches in this series, he has picked up 4 wickets at an economy of 4 with the best figures of 2 for 13.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Rahmanullah Gurbaz showed more maturity in his batting and scored 44 runs in the 2nd T20I at a relatively lower strike rate of 89.79. He is a must-pick player for your fantasy teams.

X-Factor:

Ihsanullah is the breakout star for Pakistan this year. He bowls at a good pace and has picked up 3 wickets in 2 matches in this series at an economy of 5.85.

Imad Wasim reflects on Pakistan team’s performance following the second T20I in Sharjah.#AFGvPAK | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/ydtXxqynQ4

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 26, 2023

What are the fantasy suggested teams for AFG vs PAK, 3rd T20I?

1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Haris, Najibullah Zadran, Ibrahim Zadran, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Nabi, Imad Wasim (vc), Shadab Khan, Rashid Khan (c), Ihsanullah, Fazalhaq Farooqi

2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Saim Ayub, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Rashid Khan, Ihsanullah, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Naseem Shah, Fazalhaq Farooqi (vc)

Pre-Match Analysis:

Afghanistan kept Pakistan once again on the back foot with their stunning bowling in the 2nd T20I and clinched the series 2-0 with one game still to be played. It’s a morale booster series win for them as it came against a full member. Rashid Khan used his bowling resources effectively and didn’t allow Pakistan batters to take control at any stage. Their batters showed more application in the tricky run-chase and got home with a ball to spare with 7 wickets in hand. Najibullah Zadran and Mohammad Nabi’s experience was required for them at the late end of the innings. They shouldn’t get carried away from the back-to-back wins and aim for a 3-0 whitewash.

Pakistan on the other hand, was gutted by the loss in the 2nd T20I in the final over of the match as a result dropped the series. They showed significant improvement in their batting from the 1st T20I to the 2nd T20I. Late fireworks from Imad Wasim and skipper Shadab Khan took them to a competitive score of 130 runs however their bowlers missed a trick in the last 3 overs which proved to be costly for them. Abdullah Shafique is enduring a lean patch in his T20I career as he has got for no score in his last 4 innings and he will be definitely replaced in this match. Their selection strategy of benching Shan Masood and Iftikhar Ahmed for the crucial game backfired them. They will be playing for pride in order to avoid an embarrassing 3-0 loss.