The ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 is all set for Match 22 between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which will take place on Monday, October 23 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Pakistan is led by Babar Azam, while Afghanistan is captained by Hashmatullah Shahidi.
As of now, 7 ODI matches have been played between Pakistan and Afghanistan, in which Pakistan has won 7 matches while Afghanistan has won 0 matches. The Pakistan team is currently ranked second, while the Afghanistan team is ranked ninth in the ICC ODI rankings.
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Here are top five players to watch out during Pakistan vs Afghanistan, 22nd Match ICC ODI World Cup 2023:
1) Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz has displayed flashes of brilliance in the ongoing World Cup, although consistency has eluded him. The Afghanistan opener impressed with a 47 in the first match against Bangladesh but faltered with 21 against India. His standout performance came against England, where he blitzed 80 in quick time, leaving the defending champions astonished.
2) Shaheen Afridi
Shaheen Afridi’s World Cup journey has been a roller coaster, but his contributions with the ball cannot be underestimated. With nine wickets in four matches, including a remarkable five-wicket haul against Australia, he’s proven his worth.
3) Rashid Khan
Star leg-spinner Rashid Khan’s standout performance came during Afghanistan’s historic victory over England, where he claimed an impressive 3/37. His crafty spin perplexed England’s batsmen, rendering them helpless.
4) Haris Rauf
Pakistan’s pacer Haris Rauf is enduring a challenging World Cup, with both wickets and runs conceded. Despite picking up wickets, his economy rate has been a concern, as seen in the previous match against Australia when he faced a fierce onslaught.
5) Azmatullah Omarzai
Azmatullah Omarzai has been a shining light for Afghanistan’s batting. His impressive form at the crease is evident, particularly when he rescued Afghanistan with a fluent 62 against India after a top-order collapse. While he’s looked promising in his recent outings, he’ll aim to convert those starts into substantial scores.