ICC World Cup 2023: Pakistan vs. Afghanistan – Match Preview, Odds and Predictions

ICC World Cup 2023: Pakistan vs. Afghanistan – Match Preview, Odds, and Predictions on Betadda

 

Pakistan is the clear favourite to win the upcoming 22nd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, scheduled to take place between Pakistan and Afghanistan on October 23, 2023, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai, from 2:00 PM onwards.

Pakistan has an impressive track record against Afghanistan in one-day internationals, having won all of the six matches the two countries have played against each other. Although Afghanistan has shown great improvement and potential in recent years, they will face an uphill struggle versus Pakistan, who are the stronger side to have an upper hand in this match.

Pitch Report – The track is usually arid and offers traction for spin bowlers. As the game advances, it tends to decelerate somewhat, posing a challenge for batsmen attempting aggressive strokes during the latter part of the match.

Players Face-Off – Imam Ul Haq from Pakistan and Rashid of Afghanistan are ready to battle it out in what looks to be a highly entertaining encounter. Imam has demonstrated his prowess with the bat by racking up 2976 runs from his 66 matches in the ODI format. Rashid, meanwhile, is no stranger to success, having taken 172 wickets in just 94 matches so far.

Pakistan vs Afghanistan Head-To-Head

Matches played: 7

Pakistan won: 7   Afghanistan won: 0

Last result: Pak won by 1 wicket

Betadda’s Predictions

Pak: 1.3,  Afg: 3.6

Who will win the Toss: Pakistan

Avg 1st Innings total: 224

Avg 2nd Innings total: 205

Best Batter:

Pak: Babar Azam, Afg: Hashmatullah Shahidi

Best Bowler:

Pak: Shaheen Afridi,  Afg: Naveen-ul-Haq

Key Player of the Match:

Pak: Shahdab Khan,  Afg: Rashid Khan