Match 22: Pakistan VS Afghanistan
Date: October 23, 2023
Stadium: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India
The 22nd match of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 is set to take place between Afghanistan (AFG) and Pakistan (PAK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday, October 23. Both teams will be eager to bounce back after suffering defeats in their previous matches.
Pakistan faced Australia in their last game, and despite their lackluster performance throughout the tournament, the Australian team managed to defend a huge target and defeat Pakistan. On the other hand, Afghanistan went up against New Zealand in their previous game and also ended up losing. It will be interesting to see how both teams strategize and attempt to regain their winning form.
PAK VS AFG ICC World Cup 2023 Match 22Probable XIs:
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
AI (Chatgpt) Prediction: Pakistan to WIN
Pakistan is the favorite to win the match against the Afghanistan.
Pakistan had a good start to the tournament, winning their first two matches. However, they have lost their last two matches, against India and Australia. Afghanistan, on the other hand, have had a mixed tournament so far. They have won two matches and lost two matches.
Pakistan will be looking to get back to winning ways in this match. They will be relying on their batting lineup to score a big total. Afghanistan will need their bowlers to step up and take wickets early in the innings.
Overall, Pakistan is the favorites to win this match. However, Afghanistan has the potential to upset them if they play their best game.
CWC 2023: PAK VS AFG: Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is renowned for its consistently slow-paced surface. This provides an advantageous setting for spinners to showcase their skills to the fullest. Opting to bowl first and chase the target could be a strategic and practical decision for teams playing on this pitch.
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