Match 24 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 will see Afghanistan taking on Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday, October 29. Pakistan is leading in the Group 2 points table, with Afghanistan in second.
The Babar Azam-led team is on a winning streak, having won both their matches so far in the tournament. They defeated New Zealand comfortably by five wickets in their last game. Bowling, first they restricted the Kiwis to 134 runs and chased down the target in 18.4 overs. Their team looks balanced, with in-form players making the best of their form.
AfghanAtalan concluded practice sessions for their next match against Pakistan and are fully prepared to meet the opposition. pic.twitter.com/oRwdb7l3Bf
— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) October 28, 2021
On the other hand, Afghanistan too is coming on the back of a victory. Hazratullah Zazai and Najibullah Zadran led Afghanistan’s batting, setting a target of 190. Spin Twins, Mujeeb ur Rahman and Rashid Khan spun a web around the Scotland batters, bowling them out for 60 runs. Rashid took 4/9 while, Mujeeb was awarded the Player of the Match for his 5/20.
Match Details
Afghanistan vs Pakistan, Match 24, Super 12 Group 2
Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
Date & Time: October 29th, at 7:30 PM IST
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Dubai International Stadium has been good for batting. However, the seamers are getting the ball to zip early in the innings. With dew playing a big role so far, the team that wins the toss is likely to bowl first.
Afghanistan vs Pakistan – Predicted Playing XI
Afghanistan: Mohammad Nabi (C), Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Shahzad, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Asghar Afghan, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Karim Janat, Naveen ul Haq, Mujeeb ur Rahman
Pakistan: Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
Afghanistan vs Pakistan – Fantasy Team Suggestions
Fantasy Team 1: Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam (VC), Fakhar Zaman, Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Nabi, Shadab Khan, Rashid Khan (C), Hasan Ali, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
Fantasy Team 2: Mohammad Rizwan , Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah-Zadran, Babar Azam (C), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nabi, Imad Wasim, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman (VC), Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
