Pakistan (PAK) and Afghanistan (AFG) will lock horns one final time in the third T20I match scheduled to be played on Monday, March 27 at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Ground. Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan have etched their names in history as they clinched the series with an unassailable 2-0 lead, following a win in the second T20I.
After the utter capitulation in the first two fixtures, the Men in Green will need to up the ante as they fight for their pride in the final outing in Sharjah. Shadab Khan’s Pakistan have registered back-to-back low scores with the pitch conditions playing a major role in the matches.
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However, the side boasts a strong batting unit and will need them to fire in tandem in the third T20I match. Moreover, Pakistan will look to avoid another humiliation whereas Afghanistan will aim to register a series whitewash in the final game.
AFG vs PAK Match Details:
Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I, Afghanistan vs Pakistan 2023
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Ground, Sharjah
Date & Time: March 27, 09:30 PM IST
Streaming Details: FanCode
AFG vs PAK Pitch Report:
The surface at Sharjah Cricket Ground often favours the spinners. Considering the last two fixtures, the the upcoming affair might also be low-scoring. The skipper winning the toss will look to take advantage of the slower wicket and may elect to bowl first, as dew can play a role in the second half of the match.
AFG vs PAK Probable Playing XIs
Afghanistan (AFG):
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Usman Ghani, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq
Pakistan (PAK):
Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris, Abdullah Shafique, Tayyab Tahir, Azam Khan (wk), Shadab Khan (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Zaman Khan, Ihsanullah
AFG vs PAK Probable Best Performers
Probable best batter
Imad Wasim:
The southpaw performed exceedingly well in the recently concluded Pakistan Super League (PSL) and continued to purple patch in the second T20I (64* off 57 balls) against Afghanistan. Coming down the middle-order, Imad has proven to be a vital cog and has delivered on most occasions. It won’t be surprise if the batter takes the rival unit by storm in the upcoming clash.
Probable best bowler
Fazalhaq Farooqi:
The 22-year-old left-arm pacer has been in tremendous form for the Afghan side. With four wickets across the two T20Is, he is currently the leading wicket-taker in the series. Furthermore, he has been able to get the early breakthroughs which has aggravated Pakistan’s sufferings in both the games. He will look to play a similar role in the final contest and help his side complete a series sweep.