Asia Cup, Super 4 Match 4: Pakistan vs Afghanistan – Cricket Match Prediction, Fantasy 11 Tips & Probable 11

Pakistan will clash against Afghanistan in the 4th match of the Super 4 stage in Asia Cup 2022.

PAK vs AFG: Match Details

• Date – Wednesday, September 07, 2022
• Time – 07:30 PM IST
• Venue – Dubai International Cricket Stadium

PAK vs AFG Match Preview:

Pakistan started their Super 4 journey in Asia Cup 2022 with a win against India by 5 wickets, pushing their NRR to +0.126 in the points table. A win against Afghanistan would be highly beneficial for the Pakistan team in reaching the finals of the Asia Cup. Mohammad Rizwan is currently the top scorer in the ongoing Asia Cup with 192 runs to his name in 3 matches, averaging 96 while striking at 128.00. Babar Azam's form has been a concern for the team but the promotion of Mohammad Nawaz at #4 proved game-changing and the batting order looks stable with the likes of Fakhar Zaman, Khushdil Shah & Iftikhar Ahmed. 

In the bowling department, Mohammad Nawaz has been the top wicket-taker with 7 wickets while vice-captain Shadab Khan has registered 6 wickets to his name in the tournament. Naseem Shah, a young revelation in Pakistan pace bowling, has picked up 5 wickets in the tournament. 

Afghanistan on the other hand started their Super 4 stage with a loss against Sri Lanka after remaining unbeaten in the group stage. In this scenario, Afghanistan would have to win this match or their qualification chances for the finals would be all but finished. Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been the top scorer for the Afghanistan team in Asia Cup 2022 with 135 runs to his name in 3 matches, averaging 45.00 while striking at a magnificent 166.67. Ibrahim Zadran and Hazratullah Zazai are also in the top 10 run-getters and the Afghan team would be eager to win against Pakistan. 

Spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman has been the top wicket-taker in the tournament with 7 wickets to his name. Master Spinner Rashid Khan has picked up 4 wickets while captain Mohammad Nabi has registered three wickets to his name. 

Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's Cricket Match? PAK vs AFG

Having won their first match in Super 4 against India, Pakistan will start as favourites to win this match against Afghanistan. 

PAK vs AFG Head-to-Head:

• Total – 02
• Pakistan – 02
• Afghanistan – 00
• Tied – 00
• No Result – 00

PAK vs AFG Team News:

Pakistan – Mohammad Rizwan was admitted to the hospital after sustaining a minor injury against India, and is expected to play the match against Afghanistan. 

PAK vs AFG Probable Playing XI:

• Pakistan – Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Asif Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain
• Afghanistan – Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (c), Rashid Khan, Karim Janat, Samiullah Shinwari, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Also Read: Asia Cup 2022 Scorecard

PAK vs AFG Fantasy XI:

• Wicket-keeper – Mohammad Rizwan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
• Batters – Ibrahim Zadran, Fakhar Zaman, Khushdil Shah
• All-rounders – Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nabi
• Bowlers – Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naseem Shah, Rashid Khan