Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 1st ODI, Live Score: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman Depart As Pakistan Go 2 Down Early vs Afghanistan

22.08.2023 - 10:01 sports.ndtv.com

AFG vs PAK, 1st ODI Live: Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and opted to bat against Afghanistan in the first ODI in Hambantota.

Mohammad Nawaz misses out for Pakistan as Usama Mir gets the nod ahead in the playing XI. For Afghanistan, Noor Ahmad returns to the side.

This is the first bilateral series between the two teams and comes as preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup and World Cup tournaments.

The remaining two matches are in Colombo on Thursday and Saturday. (Live Scorecard) Four! Goes full, sliding down leg. Imam-ul-Haq tucks it to deep square leg for another single.

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