Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 1st T20I Live Score: Pakistan Win Toss, Opt To Bat Against Afghanistan In Sharjah

24.03.2023 - 18:43 sports.ndtv.com

AFG vs PAK, 1st T20I Live Updates: Pakistan and Afghanistan square off in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium.

With big stars like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan rested, designated captain Shadab Khan vowed his new-look side will put up a good fight against a formidable Afghanistan.

Pakistan have drafted in top performers from the Pakistan Super League. Batters Saim Ayub and Tayyab Tahir, and fast bowlers Ihsanullah and Zaman Khan are all set to make their debuts, while the likes of Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Azam Khan and Abdullah Shafique have earned recalls. (LIVE SCORECARD) The first-ever T20 international series between the two Asian sides Afghanistan and Pakistan promises a lot for the spectators.

The first T20 will be hosted by Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. Shadab Khan will be leading Pakistan in this series with several marquee figures like Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, and Haris Rauf being rested.

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