Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Cricket World Cup: Match Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction, Weather Report, Pitch Report, Fantasy Tips

Pakistan will be up against Afghanistan in Match 22 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on October 23 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India. The match is scheduled to begin at 02:00 PM IST. Pakistan made a winning start to their campaign with back-to-back victories over the Netherlands and Sri Lanka. However, they have stumbled in the last two matches with defeats against arch-rivals India and Australia. A win over Afghanistan will put the Babar Azam-led team's campaign back on track.

Afghanistan, meanwhile, have only one solitary win to talk about from four matches. However, their only win came against the reigning champions England. Afghanistan, loaded with match-winners like Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, possess an ability to give a scare to any top teams in the competition.

Pakistan are placed fifth in the league table with four points from four matches. A win over their neighbours on Monday, will take them into the top four and put them in contention for the knockouts.

Afghanistan, on the other hand, are languishing at the bottom of the league table with two points, following their three defeats in four matches.

Match: Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Match 22

Date: 23nd October 2023

Time: 02:00 PM IST

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

PAK vs AFG pitch report

The average score in the first innings in the last 10 matches at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is 264. Batting first is recommended at the venue, with the team batting first winning 60 per cent of the matches.

In the recent, New Zealand vs Afghanistan match, the Kiwis, after being put into bat, scored 288/6. In reply, Afghanistan were bowled out for 139.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for spinners as the pitch provides a