Afghanistan and Pakistan will face off in the second game of the three-game ODI series. The Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota will host this competition on Thursday 24th August.
Afghanistan will seek a straight win in the 2nd ODI after being beaten in the first game. The game will be played at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota on August 24th.
Babar Azam's Pakistan dominated Afghanistan in the first game, although they looked to improve their punching power. The Men in Green won the match by 142 runs to take a 1-0 lead of the series.
Their batters tried to deceive as Pakistan was knocked out of the bowling with 210 points in 47.1 overs. Imam-ul-Haq was her top runs scorer with 61 balls from 94 including two boundary balls. Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan hit 30 and 39 runs respectively to lead Pakistan past 200 runs.
Then Haris Rauf tore through the Afghan batting side with a five-wicket move. Shaheen Shah Afridi also picked up two wickets as Pakistan beat Afghanistan in just 59 runs in 19.2 overs.
Match Preview
Afghanistan (AFG) will play against Pakistan (PAK) in the second ODI match of Afghanistan Tour of Sri Lanka on August 24th at Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota. After a game, Afghanistan wants to forget as soon as possible. I would aim for a comeback and turn things around in the upcoming game.
These teams fought each other in their last match at the same venue, with Pakistan winning the throw and opting for the bat. Pakistan didn't get the start they had hoped for, losing Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam within just two overs of the match. However, some good partnerships followed, giving Pakistan a small comeback. However, after the sacking of Imam, another collapse stood in the way and Pakistan managed to score just 201 points before being eliminated. "Spin to Win" seemed to have worked wonders for Afghanistan.
However, what happened in the second inning wasn't something anyone expected. Aside from Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Azmatullah Omarzai, no other batsman came close to reaching double figures. The batters came and went from the circle so quickly that the coming batters didn't even have enough time to put on their pads. Afghanistan were soon knocked out with just 59 runs, which is the lowest total against Pakistan in ODIs, and Haris Rauf was the main destroyer in that chase.
Pitch Report
The Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium offers a pitch that will benefit both batters and bowlers. Pacers in particular can enjoy an early swing and throw their ball forward to try their luck. Batters can rely on the bounce of the field and play their shots freely. Teams that win the toss decide to bowl, with the average score in the first inning being 214.
Weather Report
There is a 40 to 50 percent chance of rain for the entire duration of the game. The temperatures are around 32 degrees Celsius. Humidity will be in the high 90's.
Toss Prediction
Both teams will aim to win the toss, bowl first and limit the opposing team to under 200 runs.
Match Prediction
Pakistan goes into the game as favorites solely due to their strong bowling attack. Afghanistan also has decent attacking power, but their batsmen need to improve tremendously.
Prediction: Pakistan will win the game.
Venue Details
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota is going to host the 2nd ODI of the series between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Head to Head
Pakistan has trumped Afghanistan in each of the 5 ODIs played between the two nations.
Betting Tips
Pakistan made mistakes in the first game but his bowling saved them. We assume that they will be better with the racquet in this game and put even more pressure on Afghanistan. They have a balanced team and the melee attack seems particularly strong. Afghanistan is stronger than the odds suggest, but it may have already lost its best chance to cause a stir.
Rashid Khan had a good game in the first ODI, conceding two wickets for 42 runs. Rashid Khan's 10 overs will be crucial for the team
Rahmanullah Gurbaz needs to score runs for Afghanistan. In terms of quality, he's the best Afghanistan has. Gurbaz is an Afghan hitter capable of countering the deadly Pakistani trio.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman bowled brilliantly in the first ODI, bagging three wickets for 33 runs. Mujeeb will have another good show eyed in the second ODI.
Pakistan Key Players
Babar Azam was sent off for a duck in the previous game and the Pakistan captain is keen to get back on the runs.
Imam Ul Haq showed courage and determination in the ODI, scoring 61 points to put Pakistan in a respectable overall score. The batsman will try to use the momentum and play another great game.
Shaheen Afridi set the tone for Pakistan to defend a low score by sending off Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah on back-to-back balls. Shaheen has been in great form and will continue to be a major threat in the 2nd ODI.
Haris
Rauf was simply sensational in the final game, decimating the Afghan batting side by scalping five wickets. He was also named Player of the Game.
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