The Pakistan Cricket Team is currently in Sri Lanka for a 3 match ODI series against Afghanistan which will serve as a preparatory one for the World Cup 2023. The series begins on 22nd August 2023 and concludes on 26th August. Right after the series, both teams will participate in Asia Cup 2023. Following are the details of Pakistan vs Afghanistan Schedule for the ODI series.
Pakistan vs Afghanistan Schedule ODI 2023
The 3 match ODI series kicks-off in Hambantota from 22nd August and ends in Colombo on 26th August 2023. This is the first time, that the two nations will clash in a bilateral ODI series. Previously, they have played in World Cup, Asia Cup (twice) and single match clash in 2011/12.
Pakistan vs Afghanistan ODI Series Fixtures 2023
Match No. | Date | Day | Venue | Time (PST) | Time (GMT) |
1 | 22nd August, 2023 | Tuesday | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota | 2:30 PM | 9:30 AM |
2 | 24th August, 2023 | Thursday | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 2:30 PM | 9:30 AM |
3 | 26th August, 2023 | Saturday | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 2:30 PM | 9:30 AM |
Pakistan vs Afghanistan ODI Series Squads
Pakistan ODI Squad vs Afghanistan 2023
Pakistan announced a strong looking 18 Men Squad and this is probably the preliminary pool of players who will feature for Pakistan in World Cup 2023 as well. The squad is a strong one, led by Babar Azam, Pakistan have 5 spinners in their squad as they look to conquer the Sri Lankan conditions.
Babar Azam (C), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Tayyab Tahir, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi.
Afghanistan ODI Squad vs Pakistan 2023
Afghanistan also announced a full strength squad. The ODI squad of Afghanistan saw the return of Noor Ahmad. Afghanistan have the experienced spin trio of Mujeeb, Rashid and Nabi in their squad as well.
Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Mohammad Saleem Safi and Wafadar Momand.