With the Asia Cup and the 50-over World Cup on the horizon, Afghanistan and Pakistan are gearing up for a crucial clash in a three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka, aiming to fine-tune their strategies. The action begins at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota on Tuesday, August 22.
Despite the challenges, Afghanistan pulled off an impressive victory on Bangladesh’s home turf recently, clinching a 2-1 win in a three-match ODI series. Notably, in the second ODI, the opening duo of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran crafted a groundbreaking partnership, amassing an astonishing 256 runs.
Having opted out of the Hundred to prioritize rest and recovery due to an impending demanding international schedule, Rashid Khan is now fully recovered and eager to make an impact. He’s the player to keep an eye on in the upcoming match against Pakistan.
Pakistan has maintained a strong presence in international cricket, yet their success in the Asia Cup has been limited, with only two victories. In contrast, India and Sri Lanka have secured the title seven and six times, respectively.
Babar Azam aims to rally his team for a strong performance against Afghanistan, setting the stage for their journey in the highly anticipated Asia Cup, which kicks off on August 30.
During the earlier part of this year, Pakistan played host to New Zealand and emerged victorious in a convincing 4-1 triumph in the five-match ODI series. Fakhar Zaman notably stood out, amassing an impressive total of 363 runs across the five matches, boasting a remarkable average of 90.75.
Pakistan’s formidable pace trio-comprising Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rau eagerly anticipates posing a formidable challenge to the Afghan batsmen, aiming to make their presence felt on the field. So there is a lots of reasons to watch Afghanistan vs Pakistan ODI series.
When and where will Afghanistan vs Pakistan ODI be played?
The ODI series between Afghanistan and Pakistan will be played in Sri Lanka. The first two matches will be played in Hambantota while the 3rd match will be played in Colombo. The matches will be played on the 22nd, 24th and 26th August.
How to watch Afghanistan vs Pakistan ODI series on TV Live Telecast in India and Pakistan?
For those who wants to tune in to this exciting battle between the two Asian teams before the Asia’s biggest cricket event, people from India can watch the matches live on their TV screen through the Eurosport channel. As for people in Pakistan, they can watch the match live on their T.V through PTV Sports and A Sports.
How to watch Afghanistan vs Pakistan ODI series Live Streaming?
For many of the fans who can’t tune in to their TV screen due many reasons, they can watch the match through the comfort of their digital device such as mobile phone or laptop through the Fancode app. However, you will have to pay a small fee to watch the matches on Fancode.
