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Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Super 4: Preview, live streaming and predicted 11

Asia cup, Super 4: Pakistan will play against Afghanistan to ensure their berth in the final. Read this detailed analysis of the playing 11, team records, pitch and weather report

Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan
Rizwan replaced Babar as the number 1 T20I batter. Source: ICC
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4 min read Last Updated : Sep 07 2022 | 6:18 PM IST
Afghanistan will be facing a strong Pakistan team in the fourth match of Super 4, Asia Cup at Sharjah International Cricket Stadium. Pakistan and Sri Lanka are currently the favourites to win the trophy, while India and Afghanistan would rely on Pakistan's performance in the next two matches.

Also read | Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Super 4: What India can gain from this match?

Today's match would be a virtual semi-final for Pakistan. If they win today, India and Afghanistan will be eliminated from the Asia Cup 2022. On the other hand, their defeat would give hope to India and Afghanistan Cricket fans.

Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Super 4: Pitch and weather report

Three matches have been played in Sharjah Cricket stadium in this Asia cup 2022. The pitches have been flat and enjoyable for batters in the second inning. In the first match of Super 4, Sri Lanka chased down 176 runs against Afghanistan here. 

The weather conditions for Pakistan vs Afghanistan game will be moderately warm as the temperature is expected to hover around 32-degree celsius. Humidity will be 50 percent, which means the dew factor will play a crucial role in the second innings.

Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Super 4: Pakistan Playing XI

Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah

Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Super 4: Afghanistan Playing XI

Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Samiullah Shinwari, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Also read | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022: Schedule, groups, teams, time and venue


Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Super 4: Head to Head in T20Is

Afghanistan and Pakistan have faced each other two times in T20 Internationals, and Pakistan remains unbeaten. 

Date Venue  Result
8/12/2013 Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pakistan won by 6 wickets
9/10/2021 Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pakistan won by 5 wickets


Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Super 4: When and where to watch the live streaming?

You can enjoy the live telecast of the match on Star Sports Network  on TV as they are the official broadcasters of Asia Cup 2022 in India. Apart from Television channels, you can live stream the game on the Disney+Hotstar app on your phone or Android TV.
Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Super 4: Last 10 T20 Internationals of Pakistan

Date Opponent Venue Result
19/11/2021 Bangladesh Shere Bangla National Stadium Pakistan won by 4 wickets
20/11/2021 Bangladesh Shere Bangla National Stadium Pakistan won by 8 wickets
22/11/2021 Bangladesh Shere Bangla National Stadium Pakistan won by 5 wickets
13/12/2021 West Indies National Stadium (Karachi) Pakistan won by 63 runs
14/12/2021 West Indies National Stadium (Karachi) Pakistan won by 9 runs
16/12/2021 West Indies National Stadium (Karachi) Pakistan won by 7 wickets
5/4/2022 Australia Gaddafi Stadium Australia won by 3 wickets
28/08/2022 India Dubai International Cricket Stadium India won by 5 wickets
2/9/2022 Hong Kong Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pakistan won by 155 runs
4/9/2022 India Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pakistan won by 5 wickets
 
 
Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Super 4: Last 10 T20 Internationals of Afghanistan
 
Date Opponent Venue Result
12/6/2022 Zimbabwe Harare Sports Club Afghanistan won by 21 runs
14/06/2022 Zimbabwe Harare Sports Club Afghanistan won by 35 runs
9/8/2022 Ireland Civil Service Cricket Club Ireland won by 7 wickets
11/8/2022 Ireland Civil Service Cricket Club Ireland won by 5 wickets
12/8/2022 Ireland Civil Service Cricket Club Afghanistan won by 22 runs
15/08/2022 Ireland Civil Service Cricket Club Afghanistan won by 27 runs
17/08/2022 Ireland Civil Service Cricket Club Ireland won by 7 wickets
27/08/2022 Sri Lanka Dubai International Cricket Stadium Afghanistan won by 8 wickets
30/08/2022 Bangladesh Sharjah Cricket Stadium Afghanistan won by 7 wickets
3/9/2022 Sri Lanka Sharjah Cricket Stadium Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets

 
(Written by Zuhair Zaidi)

Topics :India cricket teamSri Lanka cricket teamPakistan cricket teamAsia CupBabar AzamPakistan Afghanistan cricket teamMohammad NabiAsia Cup Twenty20 AfghanistanT20 internationals