AFG vs PAK, 3rd T20I | Cricket Exchange Fantasy Teams, Player Stats, Probable XIs and Pitch Report

AFG vs PAK, Cricket Exchange Fantasy Predictions: Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I (Source: Twitter/@TheRealPCB)

The series' third and final T20 international will see Afghanistan lock horns with the runners-up of the T20 World Cup 2022 Pakistan. The clash is slated to take place at the historic Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Monday, March 27, 2023, at 9.30 PM IST. Before the action begins, let us look at some of the important stats, the prime player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

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Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan have stunned Pakistan by clinching the series 2-0, with the final game set to be played on Monday. However, the finalists of the T20 WC 2022 have yet to get going against a strong-looking Afghanistan side. The Men in Green will look for a consolation victory and avoid a whitewash. On the other hand, the Afghans would like to create more history by clean sweeping Shadab Khan's side.

AFG vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Pitch Report- Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Pakistan batted first in the opening two matches and failed to cross the 135-run mark in any game. However, bowlers are getting a lot of assistance from the Sharjah strip. Afghanistan chased the targets in both games, as the captain winning the toss will be looking to bowl first.

Numbers at the ground (Overall T20I Cricket)

Total Matches: 31
Matches won batting first: 16
Matches won batting second: 14
Tied: 1

Average score batting first: 149
Average score batting second: 124

Average runs per over: 7.25
Average runs per wicket: 21.19

AFG vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Head-to-Head

Asian sides Afghanistan and Pakistan have met each other only five times in T20 internationals, with Afghanistan emerging victorious on two occasions and Pakistan on 3. Both of Afghanistan's wins have come in this series itself.

Head-to-Head (Overall)

Total Matches: 5
Afghanistan won: 2
Pakistan won: 3

AFG vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Probable Playing XIs

Afghanistan Team News

With the series in the bag, Afghanistan might give chances to players who warmed the bench in the opening two games.

Afghanistan Probable Playing XI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (c), Usman Ghani, Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Fazalhaq Farooqi.

Pakistan Team News

Shan Masood may replace Abdullah Shafique, who is terribly out of form with four consecutive T20I ducks. Mohammad Wasim Jr is also a part of the squad, as he might play the dead rubber.

Pakistan Probable Playing XI

Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris, Shan Masood, Tayyab Tahir, Azam Khan (wk), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Zaman Khan, and Ihsanullah.

AFG vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Top Five Picks

1. Imad Wasim (PAK): Imad Wasim, batting at no.5, struck an unbeaten 64 off 57 in the second T20 international. The left-handed player enjoyed a solid Pakistan Super League (PSL) campaign and is now continuing his form for the national side.
2. Mohammad Haris (PAK): Destructive opening batter Mohammad Haris played a cameo of 15 off 9 with two fours and 1 six in the second game. He is an exciting talent but scored 21 runs in the two matches. Haris will look to end the series with a big score under his belt.
3. Shadab Khan (PAK): Skipper Shadab Khan amassed 32 off 25 in the last match and looked good until he got run out. With no wickets in the series yet, all-rounder Shadab may deliver the goods in the final T20I that help his side avoid the whitewash.
4. Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG): Pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi is the leading wicket-taker in the series with four wickets in 2 innings. He has picked up two wickets in both games; he is a worthy choice for the dead rubber.
5. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG): Wicketkeeper batter and opener Rahmaullah Gurbaz smashed 44 as he set the tone for the run-chase in the second encounter. The 21-year-old will look to play another vital knock before joining Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

AFG vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Must picks for the match

Afghanistan

1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz - 60 runs in 2 innings
2. Fazalhaq Farooqi - 4 wickets in 2 innings
3. Najibullah Zadran - 40 runs in 2 innings

Pakistan

1. Imad Wasim - 82 runs and 1 wicket in 2 innings
2. Mohammad Haris - 21 runs in 2 ininngs
3. Shadab Khan - 44 runs and 0 wicket in 2 innings

AFG vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Risky Picks

Afghanistan: Usman Ghani, Karim Janat

Pakistan: Tayyab Tahir, Azam Khan

AFG vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Best Captain and Vice-captain choices

1. Imad Wasim (PAK)
2. Shadab Khan (PAK)
3. Rashid Khan (AFG)

AFG vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Team for Head-to-Head Contests

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Wicketkeeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Haris
Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Saim Ayub
All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naseem Shah

Captain: Imad Wasim
Vice-captain: Shadab Khan

AFG: 6 Players, PAK: 5 Players

AFG vs PAK, 3rd T20I: Team for Winner Takes All Contests

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Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Haris
Batters: Najibullah Zadran, Saim Ayub, Tayyab Taahir
All-rounders: Imad Wasim, Mohammad Nawaz
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ihsanullah

Captain: Mohammad Haris
Vice-captain: Najibullah Zadran

AFG: 5 Players, PAK: 6 Players