Afghanistan vs Pakistan - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2021
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Based on 8 H2H matches (2021–2025)
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Babar Azam
PAK
Runs (20+)
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PAK
Fours (2+)
Shadab Khan
PAK
Wickets (1+)
Fakhar Zaman
PAK
Catches (1+)
Babar Azam
PAK
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Shaheen Afridi
PAK
Wickets (1+)
Shadab Khan
PAK
Catches (1+)
Gulbadin Naib
AFG
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Top Performers in H2H
From 8 H2H matches
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Feb 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| GG vs ADKR 28 Dec 2025 | 179/1 (20) | 147/9 (20) | 326 |
| DC vs ADKR 01 Jan 2026 | 158/7 (20) | 108/10 (16.2) | 266 |
| DV vs MIE 04 Jan 2026 | 182/4 (20) | 136/10 (18.3) | 318 |
| UAE vs IRE 29 Jan 2026 | 178/6 (20) | 121/10 (19.5) | 299 |
| UAE vs IRE 31 Jan 2026 | 170/7 (20) | 140/8 (20) | 310 |
AFG at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Ibrahim Zadran
79 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Fazalhaq Farooqi
3 wkts
PAK at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Babar Azam
431 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Shadab Khan
18 wkts
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Afghanistan
Playing XI in this match
Pakistan
Playing XI in this match
Afghanistan · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazratullah Zazai | c Haris Rauf b Imad Wasim | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Shahzad (wk) | c Babar Azam b Shaheen Afridi | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | c Babar Azam b Hasan Ali | 10 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 142.86 |
| Asghar Afghan | c Haris Rauf b Haris Rauf | 10 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 142.86 |
| Karim Janat | c Fakhar Zaman b Imad Wasim | 15 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 88.24 |
| Najibullah Zadran | c Mohammad Rizwan b Shadab Khan | 22 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 104.76 |
| Mohammad Nabi (c) | not out | 35* | 32 | 5 | 0 | 109.38 |
| Gulbadin Naib | not out | 35* | 25 | 4 | 1 | 140 |
Pakistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 | 3 | 1 |
| Imad Wasim | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Haris Rauf | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Hasan Ali | 4 | 1 | 38 | 1 | 9.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Shadab Khan | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
Pakistan · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan (wk) | c Naveen ul Haq b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
| Babar Azam (c) | b Rashid Khan | 51 | 47 | 4 | 0 | 108.51 |
| Fakhar Zaman | lbw b Mohammad Nabi | 30 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 120 |
| Mohammad Hafeez | c Gulbadin Naib b Rashid Khan | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Shoaib Malik | c Mohammad Shahzad b Naveen ul Haq | 19 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 126.67 |
| Asif Ali | not out | 25* | 7 | 0 | 4 | 357.14 |
| Shadab Khan | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi (c) | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Naveen ul Haq | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 7.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Karim Janat | 4 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 | 2 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Asif Ali
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Imad Wasim
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Gulbadin Naib
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Babar Azam
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Shaheen Afridi
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Fakhar Zaman
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Shadab Khan
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Shoaib Malik
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Najibullah Zadran
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Naveen ul Haq
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Hasan Ali
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Karim Janat
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Haris Rauf
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Asghar Afghan
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Mohammad Hafeez
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Mohammad Shahzad
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Mohammad Rizwan
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Hazratullah Zazai
AFG
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Afghanistan vs Pakistan: who played
Pakistan won by 5 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) in T20 World Cup 2021 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 29 October 2021. Babar Azam top-scored with 51 off 47 balls and Imad Wasim took 2/25.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Afghanistan vs Pakistan?
Afghanistan XI: Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Asghar Afghan, Karim Janat, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (c), Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Naveen ul Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Pakistan XI: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi.
Who won Afghanistan vs Pakistan?
Pakistan won by 5 wickets (with 6 balls remaining).
When and where was Afghanistan vs Pakistan played?
Afghanistan vs Pakistan was played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Friday 29 October 2021, in T20 World Cup 2021.
What were the final scores in Afghanistan vs Pakistan?
Afghanistan scored 147/6 in 20 overs. Pakistan scored 148/5 in 19 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Afghanistan vs Pakistan?
Mujeeb Ur Rahman was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Afghanistan vs Pakistan?
Babar Azam top-scored with 51 off 47 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Afghanistan vs Pakistan?
Imad Wasim took 2/25 in 4 overs.