Pakistan vs Afghanistan - Players & Playing XI · Asia Cup 2022
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Based on 8 H2H matches (2021–2025)
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Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
Fours (2+)
Naseem Shah
PAK
Wickets (1+)
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
Runs (20+)
Shadab Khan
PAK
Wickets (1+)
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
Sixes (1+)
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
Catches (1+)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
Catches (1+)
Babar Azam
PAK
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 8 H2H matches
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW vs DV 26 Dec 2025 | 140/7 (20) | 144/5 (19.3) | 284 |
| MIE vs ADKR 02 Jan 2026 | 120/8 (20) | 121/3 (16.1) | 241 |
| AFG vs WI 19 Jan 2026 | 181/3 (20) | 143/9 (20) | 324 |
| AFG vs WI 21 Jan 2026 | 189/4 (20) | 150/10 (18.5) | 339 |
| AFG vs WI 22 Jan 2026 | 151/7 (20) | 136/8 (20) | 287 |
PAK at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Fakhar Zaman
232 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mohammad Nawaz
14 wkts
AFG at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Ibrahim Zadran
732 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Rashid Khan
41 wkts
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Playing XI in this match
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Playing XI in this match
Afghanistan · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazratullah Zazai | b Mohammad Hasnain | 21 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 123.53 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | b Haris Rauf | 17 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 154.55 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | c Mohammad Rizwan b Haris Rauf | 35 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 94.59 |
| Karim Janat | c Fakhar Zaman b Mohammad Nawaz | 15 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 78.95 |
| Najibullah Zadran | c Fakhar Zaman b Shadab Khan | 10 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 90.91 |
| Mohammad Nabi (c) | b Naseem Shah | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | not out | 10* | 10 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Rashid Khan | not out | 18* | 15 | 2 | 1 | 120 |
Pakistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naseem Shah | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Hasnain | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Haris Rauf | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Shadab Khan | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
Pakistan · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan (wk) | lbw b Rashid Khan | 20 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 76.92 |
| Babar Azam (c) | lbw b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fakhar Zaman | run out (Najibullah Zadran) | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | c Ibrahim Zadran b Fareed Ahmad | 30 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 90.91 |
| Shadab Khan | c Azmatullah Omarzai b Rashid Khan | 36 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 138.46 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | lbw b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
| Asif Ali | c Karim Janat b Fareed Ahmad | 16 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 200 |
| Khushdil Shah | b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Haris Rauf | b Fareed Ahmad | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Naseem Shah | not out | 14* | 4 | 0 | 2 | 350 |
| Mohammad Hasnain | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 3.2 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 9.69 | 0 | 0 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fareed Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 7.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi (c) | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 7.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 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 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
93.6 |
| 2 |
Shadab Khan
PAK
|
89.5 |
| 3 |
Naseem Shah
PAK
|
87.4 |
| 4 |
Haris Rauf
PAK
|
59.9 |
| 5 |
Fareed Ahmad
AFG
|
55.5 |
| 6 |
Asif Ali
PAK
|
42.9 |
| 7 |
Mohammad Nawaz
PAK
|
39.7 |
| 8 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
39.1 |
| 9 |
Fazalhaq Farooqi
AFG
|
38.1 |
| 10 |
Hazratullah Zazai
AFG
|
37.1 |
| 11 |
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
|
36.5 |
| 12 |
Iftikhar Ahmed
PAK
|
30.2 |
| 13 |
Mohammad Hasnain
PAK
|
27.0 |
| 14 |
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
AFG
|
23.9 |
| 15 |
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
|
22.2 |
| 16 |
Mohammad Rizwan
PAK
|
18.8 |
| 17 |
Karim Janat
AFG
|
16.8 |
| 18 |
Najibullah Zadran
AFG
|
15.9 |
| 19 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
8.5 |
| 20 |
Fakhar Zaman
PAK
|
6.3 |
| 21 |
Khushdil Shah
PAK
|
0.7 |
| 22 |
Babar Azam
PAK
|
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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Pakistan vs Afghanistan: who played
Pakistan won by 1 wicket (with 4 balls remaining) in Asia Cup 2022 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 7 September 2022. Shadab Khan top-scored with 36 off 26 balls and Fazalhaq Farooqi took 3/31.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Pakistan vs Afghanistan?
Pakistan XI: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Asif Ali, Khushdil Shah, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain. Afghanistan XI: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Karim Janat, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Who won Pakistan vs Afghanistan?
Pakistan won by 1 wicket (with 4 balls remaining).
When and where was Pakistan vs Afghanistan played?
Pakistan vs Afghanistan was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Wednesday 7 September 2022, in Asia Cup 2022.
What were the final scores in Pakistan vs Afghanistan?
Pakistan scored 131/9 in 19.2 overs. Afghanistan scored 129/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Pakistan vs Afghanistan?
Rashid Khan was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 94/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was named Player of the Match in Pakistan vs Afghanistan?
Shadab Khan was named Player of the Match.
Who was the top run-scorer in Pakistan vs Afghanistan?
Shadab Khan top-scored with 36 off 26 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Pakistan vs Afghanistan?
Fazalhaq Farooqi took 3/31 in 3.2 overs.