Afghanistan vs Pakistan - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2023
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Based on 8 H2H matches (2021–2025)
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AFG
Rating: 220
PAK
Rating: 240
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
Sixes (1+)
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
Runs (20+)
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
Sixes (1+)
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
Sixes (1+)
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
Wickets (1+)
Shaheen Afridi
PAK
Wickets (1+)
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
Catches (1+)
Mohammad Haris
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 |
AFG at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Ibrahim Zadran
732 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Rashid Khan
41 wkts
PAK at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Fakhar Zaman
232 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mohammad Nawaz
14 wkts
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Afghanistan
Playing XI in this match
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Pakistan · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saim Ayub | c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdullah Shafique | lbw b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tayyab Tahir | c Azmatullah Omarzai b Karim Janat | 13 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 56.52 |
| Mohammad Haris | c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Naveen ul Haq | 15 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 166.67 |
| Imad Wasim | not out | 64* | 57 | 3 | 2 | 112.28 |
| Azam Khan (wk) | lbw b Rashid Khan | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Shadab Khan (c) | run out (Usman Ghani) | 32 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 128 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 4.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 11.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Naveen ul Haq | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan (c) | 4 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Karim Janat | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 4.33 | 0 | 0 |
Afghanistan · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | run out (Naseem Shah) | 44 | 49 | 2 | 1 | 89.8 |
| Usman Ghani | b Zaman Khan | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | c Azam Khan b Ihsanullah Khan | 38 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 95 |
| Najibullah Zadran | not out | 23* | 12 | 2 | 1 | 191.67 |
| Mohammad Nabi | not out | 14* | 9 | 0 | 1 | 155.56 |
Pakistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naseem Shah | 4 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 9.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaman Khan | 3.5 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 6.29 | 0 | 0 |
| Ihsanullah Khan | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Shadab Khan (c) | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Imad Wasim | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 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 |
Fazalhaq Farooqi
AFG
|
79.4 |
| 2 |
Imad Wasim
PAK
|
71.0 |
| 3 |
Shadab Khan
PAK
|
61.4 |
| 4 |
Najibullah Zadran
AFG
|
51.4 |
| 5 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
44.4 |
| 6 |
Karim Janat
AFG
|
44.3 |
| 7 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
38.2 |
| 8 |
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
|
37.3 |
| 9 |
Mohammad Haris
PAK
|
36.8 |
| 10 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
31.8 |
| 11 |
Naveen ul Haq
AFG
|
30.7 |
| 12 |
Zaman Khan
PAK
|
26.9 |
| 13 |
Ihsanullah Khan
PAK
|
25.7 |
| 14 |
Mohammad Nawaz
PAK
|
17.1 |
| 15 |
Tayyab Tahir
PAK
|
12.0 |
| 16 |
Usman Ghani
AFG
|
9.1 |
| 17 |
Naseem Shah
PAK
|
7.0 |
| 18 |
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
|
5.6 |
| 19 |
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
AFG
|
5.0 |
| 20 |
Azam Khan
PAK
|
0.8 |
| 21 |
Saim Ayub
PAK
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Abdullah Shafique
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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Afghanistan vs Pakistan: who played
Afghanistan won by 7 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) in T20I 2023 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 26 March 2023. Imad Wasim top-scored with 64 off 57 balls and Fazalhaq Farooqi took 2/19.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Afghanistan vs Pakistan?
Afghanistan XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Usman Ghani, Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen ul Haq. Pakistan XI: Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris, Abdullah Shafique, Tayyab Tahir, Imad Wasim, Azam Khan (wk), Shadab Khan (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Zaman Khan, Ihsanullah Khan.
Who won Afghanistan vs Pakistan?
Afghanistan won by 7 wickets (with 1 ball remaining).
When and where was Afghanistan vs Pakistan played?
Afghanistan vs Pakistan was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Sunday 26 March 2023, in T20I 2023.
What were the final scores in Afghanistan vs Pakistan?
Afghanistan scored 133/3 in 19.5 overs. Pakistan scored 130/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Afghanistan vs Pakistan?
Fazalhaq Farooqi was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 79/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Afghanistan vs Pakistan?
Imad Wasim top-scored with 64 off 57 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Afghanistan vs Pakistan?
Fazalhaq Farooqi took 2/19 in 4 overs.