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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Haris (wk) | c Usman Ghani b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Saim Ayub | c Mujeeb Ur Rahman b Karim Janat | 49 | 40 | 4 | 2 | 122.5 |
| Tayyab Tahir | c Fareed Ahmad b Mohammad Nabi | 10 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Abdullah Shafique | b Rashid Khan | 23 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 176.92 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | c Rashid Khan b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 31 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 124 |
| Imad Wasim | c Karim Janat b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 13 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 185.71 |
| Shadab Khan (c) | hit wicket b Fareed Ahmad | 28 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 164.71 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | not out | 5* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Mohammad Wasim Jr | not out | 9* | 4 | 0 | 1 | 225 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 3 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 10.67 | 4 | 0 |
| Fareed Ahmad | 2 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan (c) | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Karim Janat | 3 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 10.67 | 0 | 1 |
Afghanistan · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | b Ihsanullah Khan | 18 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 163.64 |
| Sediqullah Atal | lbw b Mohammad Wasim Jr | 11 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 57.89 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | c Mohammad Nawaz b Shadab Khan | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Usman Ghani | c Abdullah Shafique b Shadab Khan | 15 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 88.24 |
| Mohammad Nabi | run out (Tayyab Tahir) | 17 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 170 |
| Najibullah Zadran | retired hurt | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karim Janat | c Mohammad Haris b Ihsanullah Khan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan (c) | c Abdullah Shafique b Imad Wasim | 16 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 114.29 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | lbw b Shadab Khan | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fareed Ahmad | c Mohammad Wasim Jr b Ihsanullah Khan | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | c Tayyab Tahir b Zaman Khan | 21 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 105 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | not out | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Pakistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imad Wasim | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Zaman Khan | 3.4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5.88 | 1 | 0 |
| Ihsanullah Khan | 4 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 7.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Mohammad Wasim Jr | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 4.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Shadab Khan (c) | 4 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 3.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 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 |
Shadab Khan
PAK
|
174.2 |
| 2 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
65.2 |
| 3 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
65.0 |
| 4 |
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
AFG
|
64.3 |
| 5 |
Mohammad Wasim Jr
PAK
|
59.4 |
| 6 |
Ihsanullah Khan
PAK
|
50.9 |
| 7 |
Saim Ayub
PAK
|
46.9 |
| 8 |
Abdullah Shafique
PAK
|
46.6 |
| 9 |
Imad Wasim
PAK
|
44.9 |
| 10 |
Fazalhaq Farooqi
AFG
|
43.7 |
| 11 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
41.6 |
| 12 |
Iftikhar Ahmed
PAK
|
35.4 |
| 13 |
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
|
32.1 |
| 14 |
Karim Janat
AFG
|
24.4 |
| 15 |
Usman Ghani
AFG
|
20.7 |
| 16 |
Fareed Ahmad
AFG
|
18.3 |
| 17 |
Zaman Khan
PAK
|
16.0 |
| 18 |
Tayyab Tahir
PAK
|
14.0 |
| 19 |
Sediqullah Atal
AFG
|
11.1 |
| 20 |
Mohammad Nawaz
PAK
|
8.2 |
| 21 |
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
|
2.9 |
| 22 |
Mohammad Haris
PAK
|
0.7 |
| 23 |
Najibullah Zadran
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 66 runs in T20I 2023 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 27 March 2023. Saim Ayub top-scored with 49 off 40 balls and Shadab Khan took 3/13.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Afghanistan vs Pakistan?
Afghanistan XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Usman Ghani, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi. Pakistan XI: Mohammad Haris (wk), Saim Ayub, Tayyab Tahir, Abdullah Shafique, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Zaman Khan, Ihsanullah Khan.
Who won Afghanistan vs Pakistan?
Pakistan won by 66 runs.
When and where was Afghanistan vs Pakistan played?
Afghanistan vs Pakistan was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Monday 27 March 2023, in T20I 2023.
What were the final scores in Afghanistan vs Pakistan?
Afghanistan scored 116/10 in 18.4 overs. Pakistan scored 182/7 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Afghanistan vs Pakistan?
Shadab Khan was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 174/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was named Player of the Match in Afghanistan vs Pakistan?
Shadab Khan was named Player of the Match.
Who was the top run-scorer in Afghanistan vs Pakistan?
Saim Ayub top-scored with 49 off 40 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Afghanistan vs Pakistan?
Shadab Khan took 3/13 in 4 overs.