Pakistan vs Afghanistan - Players & Playing XI · ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
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Based on 5 H2H matches (2014–2023)
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Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
Fours (2+)
Rahmat Shah
AFG
Runs (20+)
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
Runs (20+)
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
Catches (1+)
Ikram Alikhil
AFG
Catches (1+)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
Fours (2+)
Shaheen Afridi
PAK
Catches (1+)
Babar Azam
PAK
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 5 H2H matches
MA Chidambaram Stadium
Chennai, India
Based on the last 8 ODI matches at this venue (since Dec 2019). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ vs BAN 13 Oct 2023 | 245/9 (50) | 248/2 (42.5) | 493 |
| NZ vs AFG 18 Oct 2023 | 288/6 (50) | 139/10 (34.4) | 427 |
| PAK vs AFG 23 Oct 2023 | 282/7 (50) | 286/2 (49) | 568 |
| PAK vs SA 27 Oct 2023 | 270/10 (46.4) | 271/9 (47.2) | 541 |
| IND vs AFG 20 Jun 2026 | 218/10 (44.2) | 224/1 (28.4) | 442 |
PAK at MA Chidambaram Stadium
Top Scorer
Babar Azam
124 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Shaheen Afridi
4 wkts
AFG at MA Chidambaram Stadium
Top Scorer
Hashmatullah Shahidi
158 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Naveen ul Haq
4 wkts
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Playing XI in this match
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Playing XI in this match
Pakistan · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdullah Shafique | lbw b Noor Ahmad | 58 | 75 | 5 | 2 | 77.33 |
| Imam ul Haq | c Naveen ul Haq b Azmatullah Omarzai | 17 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 77.27 |
| Babar Azam (c) | c Mohammad Nabi b Noor Ahmad | 74 | 92 | 4 | 1 | 80.43 |
| Mohammad Rizwan (wk) | c Mujeeb Ur Rahman b Noor Ahmad | 8 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 80 |
| Saud Shakeel | c Rashid Khan b Mohammad Nabi | 25 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 73.53 |
| Shadab Khan | c Mohammad Nabi b Naveen ul Haq | 40 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 105.26 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | c Azmatullah Omarzai b Naveen ul Haq | 40 | 27 | 2 | 4 | 148.15 |
| Shaheen Afridi | not out | 3* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naveen ul Haq | 7 | 0 | 52 | 2 | 7.43 | 3 | 0 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 8 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 6.88 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 10 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 3.1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 5 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 10 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 4.1 | 0 | 0 |
| Noor Ahmad | 10 | 0 | 49 | 3 | 4.9 | 6 | 1 |
Afghanistan · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | c Usama Mir b Shaheen Afridi | 65 | 53 | 9 | 1 | 122.64 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | c Mohammad Rizwan b Hasan Ali | 87 | 113 | 10 | 0 | 76.99 |
| Rahmat Shah | not out | 77* | 84 | 5 | 2 | 91.67 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi (c) | not out | 48* | 45 | 4 | 0 | 106.67 |
Pakistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 10 | 0 | 58 | 1 | 5.8 | 2 | 0 |
| Hasan Ali | 10 | 1 | 44 | 1 | 4.4 | 1 | 0 |
| Haris Rauf | 8 | 1 | 53 | 0 | 6.63 | 3 | 0 |
| Usama Mir | 8 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 6.88 | 2 | 1 |
| Shadab Khan | 8 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 6.13 | 0 | 0 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 5 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 5.4 | 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 |
Noor Ahmad
AFG
|
107.2 |
| 2 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
66.3 |
| 3 |
Hasan Ali
PAK
|
55.4 |
| 4 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
54.7 |
| 5 |
Iftikhar Ahmed
PAK
|
54.0 |
| 6 |
Shadab Khan
PAK
|
45.7 |
| 7 |
Shaheen Afridi
PAK
|
44.3 |
| 8 |
Rahmat Shah
AFG
|
42.1 |
| 9 |
Hashmatullah Shahidi
AFG
|
37.7 |
| 10 |
Babar Azam
PAK
|
36.6 |
| 11 |
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
|
36.4 |
| 12 |
Naveen ul Haq
AFG
|
33.4 |
| 13 |
Abdullah Shafique
PAK
|
29.7 |
| 14 |
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
|
18.3 |
| 15 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
16.7 |
| 16 |
Saud Shakeel
PAK
|
16.5 |
| 17 |
Imam ul Haq
PAK
|
14.0 |
| 18 |
Haris Rauf
PAK
|
9.9 |
| 19 |
Mohammad Rizwan
PAK
|
9.6 |
| 20 |
Usama Mir
PAK
|
9.5 |
| 21 |
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
AFG
|
8.9 |
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
Afghanistan won by 8 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at MA Chidambaram Stadium on 23 October 2023. Ibrahim Zadran top-scored with 87 off 113 balls and Noor Ahmad took 3/49.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Pakistan vs Afghanistan?
Pakistan XI: Abdullah Shafique, Imam ul Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf. Afghanistan XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen ul Haq, Noor Ahmad.
Who won Pakistan vs Afghanistan?
Afghanistan won by 8 wickets (with 6 balls remaining).
When and where was Pakistan vs Afghanistan played?
Pakistan vs Afghanistan was played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Monday 23 October 2023, in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
What were the final scores in Pakistan vs Afghanistan?
Pakistan scored 282/7 in 50 overs. Afghanistan scored 286/2 in 49 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Pakistan vs Afghanistan?
Noor Ahmad was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 107/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Pakistan vs Afghanistan?
Ibrahim Zadran top-scored with 87 off 113 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Pakistan vs Afghanistan?
Noor Ahmad took 3/49 in 10 overs.