Get an up-to-date preview of the AFG vs PAK 1st T20 Match, including betting tips, predictions, and live match odds, Head to Head stats, Live scores and winning percentage.
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Betting Tips
- As Afghanistan and Pakistan gear up for their first T20 match, both teams have a lot to prove. Afghanistan will be looking to Ibrahim Zadran for leadership with the bat, as the middle-order batsman has scored an impressive 330 runs in the last 10 games at a strike rate of 102. Meanwhile, Rashid Khan is expected to lead the team from the front with his bowling prowess. With a good performance in the recently concluded PSL 2023, the veteran spinner is predicted to take 2 wickets in the first match.
- For Pakistan, Shan Masood will be the key player expected to stabilize the batting order, having scored 208 runs in the last ten games. On the bowling front, all eyes will be on Shadab Khan, who has taken 12 wickets in the last 10 games.
- Afghanistan’s opening batsman, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, has been in excellent form and is expected to score over 30 runs in the first T20I. Betting enthusiasts should consider these key players and their performances when making their predictions.
Live Match Odds
| 1XBET | BETWAY | PARIMATCH | |
| AFG | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| PAK | 1.45 | 1.28 | 1.28 |
Preview of Afghanistan vs Pakistan 1st T20 Match: Prediction, Betting Tips, and More
Afghanistan and Pakistan will play a 3-game T20 series, their first ever T20 International series, with the first match taking place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE. Afghanistan is led by Rashid Khan and will aim to maintain its form before another ICC event later this year. Pakistan ranked number 3 in the world, will be led by Shadab Khan and rest some star players such as Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf and Fakhar Zaman.
1st T20 Match between Afghanistan and Pakistan – Live Streaming
TV networks
Fans can catch the live action of Afghanistan vs Pakistan (AFG vs PAK) 1st T20 match on Geo Super and PTV Sports.
Live Streaming
Indian cricket enthusiasts can watch the AFG vs PAK match live on the Fan Code App.
Match Toss Prediction of AFG vs PAK
Out of the 29 matches played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, teams batting first have won 16 times, with an average score of 151 runs in the first innings. Therefore, both team captains are likely to opt for batting first after winning the toss.
 Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium’s pitch is dry and dusty, which helps the fast bowlers to generate extra bounce. Therefore, the batsmen will have to take their time to settle in before playing big shots.
Report of Weather in Sharjah
During the match hours, the humidity is expected to peak at around 59%, and there are no chances of rain. The temperature is likely to be between 25 to 18 degrees Celsius.
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Prediction for the Afghanistan vs Pakistan Match
Upcoming Afghanistan vs Pakistan match has the potential to be an exciting last-ball thriller. Pakistan’s aggressive fast-bowling lineup seems more suited to the conditions at Sharjah, but Afghanistan has skilled players like Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, who could be crucial in their fight for a win.
Despite Afghanistan’s strengths, we predict Pakistan to emerge victorious in a nail-biting contest on Thursday, mainly due to their strong batting order.
Conclusion
According to the odds, Pakistan is the favorite to win the match, with a probability of 1.40.
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