Pakistan to face Afghanistan in three one-day internationals in Sri Lanka
According to a press statement from the Pakistan Cricket Board, the first two matches will be played in Hambantota on August 22 and 24, with the final ODI taking place in Colombo on August 26.
In August, Pakistan will trip Sri Lanka to play Afghanistan in a three-match One-Day International series. The first two matches will be played at Hambantota on 22 and 24 before travelling to Colombo for the final ODI on 26.
🚨 #AFGvPAK ODI series schedule announced 🚨
Pakistan to play Afghanistan in three ODIs next month in Sri Lanka 🏏
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— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 31, 2023
These three matches will give Babar Azam’s team a chance to fine-tune their combinations ahead of the 50-over ACC Men’s Asia Cup, which kicks off on August 30 with Pakistan taking on Nepal at the scenic Multan Cricket Stadium.
The national men’s team will arrive in Sri Lanka on August 17 and will train on August 19, 20, and 21. Pakistan has won all four One-Day Internationals (ODIs) against Afghanistan. The two teams last met in the format in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019.
Shamyl's 57* anchors Shaheens' nine-wicket win
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— PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) July 31, 2023
The Pakistan national men’s team will arrive in Sri Lanka on August 17 and begin training on August 19, 20, and 21. It was decided that the Babar Azam-led squad will leave Sri Lanka for Pakistan on August 27.
Pakistan Shaheens defeat ACT Comets by nine wickets in their second match of the Top End T20 series.
Shamyl Hussain top-scored with 57 not out as Shaheens chased the 123-run target in 15.2 overs 🏏 pic.twitter.com/fJ59HbTYHX
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 31, 2023
Tour itinerary:
17 Aug – Pakistan assemble in Sri Lanka
19, 20, 21 Aug – Training sessions
22 Aug – First ODI, Hambantota
24 Aug – Second ODI, Hambantota
26 Aug – Third ODI, Colombo
27 Aug – Departure for Pakistan
