Asia Cup 2022
16 win UNB’s Asia Cup 2022 Quiz Competition
As Asia Cup 2022 came to a nail-biting end, so did the exciting Asia Cup 2022 Quiz Competition, organized by UNB, with 16 winners.
The UNB quiz campaign kicked off on August 27 and it continued till September 11.
The participants were given 16 quizzes on the 2022 Asia Cup cricket on UNB website and Facebook page.
Also read: Top Individual performers in Asia Cup Cricket 2022
From the correct answers, 16 participants were chosen as winners through a lottery. One winner was chosen for each day’s quiz.
The winners of the quiz contest are: Taposh Chakroborti, Abdul Mottalib, Abdullah Al Hriday, Afroza Parvin, Faisal Ahmed, Hasin Anjom, Itteja Ahmed , Meherunnesa Tusi, Monira Islam, Naziha Rahman, Rahima Akter Rahima, Sadia Rahman, Sajjad Hosen Titu, Sultan Mahmud, Mimla Mimi, and Mohua Juthi.
Also read: Incredible Sri Lanka win Asia Cup as Pakistan collapse at final hurdle
Each of the 16 winners will get prize money for their participation.
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Top Individual performers in Asia Cup Cricket 2022
The two-week-long Asia Cup Cricket 2022 came to an end on September 11 when Sri Lanka and Pakistan played in the final game at Dubai's International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 23 runs in the final to win the Asia Cup for the sixth time. The cricketing world witnessed remarkable individual performances during the just concluded competition. Let's look at the top performers from the 2022 Asia Cup event.
The players who shined at the Asia Cup 2022
Several exceptionally gifted youngsters stood out during the recently concluded Asia Cup cricket 2022. In addition, some of the best-known cricketers in the world delivered impressive performances. Here are the best performers from the 2022 Asia Cup competition.
Most Runs
Pakistan’s vice-captain, Mohammad Rizwan, was the most successful batter in the Asia Cup 2022, with 281 runs to his name. India’s Virat Kohli and Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran finished second and third, respectively, on the list.
Mohammad Rizwan: Inn: 6 | Runs: 281
Virat Kohli: Inn: 5 | Runs: 276
Ibrahim Zadran: Inn: 5 | Runs: 196
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Most Wickets
India’s veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar finished top of the list of most wickets with 11. Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva and Pakistan’s Mohammad Nawaz finished second and third, respectively.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Inn: 5 | Wickets: 11
Hasaranga de Silva: Inn: 6 | Wickets: 9
Mohammad Nawaz: Inn: 6 | Wickets: 8
High Scores
The tournament's only centurion was Virat Kohli. He notched an impressive hundred against Afghanistan in India’s last Super Round fixture. Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan finished second and third, respectively, in the highest individual scorers list.
Virat Kohli: Runs: 122* | Opposition: Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Runs: 84 | Opposition: Sri Lanka
Mohammad Rizwan: Runs: 78* | Opposition: Hong Kong.
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Best Bowling Figures (Innings)
India’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the only fast bowler to pick up five wickets in an innings in the tournament. Bhuvneshwar also had a four-wicket haul in another match. Pakistan’s Shadab Khan and Sri Lanka’s Pramod Madushan were the only other two bowlers who had a four-wicket haul in an innings in the competition.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Bowling Figure: 5/4 | Opposition: Afghanistan
Shadab Khan: Bowling Figure: 4/8 | Opposition: Hong Kong
Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Bowling Figure: 4/26 | Opposition: Pakistan
Most Catches
Pakistan’s Iftikhar Ahmed and Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka took the highest number of catches in the 2022 Asia Cup competition.
Iftikhar Ahmed: Catches: 5 | Maximum: 2
Pathum Nissanka: Catches: 5 | Maximum: 3
Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva: Catches: 4 | Maximum: 2
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Most Sixes
The Asia Cup 2022 was no exception to Afghanistan's batters' penchant for sixes. Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit the competition's top 12 sixes. India’s Virat Kohli and Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis also smacked plenty of sixes.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Innings: 5 | Sixes: 12
Virat Kohli: Innings: 5 | Sixes: 11
Kusal Mendis: Innings: 6 | Sixes: 9
Bottom Line
The Asia Cup Cricket 2022 was the tournament’s second T20 format event. Sri Lanka came out as the winner of the competition by beating Pakistan in the final. Some fresh talent was discovered through this tournament with the potential to become future cricket stars. Among them, the Lankan players were the most consistent and effective in their performances. Additionally, players from the other competing nations also enjoyed themselves during the competition. Overall, the Asian nations had a successful warm-up event before the big ICC T20 World Cup 2022 in October.
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Asia Cup 2022 Final Live Streaming: Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka Cricket Match Final, Probably XI
The five-time Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka are set to battle it out against two-time winners Pakistan in the final of the continental tournament's 15th edition ( Asia Cup 2022) in Dubai tonight at 8:00pm Bangladesh Standard Time. Sri Lanka and Pakistan will wrestle with each other in their upcoming match of Asia Cup 2022. The SL vs PAK Final match will be played on September 11 (Sunday). lt's find, where to match SL vs PAK Final live from Bangladesh.
Where to Watch the Live Streaming of Pakistan vs Srilanka Final Match
GTV (Gazi Television) will broadcast all matches of this sports event in Bangladesh. The matches can also be watched on BTV (Bangladesh Television) National and Channel Nine.
India's satellite TV channel Star Sports has got the rights to distribute the broadcast worldwide as an official broadcaster of the Asia Cup.
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Furthermore, foreign channels like T-Sports, Sony Sports, Ten Cricket Video also give the scope to watch the matches from Bangladesh.
Bangladeshi Cricket lovers can watch the event for free from any device through Sony Live Bioscope and Toffee apps. Among the digital platforms, Disney Plus Hotstar subscribers can enjoy live streaming for a fixed subscription charge.
How to Watch the PAK vs SRI Match Live from Mobile Phone
The Bangladeshi cricket fans can also watch the Asia Cup 2022 Matches Live from Mobile Phone. The Grameenphone (GP) users can watch the Asia cup cricket matches live streaming via MyGP app.
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Afghanistan became the first team to qualify for the Asia Cup 2022 Super Four on Tuesday, Bangladesh’s final Group B encounter against Sri Lanka has become winners take it all. The winner between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will join Afghanistan from the group in Super Four stage.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2022 Final Match Details
Match: PAK vs SL, Final Match
Date: September 11 (Sunday), 2022.
Asia Cup 2022 Final Pak vs Sri Team news:
After resting a few players in the last game, Pakistan should revert to the side that won three games in a row prior to Friday's defeat.
Pakistan (probable): 1 Babar Azam (capt), 2 Mohammad Rizwan (wk), 3 Fakhar Zaman, 4 Iftikhar Ahmed, 5 Khushdil Shah, 6 Shadab Khan, 7 Asif Ali, 8 Mohammad Nawaz, 9 Naseem Shah, 10 Haris Rauf, 11 Mohammad Hasnain.
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Sri Lanka may consider bringing Asitha Fernando back, but after that commanding bowling performance on Friday, an unchanged XI is more likely.
Sri Lanka (possible): 1 Kusal Mendis (wk), 2 Pathum Nissanka, 3 Dhananjaya de Silva, 4 Danushka Gunathilaka, 5 Dasun Shanaka (capt), 6 Bhanuka Rajapaksa, 7 Chamika Karunaratne, 8 Wanindu Hasaranga, 9 Maheesh Theekshana, 10 Pramod Madushan, 11 Dilshan Madushanka.
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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Asia Cup Cricket 2022 road to final
The fifteenth edition of the Asia Cup Cricket competition is all set to end on Sunday with a Pakistan vs Sri Lanka championship match. The Asia Cup Cricket 2022 final game will take place at Dubai's International Cricket Stadium on September 11. Both teams suffered defeats at the beginning of their campaigns but bounced back strongly to earn a position in the championship contest. Let's explore how Pakistan and Sri Lanka advanced to the all-important final match.
Asia Cup 2022 Super Four Round: Final Points Table
Two teams had advanced from each group in the Asia Cup Cricket 2022 Super Round. India and Pakistan had qualified for the Super Four from Group A. On the other hand, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka had managed to finish first and second, respectively, in group B to advance to the next stage.
Sri Lanka and Pakistan finished first and second in the points table of the Super Four phase and subsequently advanced to the championship contest. India finished third with one win, while Afghanistan finished fourth in the points standings.
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Asia Cup Cricket 2022 Super Four Round Points Table
Team
Win
Loss
Points
NRR
Sri Lanka
3
0
6
0.701
Pakistan
2
1
4
-0.279
India
1
2
2
1.607
Afghanistan
0
3
0
-2.006
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Sri Lanka’s road to the Asia Cup 2022 final
Many believed Sri Lanka's campaign would end in the group stage when they lost their opening match of the tournament to Afghanistan by a big margin of 8 wickets. However, the Lankan team surprised everyone by putting forth a tremendous battle against Bangladesh to finish in the top two of group B's points table.
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Sri Lanka maintained its winning streak in the Super Four round. They overcame Afghanistan's 175 runs with five balls left in Sharjah. Their next encounter against India was important for the final berth. Sri Lanka shocked the dominant Indian Twenty20 team by winning in the last over even though they were the underdogs. The Sri Lankan team's prospects of competing in the final were all but guaranteed with this victory.
They faced Pakistan in their last Super Four match, which served as a preparation for the championship game. The Lankan team dominated Pakistan from the beginning to the end of the game, and they ultimately won the match with three overs remaining.
Sri Lanka’s match results in the Asia Cup 2022 so far
Date: 27/08/2022 | Opposition: Afghanistan | Result: Afghanistan won the game by 8 wickets
Date: 01/09/2022 | Opposition: Bangladesh | Result: Sri Lanka won the game by 2 wickets
Date: 03/09/2022 | Opposition: Afghanistan | Result: Sri Lanka won the game by 4 wickets
Date: 06/09/2022 | Opposition: India | Result: Sri Lanka won the game by 6 wickets
Date: 09/09/2022 | Opposition: Pakistan | Result: Sri Lanka won the game by 5 wickets.
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Pakistan’s road to the 2022 Asia Cup Cricket final
Pakistan's Asia Cup 2022 campaign began with a disappointing start in a group A match against archrival India, losing by five wickets. Hong Kong was not a difficult opponent for Pakistan to advance to the next round. They easily defeated the Hong Kong team to finish in the top two in group A's point standings.
In the Super Four phase, the Pakistan T20I team sweetly avenged their loss to India in the group stage. Pakistan qualified for the Asia Cup Cricket 2022 championship match by defeating India by five wickets and then defeating Afghanistan by one wicket. However, Pakistan's campaign should be concerned by how they played against Sri Lanka in their final Super Four round encounter, which they defeated rather handily.
Pakistan’s match results in the Asia Cup 2022 so far
Date: 28/08/2022 | Opposition: India | Result: India won the contest by 5 wickets
Date: 02/09/2022 | Opposition: Hong Kong | Result: Pakistan won the contest by 155 runs
Date: 04/09/2022 | Opposition: India | Result: Pakistan won the contest by 5 wickets
Date: 07/09/2022 | Opposition: Afghanistan | Result: Pakistan won the contest by 1 wicket
Date: 09/09/2022 | Opposition: Sri Lanka | Result: Sri Lanka won the contest by 5 wickets.
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Bottom Line
Sri Lanka have performed confidently and efficiently overall at the Asia Cup 2022, in contrast to Pakistan. The Sri Lankan team has shown remarkable resilience after their dismal opening encounter against Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the Pakistani team has had erratic performances. In addition to a few outstanding results, they had unsatisfactory performances in both the group stage and the Super Four round. The Lankan campaign should be feeling more confident in the lead-up to the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup Cricket 2022 final.
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Who is the current top Asian leg-spinner in T20I Cricket?
Rashid Khan of Afghanistan should be at the top of the list when it comes to leg-spin, especially in Twenty20 cricket. Rashid stands out from the rest because of his exceptional wicket-taking skills, which also earn him extra respect from the opposition batters. The dynamic Afghan spinner is well-known in the franchise leagues and has achieved great success internationally as well. However, the rise of Pakistan's Shadab Khan and Sri Lanka's Hasaranga de Silva has seriously jeopardized Rashid's undisputed supremacy as the world's best leg-spinner. Let's look at who is now the top Asian leg-spinner and has the best recent T20 records on the international scene.
Shadab, Rashid, and Hasaranga's T20I bowling stats: What do the stats indicate?
Rashid Khan, one of the three, made his T20I debut for the Afghanistan national team against Zimbabwe in 2015. Shadab Khan competed in his maiden Twenty20 international match against the West Indies two years later, in 2017. Hasaranga de Silva of Sri Lanka, on the other hand, made his T20I debut against New Zealand in 2019. Predictably, Rashid Khan has played the most T20Is, with 71, followed by Shadab Khan with 68 and Hasaranga with 43. The average, strike rate, and economy rate of each player's T20I statistics are pretty comparable.
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Hasaranga de Silva, Rashid Khan, and Shadab Khan's T20I statistics (as on September 9, 2022)
Player
Innings
Wickets
BBI
Ave
Econ
SR
Rashid Khan
71
118
5/3
14.21
6.24
13.6
Shadab Khan
64
80
4/8
20.95
7.03
17.8
Hasaranga de Silva
41
68
4/9
15.00
6.72
13.3
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Rashid Khan is now the second-highest T20I wicket-taker with 118 wickets under his belt. However, Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva of Sri Lanka has been the most productive bowler in terms of taking wickets during the past 12 months. He has taken 52 wickets in 30 innings at a 13.96 average since 2021. Sandeep Lamichhane of Nepal is currently in second place, but nearly all of his wickets have come against associate nations.
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Leg-spinners Adam Zampa of Australia, Adil Rashid of England, and IS Sodhi of New Zealand all have outstanding averages and strike rates in the T20 format over the past 12 months. Rashid Khan has taken 29 wickets during this period, while Shadab Khan has bagged 23. But when it comes to taking wickets over the past year, none of Rashid or Shadab can match Hasaranga.
Since the Twenty20 World Cup 2021, Hasaranga's strike rate has been at a different level. The best economy rate among these three players over the past 12 months belongs to Pakistan's Shadab Khan, whose overall numbers are exceptional. In contrast, Rashid lags behind these two players in terms of average, strike rate, and economy rate.
Hasaranga de Silva, Rashid Khan, and Shadab Khan's T20I statistics (since T20 World Cup 2021)
Player
Innings
Wickets
BBI
Ave
Econ
SR
Hasaranga de Silva
18
32
4/33
14.46
6.91
12.5
Rashid Khan
20
23
4/9
20.73
6.33
19.6
Shadab Khan
15
22
4/8
15.45
5.89
15.7
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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Rashid Khan has kept up his form on the international stage, but during the past 12 months, Shadab Khan and Hasaranga de Silva have excelled even more for their respective national teams. As a result, Rashid cannot be regarded as Asia's top Twenty20 cricket leg-spinner at the moment.
Bottom Line
Hasaranga de Silva, Rashid Khan, and Shadab Khan all have exceptional leg-spin skills. Hasaranga probably has a knack for getting wickets through enticing the batters. He has therefore outperformed the other two players in terms of strike rate over the past 12 months. Pakistan’s Shadab usually focuses on keeping a tight line and length while being efficient. Rashid Khan, on the other hand, is the most experienced and is aware of what it takes to always remain consistent. It is difficult to differentiate between them in terms of quality.
However, Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva of Sri Lanka appears to be in top form and can be dubbed the best Asian T20 leg-spinner right now as his stats speak for themselves.
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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Who will win Asia Cup Cricket 2022?
The fifteenth edition of the Asia Cup is all set to end on Sunday (September 11) with a final match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Both teams started their Asia Cup Cricket 2022 campaigns with a defeat before winning three consecutive matches to earn a spot in the final. Pakistan and Sri Lanka met each other on Friday, which was considered a dress rehearsal for the championship match. The Lankan side won the contest quite comprehensively by 5 wickets with 18 balls remaining and completed their four wins on the trot. The Pakistan vs Sri Lanka championship match preview in Asia Cup 2022 is discussed in this article.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: H2H Twenty20 International Statistics
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have often played against each other in the T20 format. Both sides have met each other on 22 occasions in the twenty20 format so far. Pakistan have led head-to-head contests with 13 wins, while Sri Lanka have won 9 matches. Overall, Pakistan have won four bilateral series, while Sri Lanka have won only one in 2019 and two ended in a draw. Let’s have a look at some notable Twenty20 International records between these two sides.
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Noteworthy Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I statistics (as on September 9, 2022)
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Matches (22)
13
9
Most Matches
Shoaib Malik (16)
Tillakaratne Dilshan (14)
Most Runs
Shoaib Malik (397)
Tillakaratne Dilshan (323)
Highest Score
Shoaib Malik (57)
Kusal Perera (84)
Most Wickets
Saeed Ajmal (14)
Lasith Malinga (16)
Best Bowling Figure (BBI)
Umar Gul (4/13)
Kaushalya Weeraratne (4/19)
Most Catches
Mohammad Hafeez (6)
Tillakaratne Dilshan (8)
Most Dismissals
Kamran Akmal (5) and Sarfaraz Ahmed (5)
Kumar Sangakkara (12)
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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Asia Cup Cricket 2022 Final: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Match Preview
Prior to the Asia Cup 2022, India and Pakistan were overwhelmingly favourites to be the finalists. Despite a dominant start to the tournament, India failed to live up to the expectations in the Super Four Round and finished third in the points table with one win. Pakistan, on the other hand, have shown good performances in the competition and secured a place in the final by winning two matches in the Super Four.
However, Sri Lanka have surprised everyone with their consistency and improvement since losing horribly to Afghanistan in the tournament opener. The Lankan side have remained undefeated in their last four games and finished first in the points table with three wins.
The Asia Cup Cricket 2022 final match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will start at 8 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) on Sunday (September 11) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Both teams have played plenty of matches at this venue and have decent records.
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Pakistan and Sri Lanka’s T20I records at the DICS (as on September 9, 2022)
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Matches
31
7
Win
17
4
Loss
13
3
Highest Score
187
211
Lowest Score
74
105
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Read: Asia Cup: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in dead rubber before final
Pakistan
Captain Babar Azam’s form has been the major concern for the Pakistan campaign. His last five innings were 10,9,14,0, and 30. Because of Babar's poor form with the bat, Mohammad Rizwan is carrying extra responsibility in the top order. The Pakistan captain looked solid against Sri Lanka in the last match of the Super Four round, but the strike was very poor. Besides, except for Mohammad Nawaz, Pakistan’s middle order hasn’t performed well so far in the competition. They need to find a solution to deal with the Lankan spinners in the middle-overs in the final match.
Pakistan's bowling has been impressive and contributed significantly to most of the team’s wins. Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan, and Mohammad Nawaz have all done their jobs properly and will be eager to continue their good work in the championship contest.
Probable Playing XI
Top-Order: Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Babar Azam (captain), Fakhar Zaman,
Middle-Order: Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Asif Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan,
Lower-Order: Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah.
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Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankan team looked vulnerable in their opening match of the Asia Cup Cricket 2022. However, they made a strong comeback in their second encounter against Bangladesh to earn a place in the Super Four round. Since then, the Lankan players have shown magnificent consistency in their performances. Apparently, no major issue has appeared to be solved on the Sri Lankan side.
However, they need to be aware of the fact that Pakistan is a very dangerous limited-overs side and have the ability to destroy any opposition on their day. Sri Lanka is unlikely to make any changes for the championship game.
Probable Playing XI
Top-Order: Kusal Mendis (wicket-keeper), Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka,
Middle-Order: Danushka Gunathilaka, Dasun Shanaka (captain,), Dhananjaya de Silva, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Chamika Karunaratne,
Lower-Order: Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka.
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The Weather and Pitch Report for the Asia Cup 2022 Final
Dubai's weather will be hot and sunny on Sunday, with a probability of temperatures reaching close to 40 degrees Celsius. The toss-winning captain is anticipated to chase in the championship match because fielding first has recently benefited by winning the majority of T20I matches in Dubai.
Verdict
The Sri Lankan team at the moment has the confidence in themselves to go out and perform to defeat Pakistan in the Asia Cup Cricket 2022 championship game. The Pakistani team, on the other hand, is just as competitive and capable of competing bravely against the Lankan team to win the fifteenth edition of the Asia Cup. Overall, the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka final match on Sunday in Dubai promises to be an exciting one.
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Asia Cup: Pakistan choose to bowl against Afghanistan in 'anybody's game'
Pakistan have won the toss and chosen to bowl first in their Super 4 clash against Afghanistan in "anybody's game" in the ongoing Asia Cup today (September 7, 2022) in Sharjah.
Pakistan were outstanding in their last match against India. Afghanistan hammered Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the group phase.
"The pitch looks good and the other thing is the dew factor. So, we are bowling first. We hope to pick early wickets and restrict them to a low total," Pakistan captain Babar Azam told the media after winning the toss.
Read:Asia Cup 2022: Pakistan vs Afghanistan match live streaming details
Wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan, who injured his knee in the last match, is playing this match.
Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi said they are looking forward to posting a big total.
Afghan openers Hazratullah Zazai and Rahmanullah Gurbaz have been outstanding at the Asia Cup so far.
Pakistan (Playing XI)
Mohammad Rizwan(w), Babar Azam(c), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Asif Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, and Naseem Shah
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Afghanistan (Playing XI)
Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi(c), Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad Malik, and Fazalhaq Farooqi
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How India can still compete in the Asia Cup 2022 final
After India's disappointing 6-wicket loss to Sri Lanka on Tuesday (September 6) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, their prospects of making the Asia Cup 2022 final were all but over. However, the Rohit Sharma-led team has a slight possibility of placing in the top two of this round's points table if the outcomes of the remaining Super Four matches go in their favor. Let’s see how India can still secure a place in the Asia Cup 2022 final.
The way India can reach the Asia Cup Cricket 2022 final
The Indian team, first and foremost, has to win their last fixture of the Super Four Round against Afghanistan on Thursday. In fact, India must win by a large margin in order to surpass both Pakistan and Afghanistan in the net run rate equation. However, winning big against Afghanistan's side will also not guarantee their place in the championship match. There are other factors which need to come into their way.
India’s remaining Super Four Round fixture
Date: September 8 | Opposition: Afghanistan | Venue: DICS (Dubai) | Start Time: 8 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time)
The following results will assist India's chances of securing a place in the championship match:
1) Afghanistan have to beat Pakistan by a narrow margin on Wednesday
2) India have to beat Afghanistan by a huge margin on Thursday
3) Sri Lanka have to beat Pakistan by a big margin on Friday
India still have a mathematical (net run rate) chance to make the final if all of these equations go in their favour.
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Asia Cup 2022 Super Four Round current points table (as on September 6)
Team
Match
Win
Loss
Points
NRR
Sri Lanka
2
2
0
4
0.351
Pakistan
1
1
0
2
0.126
India
2
0
2
0
-0.125
Afghanistan
1
0
1
0
-0.589
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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India vs Afghanistan, Super Four Round: Five Indian Players to Watch
The Indian cricketers’ performances in the last two fixtures were underwhelming. In other words, they failed to live up to the expectations. Both Pakistani and Sri Lankan players outperformed the Indian cricketers and subsequently overcame them in their respective matches.
India still have a chance to finish in the top two in the points table if Pakistan lose their remaining fixtures. Therefore, Indian players have to raise their performance level in the final fixture against Afghanistan on September 8.
Here are five Indian cricketers and their Asia Cup 2022 records who can make a difference for the team
Virat Kohli
Inn: 3 | Runs: 154 | HS: 60 | SR: 122.22 | 50s: 2
Rohit Sharma
Inn: 3 | Runs: 133 | HS: 72 | SR: 151.13 | 50s: 1
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Hardik Pandya
Inn: 3 | Runs: 50 | HS: 33* | SR: 156.25 | Wkts: 4 | BBI: 3/25 | Econ: 8.66
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Inn: 4 | Wkts: 6 | BBI: 4/26 | Econ: 7.40
Yuzvendra Chahal
Inn: 4 | Wkts: 4 | BBI: 3/34 | Econ: 7.93
Aftermath
India presently hold the third position in the Super Four Round points table despite having lost both of its games. The possibility that the reigning champions will advance all the way to the final game depends on ifs and buts. If the other outcomes go their way, India may yet reach the Asia Cup 2022 final.
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However, the most successful team in the tournament’s history is unlikely to participate in the 15th edition of the Asia Cup cricket final. In addition, with Sri Lanka's victory over India on Tuesday, the possibility of an India vs Pakistan final is no longer a possibility.
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Asia Cup 2022: Pakistan vs Afghanistan match live streaming details
Pakistan and Afghanistan will face with each other in their upcoming match of Asia Cup 2022 at Super Four Round. The Pakistan vs Afghanistan match will be held on September 7 (Wednesday) at 8pm (Bangladesh Time).
Where to Watch the Live Streaming of Pakistan vs Afghanistan Match
GTV (Gazi Television) will broadcast all matches of Asia Cup Cricket 2022 in Bangladesh. The PAK vs AFG match can also be watched on BTV (Bangladesh Television) National and Channel Nine.
India's satellite TV channel Star Sports has got the rights to distribute the broadcast worldwide as an official broadcaster of the Asia Cup.
Furthermore, foreign channels like T-Sports, Sony Sports, Ten Cricket Video also give the scope to watch the PAK vs AFG match from Bangladesh.
Among the digital platforms, Disney Plus Hotstar subscribers can enjoy live streaming for a fixed subscription charge.
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How to Watch the PAK vs AFG Match Live from Mobile Phone
Bangladeshi cricket fans can also watch the Pakistan vs Afghanistan Match Live from Mobile Phone. The Grameenphone (GP) users can watch the Asia cup cricket matches live streaming via MyGP app.
Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup 2022 Match Details
Match: PAK vs AFG, 10th Match of Asia Cup 2022, Super Four Round;
Date: September 7 (Wednesday), 2022.
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Pakistan one win away from securing final in Asia Cup 2022
Pakistan and Afghanistan are all set to take on each other in a very important Super Four round match on Wednesday (September 7) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The Pakistan team is just one win away from earning a spot in the final of the Asia Cup 2022. Therefore, they will take this match seriously in order to finish among the top two in the points table. On the other hand, Afghanistan's side has to win the contest to keep their championship match hope alive. The Afghanistan vs Pakistan match preview is discussed in this article.
Pakistan vs Afghanistan: Head-to-Head Twenty20 International Records
Afghanistan have only met twice against Pakistan in the Twenty20 format of cricket. Pakistan have come out victorious on both occasions. They first met each other back in 2013 in Sharjah, where Pakistan won the contest by 6 wickets. Eight years later, both sides played their second match against each other in the 2021 Twenty20 World Cup, which Pakistan won by 5 wickets.
Noteworthy T20I H2H records between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Matches (2)
2
0
Most Runs
Mohammad Hafeez (52)
Najibullah Zadran (60)
Highest Runs
Babar Azam (51)
Najibullah Zadran (38)
Most Wickets
Junaid Khan (3)
Rashid Khan (2), Mohammad Nabi (2)
Best Bowling Figure (BBI)
Junaid Khan (3/24)
Rashid Khan (2/26)
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
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Asia Cup 2022, Super Four: Afghanistan vs Pakistan Match Preview
Pakistan played only one T20I this year before taking part in the Asia Cup of Cricket 2022. But not playing international T20 cricket hasn’t affected much of the Pakistan side. After losing their first match of the tournament against India, the Pakistan side has made a strong comeback with two back-to-back wins. Now they are one win away from securing a place in the final.
Oppositely, Afghanistan had a fantastic start with two commanding victories over Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. They are now on the verge of being eliminated from the tournament. At 8:00 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time), the game will start.
Pakistan
The Pakistan side showed a lot of promise in the contest against India. Their bowling unit did a great job, picking crucial wickets at the important stages of the match and denying India the chance to score 200. Mohammad Rizwan has been excellent for the Pakistan side. Besides, promoting Mohammad Nawaz up in the batting order worked out perfectly for the Pakistan side.
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If anything Pakistan need to worry about, it is their captain Babar Azam’s current form with the bat. He is yet to find his rhythm in the tournament. The team will be hoping that Babar can showcase his true potential during the crucial contest against Afghanistan. Pakistan are unlikely to make any changes to the playing XI that participated in the last match.
Probable Playing XI
Top-Order: Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicket-Keeper), Fakhar Zaman,
Middle-Order: Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Mohammad Nawaz,
Lower-Order: Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain
Afghanistan
Afghanistan seemed to be in complete control during their group phase fixtures. However, some of their weaknesses were exposed during the match against Sri Lanka in the Super Four Round. Afghanistan's top-order has been doing a fine job so far in the competition.
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However, the players from the middle order haven’t lived up to the expectations. Afghanistan need a strong finish in the death overs for a competitive score. That is why the power hitters have to be at their best against a strong Pakistani bowling lineup.
Unexpectedly, leg-spinner Rashid Khan conceded too many runs in the last match against Sri Lanka, which is a real concern for them. Lankan batters had exposed some of his weak points. Farooqi and Naveen were also expensive in the last match. The Afghanistan bowling unit needs to make a strong comeback and there will be no margin for error against a strong Pakistan team. There is no possibility of any changes in the playing XI.
Probable Playing XI
Top-Order: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicket-Keeper),
Middle-Order: Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (Captain), Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai,
Lower-Order: Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
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Pakistan vs Afghanistan Super Four Match: Weather and Pitch Report
The temperature will remain lower in Sharjah than in Dubai on Wednesday. The forecast suggests that temperatures can go as high as 30 degrees Celsius. The toss-winning captain may prefer to defend after posting a commanding score on board.
Verdict
Wednesday’s Super Four round match between Pakistan and Afghanistan is very crucial for all participating teams. Pakistan are one win away from securing a place in the final. On the other hand, if Afghanistan win, all four teams will still be competing for a spot in the Asia Cup 2022 championship game. On paper, Pakistan appear to be the favourite to win the match, but Afghanistan's team is capable of surprising any formidable opponent.
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