PAK vs AFG: Pakistan Announce Schedule For ODIs Against Afghanistan; Sri Lanka To Host Matches

On Monday, July 31, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officially released the schedule for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan National Cricket Team.

The ODI matches between the Men In Green and the Afghans are scheduled to be hosted entirely by Sri Lanka in August. The matches are set to be held on August 22, 24 and 26. The first two matches are set to be held in Hambantota and the last match will be played in Colombo.

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The last time these two teams faced each other in 50-over cricket was during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019. So far the Men In Green have been undefeated against Afghanistan in ODIs.

Pakistan players set to assemble in Sri Lanka on August 17

The Babar Azam-led side recently hammered Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series. They were set to directly play Asia Cup 2023 following the series against Sri Lanka.

However, the PCB and ACB organized the matches between the two teams to make sure that they are fully prepared for the continental tournament.

Pakistan players are set to assemble in Sri Lanka on August 17 and will train on August 19, 20, and 21 ahead of the three-match series. After the conclusion of the series, the Men In Green will return to Pakistan on August 27.

Meanwhile, Pakistan will open their Asia Cup 2023 campaign against Nepal National Cricket Team in Multan on August 30. The Babar Azam-led side will play their next match against arch-rivals India National Cricket Team on September 2 in Pallekele.

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Schedule for Pakistan’s ODI series against Afghanistan:

22 Aug – First ODI, Hambantota

24 Aug – Second ODI, Hambantota

26 Aug – Third ODI, Colombo

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