Pakistan vs Afghanistan in Sri Lanka 2023 Series Ahead of Asia Cup 2023 Begin Tomorrow – Where To Watch Live Pak vs AFG ODI 2023
In preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023, Afghanistan and Pakistan are set to compete in a three-match ODI series from August 22 to 26 in Sri Lanka.
Pakistan holds the second position in the ICC ODI rankings, while Afghanistan stands at the eighth position.
The series will take place in Sri Lanka, with the first two matches scheduled for August 22 and 24 in Hambantota, followed by the final ODI in Colombo on August 26.
This will be the fifth time Afghanistan and Pakistan meet in ODIs, with Pakistan having won all previous encounters. Following the series, both teams will travel to Pakistan, where the Asia Cup 2023 will kick off with a match between Pakistan and Nepal on August 30.
Afghanistan’s cricket board has announced an 18-player squad for the series, which serves as a warm-up for both the Asia Cup and the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup in India. The squad includes standout performer Noor Ahmad from the Indian T20 League 2023, as well as fast bowlers Mohammad Saleem Safi and Wafadar Momand.
Pakistan’s selection committee, led by Inzamam-ul-Haq, has introduced new faces like Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, and Saud Shakeel to their ODI squad.
This three-match series holds significance for both teams, offering valuable preparation before the major tournaments in September and October.
Pakistan vs Afghanistan Live Streaming & TV Channels, AFG v PAK 2023 Live Telecast, Broadcasting Rights
PTV Sports, Ten Sports, and A Sports HD are the official broadcast partners in Pakistan for the ODI Series. The matches will be streamed live on the digital platforms ARY Zap and Daraz App for free.
SuperSport to broadcast live coverage of the Pakistan v Afghanistan three-match ODI (One-Day International) series in Sub-Saharan Africa; all matches will be streamed live on the digital platform SuperSport App.
Sony Sports bagged the official broadcasting rights for the One-Day Internationals in India and its subcontinent countries except for Pakistan; the matches will be available on the SonyLiv (Website, App) digital platform with a paid subscription.
In Afghanistan, RTA Sports will telecast the ODI series. Afghanistan’s only sports channel, Radio Television Afghanistan, purchased the TV rights for all upcoming cricket events and tournaments played in Afghanistan.
Cricket fans in the United States will be able to watch the series on Willow TV. Canadian residents can stay tuned to ATN Cricket Plus, while Sky Sports has the TV rights in the United Kingdom.
Concerning the Middle East and North African countries, OSN Cricket HD secured the rights for all major T20 leagues, cricket series, and ICC events. The MENA countries include Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Algeria, Bahrain, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, and Morocco.
After losing the T20 series against Afghanistan at the start of the year, Team Pakistan will be looking forward to taking revenge in the ODI series scheduled to commence from August 22–26, 2023, at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Where to watch Pakistan vs Afghanistan in Sri Lanka 2023 live in Pakistan?
TV Channels/Broadcasting Rights
| COUNTRY | TV CHANNELS |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports, A Sports, Tapmad, ARY Zap |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sony Sports, Sony Six |
| Afghanistan | RTA Sports, Sony Sports |
| South Africa | SuperSport |
| USA | Willow TV |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket |
| Australia | Fox Sports, Fox Cricket 501 HD |
| UAE | Etisalat |
| Saudi Arabia | StarzPlay |
| MENA | OSN Cricket HD |
Where to watch Afghanistan vs Pakistan ODIs 2023 live in India?
Live streaming of Afghanistan vs Pakistan ODIs 2023 will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.
Live telecast of the three-match ODI series between Afghanistan and Pakistan will be shown on the Eurosport SD and Eurosport HD TV channels in India.
Afghanistan vs Pakistan ODIs 2023 schedule and live match times
Tuesday, August 22
Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 1st ODI, Hambantota – 1:30 PM
Thursday, August 24
Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Hambantota – 1:30 PM
Saturday, August 26
Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Colombo – 1:30 PM
Afghanistan vs Pakistan ODIs 2023 Squads
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Abdul Rahman, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ibrahim Zadran, Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Najibullah Zadran, Noor Ahmad, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rahmat Shah, Rashid Khan, Riaz Hassan, Suliman Saifi, Wafadar Momand
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Abdullah Shafique, Agha Salman, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Tayyab Tahir, Usama Mir.
Venues:
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota
R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.