WC 2023: Pakistan opts to bat against Afghanistan

Chennai: In the 22nd match of the ICC ODI World Cup, Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat against Afghanistan.

The match is currently underway in Chennai, with Afghanistan prepared to take the field first as Pakistan starts their innings.

During the toss ceremony, Hashmatullah Shahidi, the Afghan captain, expressed his desire to have won the toss and opted to bat first.

However, luck favored Pakistan in this crucial encounter.

Notably, there has been a change in the Pakistan team lineup for this match.

Muhammad Nawaz, who was originally included in the squad, has been sidelined due to a bout of fever.

In his place, the Pakistani team has brought in Shadab Khan, a skilled all-rounder, to strengthen their lineup.

This change has been made in the hope of achieving a successful batting performance against Afghanistan.