Pakistan Under-19 will be up against the Afghanistan Under-19 in the 9th match of the ACC U-19 Asia Cup 2023. The match will be played at the ICC Academy, Dubai on 12th December at 11:00 AM IST.
PK-U19 vs AF-U19 (Pakistan Under-19 vs Afghanistan Under-19), Match 9 - Match Information
Match: Pakistan Under-19 vs Afghanistan Under-19, Match 9
Date: 12th December, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM IST
Venue: ICC Academy, Dubai
PK-U19 vs AF-U19 (Pakistan Under-19 vs Afghanistan Under-19), Match 9 Preview
Pakistan Under-19 have played 2 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold on the top spot, while Afghanistan Under-19 have also played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.
ACC U-19 Asia Cup 2023 Points Table
The points table of ACC U-19 Asia Cup 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PK-U19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +1.563 |
| IN-U19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.454 |
| AF-U19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.203 |
| NP-U19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -2.024 |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 18 of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2022 where Qasim Akram scored the highest fantasy points for Pakistan Under-19 with 110 match fantasy points while Izharulhaq Naveed topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Afghanistan Under-19 with 110 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Pakistan Under-19 against India Under-19, Pakistan Under-19 beat India Under-19 by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Pakistan Under-19 was Azan Awais who scored 127 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Nepal Under-19, Afghanistan Under-19 beat Nepal Under-19 by 73 runs. The top fantasy player for Afghanistan Under-19 was Noman Shah who scored 141 fantasy points.
PK-U19 vs AF-U19, ICC Academy, Dubai Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the ICC Academy, Dubai is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 222 runs. The pitch at the ICC Academy, Dubai is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for ICC Academy, Dubai
The temperature is expected to be around 24°C and humidity is expected to be around 48%. 1.18 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea.
PK-U19 vs AF-U19, Head-to-Head
In the 9 matches played between these 2 teams, the bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
PK-U19 vs AF-U19 Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shahzaib Khan | 5 | 183 | 36.6 | 0 | 0 | 15, 0, 80, 21, 67 | - |
| Azan Awais | 5 | 256 | 51.2 | 0 | 0 | 56, 41, 52, 2, 105 | - |
| Noman Shah | 5 | 124 | 24.8 | 0 | 0 | 25, 31, 29, 20, 19 | - |
- Shahzaib Khan
Shahzaib Khan is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Shahzaib Khan has scored 15, 0, 80, 21 and 67 runs averaging 36.6 per match.
- Azan Awais
Azan Awais can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Azan Awais has scored 256 runs averaging 51.2 per match.
- Noman Shah
Noman Shah is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 124 runs at an average of 24.8 per match.
PK-U19 vs AF-U19 Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Ahmad | 3 | 9 | 1.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 9, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 |
| Ubaid Shah | 3 | 1 | 0.2 | 5 | 1 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 1, 2, 0, 0, 2 |
| Faridoon Dawoodzai | 3 | 11 | 2.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 0, 11, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
- Khalil Ahmad
Khalil Ahmad is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Khalil Ahmad has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. He bowls leg-break and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 0, 1, 0, 2 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.6.
- Ubaid Shah
Ubaid Shah is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Ubaid Shah has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1.
- Faridoon Dawoodzai
Faridoon Dawoodzai is a bowler and has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Faridoon Dawoodzai bowls right-arm spin and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 0, 0, 0, 0 and 3 wickets at an average of 0.6.
PK-U19 vs AF-U19 Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arafat Minhas | 3 | 59 | 11.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 0, 57, 2, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Amir Hassan | 4 | 37 | 7.4 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 8, 0, 29 | 2, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
| Khalid Taniwal | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 0 | 0 | 3, 1, 0, 15, 2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Arafat Minhas
Arafat Minhas is an all-rounder and has an average of 93 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Arafat Minhas has scored 0, 0, 57, 2 and 0 runs at an average of 11.8 per match.
- Amir Hassan
Amir Hassan can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recent 4 matches, Amir Hassan has taken 2, 1, 0, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Khalid Taniwal
Khalid Taniwal can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 18 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 5.7. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, Khalid Taniwal has scored 21 runs at an average of 4.2 per match.
PK-U19 vs AF-U19 Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noman Shah | 5 | 124 | 24.8 | 0 | 0 | 25, 31, 29, 20, 19 | - |
| Azan Awais | 5 | 256 | 51.2 | 0 | 0 | 56, 41, 52, 2, 105 | - |
| Jamshid Zadran | 5 | 134 | 26.8 | 0 | 0 | 43, 0, 12, 22, 57 | - |
| Saad Baig | 5 | 115 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 50, 1, 45, 0, 19 | - |
| Mohammad Zeeshan | 3 | 21 | 4.2 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 20, 1, 0, 0 | 6, 0, 0, 1, 2 |
| Faridoon Dawoodzai | 3 | 11 | 2.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 0, 11, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
The top point-getters for Pakistan Under-19 are Azan Awais with 127 match fantasy points, Saad Baig with 118 match fantasy points and Mohammad Zeeshan with 112 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Afghanistan Under-19 are Noman Shah with 141 match fantasy points, Jamshid Zadran with 126 match fantasy points and Faridoon Dawoodzai with 85 match fantasy points.
PK-U19 vs AF-U19 Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arafat Minhas | 3 | 59 | 11.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 0, 57, 2, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Shahzaib Khan | 5 | 183 | 36.6 | 0 | 0 | 15, 0, 80, 21, 67 | - |
| Khalil Ahmad | 3 | 9 | 1.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 9, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 |
| Azan Awais | 5 | 256 | 51.2 | 0 | 0 | 56, 41, 52, 2, 105 | - |
| Amir Hassan | 4 | 37 | 7.4 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 8, 0, 29 | 2, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
- Arafat Minhas
Arafat Minhas can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 93 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, Arafat Minhas has scored 59 runs at an average of 11.8 per match.
- Shahzaib Khan
Shahzaib Khan is a batter and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 183 runs averaging 36.6 per match.
- Khalil Ahmad
Khalil Ahmad can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Khalil Ahmad has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. He is a leg-break bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 0, 1, 0, 2 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.6.
- Azan Awais
Azan Awais is a batter and has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Azan Awais is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 56, 41, 52, 2 and 105 runs averaging 51.2 per match.
- Amir Hassan
Amir Hassan is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Amir Hassan is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.
PK-U19 vs AF-U19 Squad Information
Afghanistan Under-19 (AF-U19) Squad: Mohammad Younus, Mohammad Asif, Ali Ahmad, Wafiullah Tarakhil, Noman Shah, Khalil Ahmad, Allah Mohammad, Sohail Khan, Hizbullah Durrani, Khalid Taniwal, Akram Mohammadzai, Nasir Hassan, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Bashir Ahmad, Naseer Khan, Jamshid Zadran, Wahidullah zadran, Adam Khan, Faheem Qasemi and Rahimullah Zurmati.
Pakistan Under-19 (PK-U19) Squad: Ali Asfand, Mohammad Zeeshan, Obaid Shahid, Ahmed Hussain, Tayyab Arif, Azan Awais, Arafat Minhas, Shamyl Hussain, Saad Baig, Mohammad Zulkifal, Aimal Khan, Shahzaib Khan, Amir Hassan, Naveed Khan, Mohammad Riazullah, Najab Khan, Ubaid Shah, Khubaib Khalil and Ahmad Hassan.
PK-U19 vs AF-U19 Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Ali Ahmad
Batters: Shahzaib Khan, Azan Awais and Tayyab Arif
All-Rounders: Arafat Minhas and Khalid Taniwal
Bowlers: Khalil Ahmad, Amir Hassan, Ubaid Shah, Faridoon Dawoodzai and Sohail Khan
Captain: Faridoon Dawoodzai
Vice-Captain: Shahzaib Khan
Photo credit: Alamy
