Afghanistan v Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 2023

Babar Azam's team rose to the top of the ODI rankings heading into the Asia Cup

Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper put on a 110-run stand for the third wicket

After Pakistan's literal heist in the 2nd ODI, they may want to test their bowling bench strength in the dead rubber

Afghanistan let slip a golden opportunity to register their first ODI win over Pakistan

Pakistan fought back at the back end with regular strikes

In the first match, Haris Rauf-powered Pakistan skittled out Afghanistan for only 59, their second lowest ODI score

The fast bowler registered his maiden five-fer to bowl Afghanistan out for 59 in their chase of 201

Mujeeb, Rashid and Nabi among the wickets but Imam, Shadab take Pakistan to a fighting score

Afghanistan bowling coach Hasmid Hassan singled out young fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi for a lot of praise

The spinner's return suggests that he could be in the reckoning for the World Cup