The Men in Green face Afghanistan in a three-match series this month. If Pakistan defeats Afghanistan 3-0, it will become the world's top-ranked ODI side.
Even if Pakistan loses one match in the series, they will tumble to third position in the standings, trailing Australia.
From August 22 to 26, Afghanistan will host Pakistan in Sri Lanka. They will play the first two matches at Hambantota on August 22 and 24, before traveling to Colombo for the final ODI on August 26.
The Pakistan team will arrive in Sri Lanka on August 17 and practise there on August 19, 20, and 21.
Pakistan has won all four One-Day Internationals (ODIs) against Afghanistan. The two teams last met in the format at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019.
Pakistan VS Afghanistan Series Schedule
Following their victory against Nepal, Pakistan will return to Sri Lanka for their second match of the tournament against archrivals India on September 2 in Kandy.
There will be nine games in Sri Lanka, including the final on September 17.
Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka are in the same category, whereas India, Pakistan, and Nepal are in another.
Pakistan squad for Asia Cup and ODIs against Afghanistan
Abdullah Shafique, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Saud Shakeel (only Afghanistan series), Naseem Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Afridi, Tayyab Tahir, and Usama Mir.
Rankings Period
The rankings are updated periodically and are based on the performance of teams in ODI matches. Teams are ranked based on a points system, with points awarded for each match and series win.
However, it is worth noting that Pakistan has had a strong ODI team historically and has achieved the top ranking in the past. The rankings is subjected to changed based on the performance of teams in International matches all over. It is always best to refer to the updated rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the most accurate and current information.
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