AUS vs PAK Match Preview

Australia will encounter Pakistan in the second T20I series match on Saturday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. In the series opener at The Gabba, Australia defeated Pakistan by 29 runs via DLS. Captain Jos Inglis is hoping the team can maintain their excellent form in this situation. In contrast, Australia completely outclassed Pakistan in the rain-shortened game played in Brisbane. Skipper Mohammad Rizwan will be hoping the team can mount a strong comeback against Australia.

AUS vs PAK Match Details

Australia vs Pakistan – 2nd Match, T20I Match

Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park

Date & Time: 16th November 2024 at 01:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

AUS vs PAK Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	157
Avg 2nd inn score	144
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

AUS vs PAK Pitch Report

In Sydney, the average first-inning score in T20Is is around 160 runs. The highest total recorded here is Australia's 221 for 5 against England. 

AUS vs PAK Weather Report

The weather forecast for Saturday's match is for light clouds and a gentle breeze.

AUS vs PAK Last Five Matches

PAK ( Pakistan )	L W W L W
AUS ( Australia )	W L L W L

AUS vs PAK Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	AUS Won	PAK Won	Tie	NR
Overall	34	22	12	0	0
Last 5	5	4	1	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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AUS vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan, Agha Salman, Irfan Khan, Haseebullah Khan, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah

Australia Probable Playing XIs

Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (c & wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson

Topmost Picks for AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Australia

• Glenn Maxwell – Glenn Maxwell produced his scintillating best for Australia and scored 43 runs off 19 balls with the help of five boundaries and three sixes.
• Azam Zampa – Leg-spinner Adam Zampa bowled well and claimed 2 for 11 in his one-over spell.

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Babar Azam – Babar has accumulated 265 runs at an average of 44.10 with one half-century to his name.
• Abbas Afridi – Medium-pacer Abbas Afridi bowled well for Pakistan and claimed 2 for 9 in one over. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AUS vs PAK Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Rizwan, Josh Inglis, Babar Azam(VC), Sahibzada Farhan, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matthew Short, Agha Salman, Glenn Maxwell(C), Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Haris Rauf

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for AUS vs PAK Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Josh Inglis, Babar Azam, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Short, Agha Salman, Glenn Maxwell, Xavier Bartlett(C), Adam Zampa, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf(VC)

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Glenn Maxwell, Xavier Bartlett

Vice-captain – Babar Azam, Haris Rauf

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

AUS vs PAK Probable Winners:

Based on their current form, Australia will be favourites to win the match against Pakistan. Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, and Nathan Ellis delivered outstanding performances in the series opener, and the team management is hoping for more of the same in this game. Considering the team combination, Australia is expected to win this match.