AUS vs PAK Match Preview

Host Australia will look to complete a 3-0 sweep of the T20I series as they face Pakistan near the third and final match on Monday at Bellerive Oval in Hobart. In the second game, Australia defeated Pakistan by 13 runs, thanks to excellent performances by Matthew Short, Aaron Hardie, Spencer Johnson, and Adam Zampa. With this result, Australia has a 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. Pakistan, on the other hand, will be desperate to win a consolation match in Hobart to cap off their tour. Captain Mohammad Rizwan will be hoping for a better batting performance for this dead rubber.

AUS vs PAK Match Details

Australia vs Pakistan – 2nd Match, T20I Match

Venue: Blundstone Arena, Bellerive

Date & Time: 18th 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.

Also Read: Mohammed Shami guides Bengal to secure a thrilling win

AUS vs PAK Probable Playing XIs:

Pakistan Probable Playing XIs

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

Australia Probable Playing XIs

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

Topmost Picks for AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Australia

• Matthew Short – Matthew Short played well for Australia and finished the innings with the top-score of 32 runs off 17 balls with the help of two fours and two sixes.
• Azam Zampa – Left-arm pacer Spencer Johnson was the pick of the bowlers for Australia and claimed 5 for 26 in his full quota of overs.

Top Picks – Pakistan

• Usman Khan – Usman Khan played well for Pakistan and finished the innings with the top-score of 52 runs off 38 balls with the help of four boundaries and one six.
• Abbas Afridi – Abbas Afridi bowled well and claimed 3 for 17 in four overs. 

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 the favorites to win the final and third match against Pakistan. With Spencer Johnson, Matthew Short, and Glenn Maxwell in excellent form so far, team management is going to be hoping that the side can extend their winning streak in this dead rubber. Considering the team combination, Australia is expected to win this match.