Pakistan and Australia will lock horn against eachother in a three-match T20 series starting from 14th November. Match Preview:
After the incredible ODI series between the two nation, Australia and Pakistan will be up against eachother in a T20 series. Pakistan won a ODI series after long 22 years and if anything the side will look to replicate the same heroics in the upcoming T20 series as well.
Talking about Australia, they will be without their regular captain Mitchell Marsh and T20 opener Travis Head. Josh Inglis will lead the side as he was also captain in the last ODI as well. As Marsh and other main players will be preparing for India test series.
Matthew Short and Jake Fraser-McGurk will be the openers for Australia for the very first time in T20. Nathan Ellis and Xavier Bartlett will make long-awaited returns from injury and Spencer Johnson will be the important part of australian pace attack.
For Pakistan, it will be there first T20 series since t20 worldcup 2024. Muhammad Rizwan will lead the side along side Salman ali Agha being his deputy. The captain is confident to beat Australia in the T20 as well.
“We are confident after beating Australia in the ODI series but international cricket is always challenging so we aim to do things as better as we can going into this T20I series against Australia.
Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem shah will be the key pacers for Pakistan. Besides them Haris Rauf who was player of the series in ODIS will be the deciding factor between two teams.
The approach of Rizwan and Babar will be crucial in the opening as the duo received alot of criticism during worldcup
For Australia Tim David will be notable player in the Australia’s lineup while Pakistan’s batting lineup will be dependent on Babar Azam mainly.
Predicted Playing XIs
Australia: Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis (c & wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie, Tom David, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Nathan Ellis.
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (C/WK), Usman Khan, Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha, Arafat Minhas, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi
Pitch and weather report:
While the rain is expected to ruin the game, it can be a high scoring game nontheless. The only professional fixture held at gabba was during the WBBL fixture and it was one of the highest run-scorer game of the season. The ball is likely to swing and it will likely assist the pacers.
Head-to-head record:
A total of 25 games have been played between Pakistan and Australia. Pakistan has won 13 games while Australia stood victorious in 11 games. Pakistan is likely to extend their tally as they are favourate to win the series.
Predictions:
If Haris Rauf keeps his proformance up to the mark, Pakistan is likely to win the first T20 of the series.
Where to watch:
Australia: Kayo Sports
Pakistan: Tapmad
India: Star Sports 1
