After an intriguing ODI series, Australia and Pakistan will be against each other in a three-match T20I rubber, the first of which will be played at The Gabba. It will take place on Wednesday (November 14).
Pakistan will be high on confidence after an exceptional performance in the ODI series under Mohammad Rizwan’s new leadership. A few fresh faces in the squad will look to impress at different points in the tournament.
Meanwhile, Australia will also have a new leader Josh Inglis, who led them in the final ODI game. While they are also missing a few big names in each department, Australia have enough depth and quality to give a fight to a full-fledged Pakistani side.
AUS vs PAK: Probable Playing XIs
Australia: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (C), Aaron Hardie, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Tim 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
AUS vs PAK: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The average first-innings score in Brisbane has been 178, with pacers snaring 71.66% of total wickets here. Expect a true pitch, where the ball will come on the willow, and speedsters will get some help off the deck. The team winning the toss might elect to field first, with a total of around 170 being a fighting one.
A temperature of around 25°C, with scattered thunderstorms, is forecast.
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Top Player Picks for AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction
Matthew Short (AUS)
- Matthew Short will open the innings and enjoy playing in Brisbane. He will contribute with both bat and ball, making him a valuable pick.
- Matthew Short has 128 runs at an average of 21.33 and a strike rate of 121.90 in six T20 innings in Brisbane. He also has 7 wickets at an average of 5.85 and a strike rate of 7.71 in three T20 innings here.
Spencer Johnson (AUS)
- Spencer Johnson’s bowling is perfectly suited for the conditions in Brisbane. Bowling with the new ball will increase his probability of taking wickets.
- Spencer Johnson has 8 wickets at an average of 21.87 and a strike rate of 18.25 in seven innings in Brisbane.
Haris Rauf (PAK)
- Haris Rauf was in sensational form in the ODI series and will get ample assistance off the deck in this game. Bowling in the death overs will increase his probability of taking wickets.
- Haris Rauf’s last five figures: 2/24, 5/29, 3/67, 1/57 & 2/28.
Top Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks for AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction
Marcus Stoinis (AUS)
- Marcus Stoinis is a popular captaincy option for this game. He will contribute with both bat and ball.
- Marcus Stoinis has 91 runs at an average of 30.33 and a strike rate of 140 in four T20I innings against Pakistan. He also has 2 wickets against them.
Mohammad Rizwan (PAK)
- Mohammad Rizwan is a consistent run-scorer who will fetch a few points as a wicketkeeper as well.
- Rizwan has 135 runs at an average of 27 and a strike rate of 111.57 in five T20I innings against Australia. He also has a fifty against them.
Babar Azam (PAK)
- Among the most prolific run-scorers in the shortest format, Babar Azam is a safe captaincy choice for this game.
- Babar Azam has 383 runs at an average of 63.83 and a strike rate of 126.82 in eight T20I innings against Pakistan. He also has five fifties against them.
AUS vs PAK Player to Avoid
Muhammad Irfan Khan (PAK)
- Muhammad Irfan Khan will bat in the lower order and won’t bowl much, either. He can be avoided for this game.
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AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction
Australia are missing most first-choice players but will play at home. Meanwhile, Pakistan are at full strength and have performed well lately. Still, Australia might be more suited to the conditions in Brisbane and should win the contest.
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