As the T20I series moves forward, Australia will take on Pakistan in the second T20I in Sydney. Australia registered a comprehensive 29-run victory in the first game in a rain-curtailed seven over per side.
Batting first, Australia posted 93/4 in their allotted seven overs – thanks to quick-fire knocks from Glenn Maxwell (43) and Marcus Stoinis (21). Later, they restricted Pakistan to a mere 64/9, with all bowlers putting on a collective show.
Nathan Ellis and Xavier Bartlett snared three wickets each, while Adam Zampa dismissed two batters. Pakistan were never in the game and could only score 64/9 in seven overs, and no batter from the top could get going.
AUS vs PAK: Probable Playing XIs
Australia: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (C/WK), Aaron Hardie, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (C/WK), Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Usman Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Haseebullah Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Abbas Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah
AUS vs PAK: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The average first-innings score in Sydney has been 161, with pacers snaring 71.63% of wickets here. The track will likely be good for batting, with occasional help for speedsters. The team winning the toss might elect to field first, with a total of around 170 being a fighting one.
A temperature of around 21°C, with mostly cloudy, 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 bowl a few overs. He will enjoy playing in Sydney.
- Short has 83 runs at an average of 20.75 and a strike rate of 122.05 in five T20 innings in Sydney. He also has 2 wickets here.
Adam Zampa (AUS)
- Adam Zampa has 17 wickets at an average of 22.29 and a strike rate of 19.41 in 15 T20 innings in Sydney.
- Adam Zampa’s last five figures: 2/11, 0/10, 1/44, 2/64 & 2/74.
Haris Rauf (PAK)
- Haris Rauf will enjoy playing in Sydney. He will get some assistance off the deck. His recent form has been quite good.
- Haris Rauf’s previous five figures: 1/21, 2/24, 5/29, 3/67 & 1/57.
Top Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks for AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction
Glenn Maxwell (AUS)
- Glenn Maxwell has 394 runs at an average of 26.26 and a strike rate of 142.23 in 16 T20 innings in Sydney. He also has 10 wickets at an average of 21.10 and a strike rate of 16.80 in 11 T20 innings here.
- Glenn Maxwell has 279 runs at an average of 21.46 and a strike rate of 149.19 in 13 T20I innings against Pakistan. He also has 7 wickets at an average of 23.14 and a strike rate of 19.71 in ten T20I innings against them.
Marcus Stoinis (AUS)
- Marcus Stoinis has 185 runs at an average of 23.12 and a strike rate of 143.41 in ten T20 innings in Sydney. He also has 2 wickets here.
- Marcus Stoinis has 112 runs at an average of 37.33 and a strike rate of 155.55 in five T20I innings against Pakistan. He also has 2 wickets against them.
Babar Azam (PAK)
- Babar Azam has 386 runs at an average of 55.14 and a strike rate of 126.97 in nine T20I innings against Australia. He also has five fifties against them.
- Babar Azam has 118 runs at an average of 59 and a strike rate of 124.21 in three T20 innings in Sydney. He also has two fifties here.
AUS vs PAK Player to Avoid
Irfan Khan (PAK)
- Irfan Khan will bat in the lower order and won’t bowl, either. He can be avoided for this game.
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AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, 2nd T20I:
Australia will again start as favourites because they have a powerful batting lineup despite missing a few key players. Pakistan’s bowlers will need to step up if they are to fight. However, Australia might be more suited to the conditions and should win the game.
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