Pakistan and Australia is set to lock horns in the third and final ODI of the series Gaddafi stadium in Lahore On June 4th. With the three-match series level at 1-1, both teams have everything in what promises to be a thrilling decider.
Pakistan started the series with a convincing win in Rawalpindi, but Australia bounced back strongly in the second ODI. The visitors registered a hard-fought 41-run victory on a difficult spin-friendly surface thanks to a disciplined batting performance. Cameron Green, Josh English and Matt Renshaw before Nathan Ellis cast a winning spell in the ball match.
They will use experienced campaigners as hosts Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Shadab Khan advancing in a must-win matchup. Australia, on the other hand, will rely on their adaptability in Lahore and look to carry that momentum into the final of the series.
PAK vs AUS, 3rd ODI: Match Details
- Date and Time: June 4, 17:00 IST / 11:30 GMT / 16:30 Local
- Location: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
PAK vs AUS Head to Head Record in ODIs
Matches played: 113 | PAK won: 37 | Won FROM: 72 | No result/score: 4
Gaddafi stadium pitch report
The Gaddafi Stadium surface has been a significant help to the spinners during this series. The second ODI witnessed a lot of rotation, variable bounce and lack of pace outside the wicket, which made batting difficult for the batsmen who reached the crease without wasting time in the middle.
Fighters should be patient from the start and focus on building partnerships rather than attacking from the start. Spinners are again expected to play a crucial role, while fast bowlers who vary their pace effectively can also find success. Given the nature of the field, any score above 250 can be highly competitive. A captain who wins the toss may prefer to bat first and get runs on the board before allowing the spinners to take advantage of the deteriorating surface later in the game.
Groups
Pakistan: Shaheen Afridi (c), Ghazi Ghori (wk), Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Babar Azam, Salman Aga, Abdul Samad, Shadab KhanNaseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Rohail Nazir, Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Sufyan Moqim, Shamyl Hussain
Australia: Josh Inglis (c), Alex Carey (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Liam Scott, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Tanvir Sanga, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Kuhnemann, Oliver Peak, Adam Zampa
PAK vs AUS, 3rd ODI, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Pakistan are first in the toss
- Pakistan powerplay score: 40-50
- Pakistan’s total score: 240-270
Case 2:
- Australia win the toss first
- Australia powerplay score: 50-60
- Australia’s total score: 250-280
Match Result: The team to bat first to win the match.
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