Pakistan will take over Australia In the second ODI of the three-match series Gaddafi stadium in Lahore today. The hosts go into the contest with confidence after taking a 1-0 lead in the series with a comfortable five-wicket win in the series opener in Rawalpindi.
The first ODI witnessed several impressive performances from Pakistan’s young stars. Debutante Arafat Minhas while he played with a sensational five-wicket haul Gazi Gori he hit a composed half-century together Babar Azam Guiding the Men in Green to victory. Australia, on the other hand, will be keen to bounce back and keep the series alive after a disappointing batting display in the opening match.
PAK vs AUS, 2nd ODI: Match details
- Date and Time: June 3, 17:00 IST / 11:30 GMT / 16:30 Local
- Location: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
PAK vs AUS Head to Head Record in ODIs
Matches played: 112 | PAK won: 37 | Won FROM: 71 | No result/score: 4
Gaddafi stadium pitch report
The Gaddafi Stadium pitch is expected to provide a balanced battle between bat and ball. While batters who spend time in the middle should be rewarded, the surface is unlikely to allow for a free-flowing stroke from the get-go. The fast bowlers are expected to find help with the new ball, making early passes important for both teams.
Spinners can also have a role to play when the match wears down, especially if the pitch starts to slow down. A total of around 280 could prove competitive and the skipper who wins the toss may prefer to take advantage of the lightning and fresh conditions first before chasing later in the day.
Groups
Pakistan: Shaheen Afridi (c), Ghazi Ghori (wk), Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Babar Azam, Salman Agha, Abdul Samad, Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Rohail Nazir, Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Sufyan Moqim, Shamyl Hussain
Australia: Josh Inglis (c), Alex Carey (wk), Marnus LabuschagneMatthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Cameron Greene, Liam Scott, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Tanveer Sangha, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Kuhneman, Oliver Peak
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PAK vs AUS, 2nd ODI, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Pakistan are first in the toss
- Australia powerplay score: 50-60
- Australia’s total score: 280-310
Case 2:
- Australia win the toss first
- Pakistan power play score: 45-55
- Pakistan’s total score: 260-290
Match Result: The bowling team that came first in the competition.
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