Pakistan vs Australia 2nd ODI Match, Dream 11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket
Pakistan vs Australia 2nd ODI Match, Dream 11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket
Pakistan will face Australia in the second ODI of the three-game series on Tuesday at 4:00 PM PST at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
The hosts put on an impressive overall performance in the first ODI. Arafat Minhas shone with the ball, while Babar Azam and Ghazi Ghori contributed to the victory with their decisive shots. Pakistan will be eager to replicate that performance and clinch the series early.
Match Preview
Pakistan
Pakistan heads into the second ODI brimming with confidence after their impressive win in the series opener in Rawalpindi, where they took down Australia by five wickets. The home team showcased exceptional control with the ball, restricting Australia to just 200 runs after winning the toss.
Young spinner Arafat Minhas made a splash in his ODI debut, claiming an impressive five wickets, while Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf kept the pressure on with their bowling both at the start and during the middle overs. Pakistan’s bowlers dominated the match from the get-go, never giving Australia a chance to find their rhythm.
Australia
Australia is feeling the heat in the second ODI after a lackluster batting display in Rawalpindi. They started strong with a solid opening partnership, but things took a turn for the worse in the middle overs, leaving them all out for just 200 runs.
Matt Short kicked things off with an aggressive 55, and Matt Renshaw shone in the middle with a spirited 61. Unfortunately, Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green both went without scoring, which really hurt Australia during those crucial middle overs.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is typically flat and favors teams that can hit hard. However, there’s a chance it might play slow, similar to how it was in the first match. Spinners are expected to be key players in this game. As the match progresses, the pitch is likely to become slower, making it tougher to score runs. The coin toss will be crucial, as batting first can be quite challenging.
Probable Playing XI
Pakistan Playing XI
Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Babar Azam, Ghazi Ghori (wk), Salman Agha, Abdul Samad, Shadab Khan, Arafat Minhas, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
Australia Playing XI
Matthew Short, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis (c) (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Oliver Peake, Nathan Ellis, Tanveer Sangha, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Kuhnemann.
Top Fantasy Picks Dream11 Prediction
Pakistan Key Players
Babar Azam is an excellent choice for the captaincy of your fantasy team. In his last match, he scored 69 runs from 94 balls.
Arafat Minhas is a strong all-rounder who scored 18 runs and took five wickets in his last match. Go for him!
Abrar Ahmed is a great player for a small budget. In his last match, he took two wickets at an economy rate of 4.4.
Australia Key Players
Matthew Short could prove to be a key player in this match. The right-hander impressed in the first ODI with a well-executed 55 runs, displaying composure and skill at the wicket. Short managed his innings intelligently, taking his time to find his rhythm before gradually increasing his batting rate.
Nathan Ellis is a right-handed fast bowler and can expect to take some wickets. He recorded two wickets in the last match.
