PAK vs AUS Match Details
Match: Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd ODI | Australia Tour of Pakistan
Date: Thursday, 31 March 2022
Time: 15:30 (GMT+5)
Format: ODI
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
PAK vs AUS Preview
- In the second encounter, Pakistan’s most valuable player will be Imam-ul-Haq. In the first game, he scored a lot.
- By collecting four wickets in the first match, Adam Zampa demonstrated a fantastic mix of skills. In the last 11 games he’s played, he’s taken 26 wickets.
- In the last five meetings between these two teams, Australia has won all five.
On March 31, Australia and Pakistan will play the second ODI of the three-match series. The white-ball match will be held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The series is now 1-0 in favor of Australia.
In the first ODI, the visitors cruised to a resounding victory. After being given the opportunity to bat first, the Australians achieved an expansive total of 313 runs. Travis Head was the star of the show, scoring a century off just 70 deliveries. Ben McDermott (55) and Cameron Green (40*) backed him up effectively.
Pakistan made a strong start to the chase, with Imam-ul-Haq leading the way with a ton at the top of the order. Babar Azam struck a fifty, but Pakistan collapsed for 225 in the 46th over due to a lack of contributions from others.
The brightest of the Australian bowlers was Adam Zampa, who took four wickets to help the visitors win by 88 runs.
The Australian squad will be looking to build on the momentum gained in the first ODI and win the series in the second match.
PAK vs AUS Weather Report
On match days, the weather will be bright with temperatures ranging from 36°C to 19°C. The bowlers have always loved this pitch, and that pattern has continued in the first match. It will be difficult to bat on this wicket.
PAK vs AUS Match Toss Prediction
The outcome of the match will be determined by the toss. The side that chose to bat first in the last five matches played on this ground has won five times. At this venue, the team batting first will have the advantage of the pitch and will be able to put the opposing team under pressure in the second innings.
PAK vs AUS Pitch Report
The first ODI played at the same venue, appeared to be a cracker of a batting pitch, with both teams scoring regularly and the spinners having more influence in the middle overs.
After the result of the first ODI, the captain who wins the toss will want to bat first, and a high score on the board might well work in the defending side’s favor.
Pakistan Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Shaheen Shah Afridi missed the first ODI on Tuesday due to a knee injury he sustained while batting in the nets prior to the match. Despite the fact that he is Pakistan’s finest bowler, we do not expect him to be used in this match. In the opening match, both Zahid Mahmood and Mohammad Wasim made their ODI debuts.
Recent form – L L L L L W
Pakistan’s Probable XI
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim / Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Zahid Mahmood
Australia Team News & Probable Playing XIs
In Tuesday’s game, both Nathan Ellis and Mitchell Swepson made their ODI debuts. Already short-handed, Australia lost Mitchell Marsh to injury and Ashton Agar to sickness only days before the first match. In this game, neither player is likely to be eligible for selection.
Recent form – W W L W L
Australia’s Probable XI
Aaron Finch (c), Alex Carey (wk), Travis Head, Ben McDermott, Marnus Labuschagne, Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Mitchell Swepson, Adam Zampa
PAK vs AUS Head to Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost |
| Australia | 5 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 5 |
PAK vs AUS – 2nd ODI, Dream 11
Wicket keeper
- Mohammad Rizwan
Batters
- Travis Head
- Babar Azam
- Ben McDermott
- Imam-ul-Haq
- Marnus Labuschagne
All-Rounders
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Cameron Green
Bowlers
- Haris Rauf
- Zahid Mahmood
- Adam Zampa
PAK vs AUS Prediction
Winning the toss
- Australia
Top batsman
- Pakistan – Babar Azam
- Australia –Travis Head
Top bowler
- Pakistan – Shah Afridi
- Australia – Adam Zampa
Most sixes
- Pakistan –Mohammad Rizwan
- Australia – Marcus Stoinis
Player of the Match
- Pakistan – Mohammad Rizwan
Team Scores Batting First
- Australia- 300+
- Pakistan- 310+
Pakistan are the favorites to win this match.
Following Australia’s victory in the first game, this match has taken on new significance. Pakistan’s pace bowling and middle-order batting will need to improve, while Australia’s high levels may be tested starting on Tuesday. Pakistan will win, according to our forecast.