Get the latest predictions for Australia’s playing XI in their 2nd ODI against Pakistan. With a 1-0 series advantage, Australia will look for a series win in the second ODI between AUS and Pakistan. In an exciting match, the hosts, led by Pat Cummins, won the first ODI by two wickets. Adelaide Oval Stadium will host the second ODI between Australia and Pakistan, and both teams will do everything in their power to win. There will only be three One-Day Internationals between Australia and Pakistan. Both teams have been relaxing ahead of their pivotal second match in the three-match series since arriving in Adelaide from Melbourne on Tuesday afternoon after a lengthy travel.
Australia won the series and played their strongest eleven in the final match. In the upcoming game, they may also stick with the same starting lineup. We take a look at their prediction of Australia’s Playing XI for their 2nd ODI against Pakistan.
Top Order:
Matthew Short and Jake Fraser-McGurk start the innings batting attack for the team. During the last ODI match, Matthew Short got out on just one run, however, he will aim for a comeback in 2nd ODI and will get more runs. Jake Fraser-McGurk got a good start but went on while hitting a shot on 16 runs. Steve Smith bats at No. 3 position and controls the top order. During the last game, he scored 44 runs when other batters failed.
Middle Order:
Marnus Labuschagne is there to support the middle order. In the last game, he got a low score but in the second match, he made a comeback. All-rounder Glenn Maxwell adds more to the middle order as he can score big knocks. However in the end Glenn Maxwell failed both with bat and ball. But he will make a comeback in the second ODI. Josh Inglis was the only highest run-getter in the last ODI against Pakistan. His batting helped Australia make a comeback in the chase where other batters failed to score.
Lower Middle Order:
Aaron Hardie helped Australia to gain control of the match. He was effective with both bat and ball in the first ODI. Captain Pat Cummins again showed why he is the best player in the world. During the last ODI against Pakistan, he scored 32 runs which was a match-winning knock for the team.
Bowlers:
Sean Abbott and Mitchell Starc open the bowling attack for the team. Both are dangerous and the main players of the team. In the last game, Sean Abbott got one wicket and can add some runs with the bat. Mitchell Starc got three wickets and was awarded the Man Of the Match award.
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