In this T20 match, Australia’s dominant head-to-head performance suggest they have an edge. Pakistan will need strong performances from their top players to counter Australia’s strengths.
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Get all the latest updates and tips for AUS vs PAK Fantasy 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips and Playing XI for 1st T20I of Pakistan tour of Australia. The host Australia cricket team is all set to turn their fortunes around as they will be locking horns against Pakistan in the first game of the three-match T20I series, slated to take place on November 14 at The Gabba, Brisbane. The two strong sides will aim to win the opening thriller to take a 1-0 lead.
After losing the ODI series to the Green Army, Aussie stand-in skipper Josh Inglis will aim that the 2021 T20 World Cup champions can learn from their mistakes and put in a disciplined performance in the series opening match. On the flip side, Mohammed Rizwan and his men hope to maintain their winning streak after thwarting the home team in the ODI series for almost 2 decades.
Notably, Mohammad Rizwan and Co. were magnificent across all the departments in the ODI leg, thwarting the hosts by 2-1. However, with the eye resurgence in the T20Is, a plethora of new faces are expected to play this game and showcase their mettle for the Pakistani side. In contrast, the Aussies set to seek redemption after their crushing defeat in the ODI leg. Despite missing several key players, the home team still has a solid lineup that can give the Men in Green a run for their money.
Match Information- AUS vs PAK Fantasy 11 Prediction
Probable PlayingXI
Australia
J Fraser-McGurk, MP Stoinis, Tim David, MW Short, AM Hardie, Sean Abbott, GJ Maxwell, JP Inglis(C), A Zampa, SH Johnson, Nathan Ellis
Bench: Xavier Bartlett, JR Philippe
Pakistan
Babar Azam, Agha Salman, Usman Khan, Omair Yousuf, Sufyan Moqim, Mohammad Rizwan(C), Haseebullah Khan, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, S Afridi, Abbas Afridi
Bench:Irfan Khan, Arafat Minhas, Sahibzada Farhan, J Khan
Injury News
From Pakistan side, Left-arm wrist-spinner Sufiyan Muqeem has been included in the T20I squad while all-rounder Shadab Khan has been dropped. Haseebullah Khan has been added as the back-up wicketkeeper-batter. Uncapped left-arm pacer Jahandad Khan has also been included in the T20I squad.
On the other hand, in the absence of Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins, Josh Inglis has been appointed Australia’s T20I captain. Spencer Johnson, Nathan Ellis and Xavier Bartlett have returned to squad after recovering from their respective injuries. Test regulars including captain Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and Josh Hazlewood were not considered with an eye on the upcoming BGT vs India. In addition to this, Aussie batter Cooper Connolly has been ruled out due to a hand injury. Josh Philippe has replaced him in the squad.
Weather Report- Clear Sky
Win Prediction- Australia
Pitch Condition- Balanced
Avg 1st Inning Score- 166
Pitch Report
Captains- 9
Josh Inglis AUS | wk
The Aussie stand-in-skipper Josh Inglis will be taking an onus on himself to make sure his side wins the series opener to take a lead under his leadership. The star cricketer will be looking to give the great start to his side and his work behind the stumps can give you additional fantasy points. There is no chance of missing him in your Dream 11 team.
Mohammad Rizwan PAK | wk
The newly appointed Pakistani skipper will be stepping up in the first T20I. The stylish right-handed batter will be looking to boost the top and middle-orders of the game to help visiting side taking a lead. However, his work behind the stumps and his leadership can bolster your fantasy points. One must go for this star cricketer in your Dream 11 team.
Adam Zampa AUS | bowl
He is the key spinner from the Aussie camp and will be looking to pose big threat to Pakistan batting line up in the series opener. The leg-spinner posses the ability to single handedly thwart the visitors batting line up and he will be leaving no stone unturned in doing that. One must consider him in your Dream 11 team thanks to his ability to give crucial breakthroughs to his side.
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Omair Bin Yousuf- PAK | BAT- 7.5