Pakistan And Australia are set to clash in the third and final ODI of the series Gaddafi Stadium In Lahore On June 4th. With the three-match series tied at 1-1, both teams have everything to play for in what promises to be an exciting decider.
Pakistan started the series with a resounding win in Rawalpindi, but Australia made a strong comeback in the second ODI. The visitors registered a tight 41-run win on a challenging spin-friendly surface thanks to a disciplined batting performance. cameron green, josh inglis And matt renshaw First nathan ellis Worked match-winning magic with the ball.
The host team will depend on experienced campaigners Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi And Shadab Khan Of course to move forward in the winning match. Meanwhile, Australia will take confidence from their adaptability in Lahore and will look to carry that momentum into the series finale.
PAK vs AUS, 3rd ODI: Match Details
- date and time: June 4, 5:00 PM IST / 11:30 AM GMT / 4:30 PM Local
- venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
PAK vs AUS head to head record in ODI
Matches played: 113 | PAK won: 37 | Australia won: 72 | No result/tie: 4
Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report
The Gaddafi Stadium surface has shown significant support for the spinners during this series. The second ODI saw a lot of turn, variable bounce and a lack of pace from the wicket, making it difficult for the batsmen to construct strokes, arriving at the crease without spending time in the middle.
The batsmen will have to be patient initially and focus on building partnerships rather than attacking from the start. The spinners are once again expected to play a decisive role, while fast bowlers who vary their pace effectively may also find success. Given the nature of the pitch, any score above 250 could prove highly competitive. The captain who wins the toss may choose to bat first and put runs on the board before allowing the spinners to take advantage of the deteriorating surface later in the game.
squads
Pakistan: Shaheen Afridi (captain), Ghazi Ghori (wicketkeeper), Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Babar Azam, Salman Aga, Abdul Samad, Shadab KhanNaseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Rohail Nazir, Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Sufyan Mokim, Shamil Hussain.
Australia: Josh Inglis (captain), Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Liam Scott, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Tanvir Sangha, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Kuhnman, Oliver Peak, Adam Zampa
PAK vs AUS, 3rd ODI, today match prediction
Case 1:
- Pakistan won the toss and batted first
- Pakistan’s powerplay score: 40-50
- Pakistan’s total score: 240-270
Case 2:
- Australia won the toss and batted first
- Australia’s powerplay score: 50-60
- Australia’s total score: 250-280
Match Result: The team batting first wins the competition.
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