AUS vs PAK Match Prediction- 3rd ODI, Pakistan tour of Australia 2024

Australia and Pakistan are all set to lock horns against each other in the third ODI. The upcoming game will decide the winner of the ongoing AUS vs PAK series.

The series is currently locked at 1-1. After losing the first game in Melbourne by 2 wickets, Pakistan won the second game by 9 wickets to draw level. With the series now set for a thrilling end, below is the complete prediction for the game.

AUS vs PAK Team Analysis

Australia:

With Pat Cummins and several other Test stars rested, Josh Inglis will be leading a new-look Australian team in the third Australia vs Pakistan ODI.

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Pakistan:

Mohammad Rizwan will be leading a spirited side in the third game. The wicketkeeper-batsman is eyeing a famous series win in his first assignment as Pakistan's ODI captain.

AUS vs PAK Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The match will be played at the Perth Stadium, a venue that has hosted only two ODIs so far and not a single ODI since 2018. The venue did host a T20I in February this year and it was a high-scoring contest.

As per reports, a fast and bouncy surface is expected on the ground. At the same time, the venue is also known to be a high-scoring ground. So expect pacers as well as batters to get good assistance from the surface. With both the teams having some fine bowlers in their squad, one can expect a tight clash.

Form and Fitness

There are no injury concerns for either of the two teams. However, Australia will be without a number of big names such as Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, and Josh Hazlewood. The players will not be playing the third AUS vs PAK ODI in order to prepare for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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Tactical Acumen

Australia - While Australia have not really looked in good form in the series so far, they have the home advantage with them. The hosts will be looking to make the most of it.

Pakistan - For Pakistan, the form and momentum are on their side. Their pacers have also looked in great form so far and will be looking to make the most of the pacer-friendly conditions in Perth.

AUS vs PAK Match Prediction- 3rd ODI, Pakistan tour of Australia 2024

Score Prediction

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AUS - Captain Josh Inglis is expected to make a good impact with the bat. Xavier Bartlett can also make a good impact with the ball.

PAK- For Pakistan, all eyes will be on their pace duo of Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf. Their openers Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique will also eye good performances after scoring fifties in the second AUS vs PAK ODI.

Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for AUS in the match: Josh Inglis or Matthew Short

Who will score the most runs for PAK in the match: Babar Azam or Mohammad Rizwan

Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for AUS in the match: Xavier Bartlett or Adam Zampa

Who will pick the most wickets for PAK in the match: Shaheen Afridi or Haris Rauf

Who will win the Match?

With Australia having the home advantage and Pakistan looking in good form, it is not really easy to make the prediction for the second AUS vs PAK ODI. However, one can consider Australia a slight favorite only because of the home advantage.

Conclusion

With the series on the line, both Pakistan and Australia will be looking to give their all in the upcoming game. Australia has not lost a home ODI series against Pakistan since 2002 and will be desperate to extend the run.