Pakistan vs Australia 2018: 1st T20I, Abu Dhabi - Match Preview
Published - 24 Oct 2018, 05:16 PM | Updated - 22 Aug 2024, 11:56 PM
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Pakistan vs Australia 2018: 1st T20I, Abu Dhabi – Match Preview; After the horrendous Test match in Abu Dhabi, Australia would like to change their fortune at the very same ground by tackling Pakistan in the shorter version of the game. On the other hand, Pakistan is looking to add yet another trophy to their fine T20I run.
Meanwhile, Pakistan would like to carry on the momentum against Australia. They have entered into their favourite format and also looks to solidify their position in the ICC T20I Team rankings as well.
On the other hand, the visitors would be looking to get back to the winning ways under Aaron Finch’s captaincy. They would also like to take the revenge of the Test series and also the final match when the duo involved in the tri-series final.
Team Combinations:
Pakistan had already named their 12-member squad by leaving out Shoaib Malik. Meanwhile, they brought back Mohammad Hafeez, who is set to open with Fakhar Zaman. The southpaw will be the cynosure of the eyes, as he always carried a good record against Australia.
Meanwhile, Hussain Talat will take the number three position followed by Babar Azam and Sarfraz Ahmed. Imad Wasim is back in the team alongside Faheem Ashraf. Moreover, Shadab Khan is the other player to watch out alongside Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Coming to Australia, they are pretty clear in their batting line-up with Finch and Short opening the innings. The addition of Chris Lynn, Maxwell and Carey will strengthen the team core group.
Mitchell Starc is unlikely to take the field while Andrew Tye and Billy Stanlake are expected to deliver the goods. Meanwhile, Adam Zampa and Nathan Lyon will take care of the spin bowling duties. All in all, an intriguing clash is at the store.
Match Details of Pakistan vs Australia 2018, 1st T20I:
Time – Pakistan vs Australia, 1st T20I, October 24th, 09:30 PM IST.
Venue – Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Pitch Conditions – The conditions would favour the bowlers on Abu Dhabi Track. The batsmen need to work hard to earn their runs for the team.
Weather Conditions – The forecast suggests no rain on Wednesday. A full game is on the table.
Playing XI:
Pakistan – Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Babar Azam, Sarfraz Ahmed (c & wk), Hussain Talat, Asif Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi
Australia – Aaron Finch (c), Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Ashton Agar, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Chris Lynn, Glenn Maxwell, D Arcy Short, Billy Stanlake, Andrew Tye, Adam Zampa
