Pakistan vs Australia 2018: 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi - Match Preview

Pakistan vs Australia 2018: 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi – Match Preview; After a scintillating show in Dubai in the first Test of the series, both the teams once again set to lock horns at Abu Dhabi in the 2nd Test of the series. With the series victory at stake, one can expect a cracker of the show in Abu Dhabi. After the disappointing end in the first Test, Pakistan would like to pull up their socks in the final Test of the series to bag the coveted Trophy. Meanwhile, they will also look to come over the differences that arose after the game in Dubai in the dressing room.

Pakistan vs Australia 2018: 2nd Test, Abu Dhabi – Match Preview

On the other hand, Australia has got the decent boost to head into the 2nd Test. Tim-Paine-led side showed tremendous fight in Dubai to save the Test match. Usman Khawaja has been sensational, who showed the fight with utmost grit and determination.

On the batting front, Usman Khawaja and the newbie to Test Cricket, Aaron Finch are in tremendous form while Travis Head also showed his skills in the second innings of the game in Dubai.

The only cause of worry for Australia would be the form of Marsh brothers. They both failed to tackle Pakistani bowlers in the first Test and probably, the management would hope them to come good in the second Test.

On the other hand, Pakistan hasn’t got any issues with the bat, as all their batsmen are on top-notch form. Perhaps the only concern would be the running between the wickets which dented them dearly in the first innings.

Coming to the bowling section, Australian bowlers will have the task cut out in Abu Dhabi. They have to deliver at any cost to keep Australians on the driving seat. Meanwhile, Pakistan too has their issues in the bowling department as well.

As far as the changes are concerned, both the teams would make a little repair to their bowling departments. All in all, a great game of cricket is set to make its way to entertain for the next five days.

Match Details:

Date and Time: 16-20 October, 11:30 AM IST.

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Australia Playing XI:  Aaron Finch, Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh, Mitch Marsh, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Tim Paine (c), Mitchell Starc, Peter Siddle, Nathan Lyon, Jon Holland.

Pakistan Predicted Playing XI: Mohammed Hafeez, Imam ul-Haq, Azhar Ali, Babar Azam, Asad Shafiq, Haris Sohail, Sarfraz Ahmed(w/c), Bilal Asif, Wahab Riaz, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Abbas.

Weather Conditions: The conditions are going to be tough for the players. The temperature is going to be very hot with the sun hitting the earth at 36-degree Celsius.

Pitch Conditions: The fast bowlers will have to work hard to get their wickets on this pitch. On the other hand, spinners will come into the action.