The South Africa vs Pakistan ODI 2024 series will start in Paarl on Tuesday, December 17.

As per the South Africa vs Pakistan ODI 2024 schedule, the first match of the three-match series will be played at the Boland Park in Paarl.

The two teams will later travel to Centurion for the second ODI scheduled to take place at the SuperSport Park on December 19.

The third and final ODI of the series will be played at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on December 22.

Pakistan are currently ranked third in the ICC men’s ODI team rankings while South Africa are placed one spot below on fourth.

The South Africa cricket team will head into the ODI series brimming with confidence after securing a 2-0 win over Pakistan in the recently-concluded T20I series.

Ahead of the three-match ODI series, South Africa have announced a star-studded 15-man squad to be led by Temba Bavuma.

The likes of David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj are part of the nine additions to the squad that played the format.

Young left-arm pacer Kwena Maphaka is the only uncapped player included in the ODI squad.

Meanwhile, the hosts will miss the services of several of their pace stars including Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Nandre Burger and Wiaan Mulder due to injuries.

On the other hand, the Pakistan cricket team will look to bounce back after their disappointing performance in the T20I series.

Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan will once again lead Pakistan in the upcoming ODI series.

Sufiyan Muqeem, the 25-year-old left-arm wrist-spinner, has retained his place in the ODI squad.

Shaheen Shah Afridi will spearhead the pace bowling attack. Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain and Muhammad Irfan Khan are the other fast bowling options in the squad.

Captain Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Kamran Ghulam and Salman Ali Agha will play a key role in the batting department.

South Africa vs Pakistan ODI head-to-head

The South Africa vs Pakistan ODI head-to-head favours the former. South Africa have won 52 of the 83 ODIs while South Africa have registered 30 victories so far. One match ended with no result.

The last time these two sides met in the 50-over format, South Africa beat Pakistan by one wicket in an ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match in Chennai in October 2023.

Where to watch South Africa vs Pakistan ODI 2024 live in India

The South Africa vs Pakistan ODI 2024 series will be telecast live on Sports18 1 SD and Sports18 1 HD TV channels in India.

Live streaming of the South Africa vs Pakistan ODI 2024 series will be available on the JioCinema app and website.

South Africa vs Pakistan ODI 2024 schedule and live match start times

All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Tuesday, December 17	South Africa vs Pakistan, 1st ODI	Boland Park, Paarl	5:30 PM
Thursday, December 19	South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI	SuperSport Park, Centurion	5:30 PM
Sunday, December 22	South Africa vs Pakistan, 3rd ODI	The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg	5:30 PM

South Africa vs Pakistan ODI 2024 squads

South Africa ODI squad: Temba Bavuma (captain), Ottneil Baartman, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen (wicket-keeper), Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen

Pakistan ODI squad: Mohammad Rizwan (captain/wicket-keeper), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Tayyab Tahir, Usman Khan (wicket-keeper)

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The South Africa vs Pakistan T20 2024 series will start in Durban on Tuesday, December 10.

As per the South Africa vs Pakistan T20 2024 schedule, the first game of the three-match series will be played at the Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban.

The two teams will later travel to Centurion for the second T20I scheduled to be held at the SuperSport Park on December 13. The third and final T20I of the series will be played at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on December 14.

South Africa are currently placed sixth in the ICC men’s T20I team rankings while Pakistan are one spot below on seventh.

Ahead of the T20I series, the South Africa national cricket team has announced their 15-man squad.

South Africa’s regular T20I captain Aiden Markram has been rested for the upcoming T20I series as he is currently involved in the Test series against Sri Lanka and there is little gap between the third Test and the T20Is.

In the absence of Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen has been appointed captain for the T20I series against Pakistan.

Apart from Markram, the likes of Tristan Stubbs, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj and Marco Jansen will also miss the T20I series as they are also engaged in the Test series.

Meanwhile, right-arm pacer Anrich Nortje and left-arm wrist-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi have returned to South Africa’s T20I squad for the first time since the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

All-rounder George Linde has also made a comeback to the T20I squad after a gap of three years.

On the other hand, the Pakistan national cricket team will head into the series high on confidence after registering a 2-1 T20I series win in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe last week.

Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan will once again lead Pakistan in the three-match T20I series.

Star batter Babar Azam has returned to Pakistan’s T20I squad for the forthcoming series in South Africa. Fakhar Zaman was not considered for the T20I squad as he is yet to regain form and match fitness.

South Africa vs Pakistan T20 head-to-head

The South Africa vs Pakistan T20 head-to-head favours the latter. Pakistan have won 12 of the 22 T20Is while South Africa have registered 10 victories so far. 

The last time these two sides met, Pakistan beat South Africa by 33 runs (DLS method) in an ICC Men's T20 World Cup group match in Sydney in November 2022.

Where to watch South Africa vs Pakistan T20 2024 series live in India

The South Africa vs Pakistan T20 2024 series will be telecast live on Sports18 1 SD and Sports18 1 HD TV channels in India.

Live streaming of the South Africa vs Pakistan T20 2024 series will be available on the JioCinema app and website.

South Africa vs Pakistan T20 2024 schedule and live match start times

All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Tuesday, December 10	South Africa vs Pakistan, 1st T20I	Kingsmead, Durban	9:30 PM
Friday, December 13	South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I	SuperSport Park, Centurion	9:30 PM
Saturday, December 14	South Africa vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I	The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg	9:30 PM

South Africa vs Pakistan T20 2024 squads

South Africa T20 squad: Heinrich Klaasen (captain/wicket-keeper), Ottneil Baartman, Matthew Breetzke (wicket-keeper), Donovan Ferreira (wicket-keeper), Reeza Hendricks, Patrick Kruger, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Anrich Nortje, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton (wicket-keeper), Tabraiz Shamsi, Andile Simelane, Rassie van der Dussen

Pakistan T20 squad: Mohammad Rizwan (captain/wicket-keeper), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair Bin Yousuf, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Afridi, Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir, Usman Khan (wicket-keeper)

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The Zimbabwe vs Pakistan T20 2024 series will start in Bulawayo on Sunday, December 1.

As per the Zimbabwe vs Pakistan T20 2024 schedule, the upcoming three-match series will be played at the Queens Sports Club on December 1, 3 and 5.

Pakistan are currently placed seventh in the ICC men’s T20I team rankings while Zimbabwe are five spots below on 12th.

The Pakistan cricket team will head into the T20 international series high on confidence after clinching the recently-concluded ODI series 2-1 against hosts Zimbabwe.

After succumbing to a shocking loss in the first ODI, Pakistan bounced back to register comprehensive victories in the second and third match.

In the absence of T20I captain Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan will be led by Salman Ali Agha in the upcoming three-match T20I series in Bulawayo

Apart from Rizwan, Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah have also rested for the Zimbabwe tour.

Off-spin bowling all-rounder Qasim Akram has been included in Pakistan’s T20I squad. Right-arm pacer Mohammad Hasnain has also earned a berth in the T20I squad.

Pakistan suffered a 0-3 loss against Australia in their previous T20I series and will aim for an improved performance in the shortest format.

On the other hand, the Zimbabwe national cricket team will look to bounce back in the T20I series after going down in the 50-over format.

Under the leadership of Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe impressed in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 sub-regional qualifier in Kenya last month. As a result, Zimbabwe have retained the squad that featured in that competition.

Trevor Gwandu, Tashinga Musekiwa and Tinotenda Maposa are some of the young faces who will aim to showcase their talent at the international level.

Craig Ervine, Sean Williams and Joylord Gumbie are a few notable omissions from the T20I squad.

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan T20 head-to-head

The Zimbabwe vs Pakistan head-to-head in T20 cricket favours the Men in Green. Pakistan have won 16 of the 18 T20Is that they have played against each other. Zimbabwe have registered just two victories so far.

However, the last time these two sides met, Zimbabwe pipped Pakistan by one run in a thrilling ICC Men's T20 World Cup group match in Perth in October 2022.

Where to watch Zimbabwe vs Pakistan T20 2024 series live in India

Live streaming of the Zimbabwe vs Pakistan T20 2024 series will be available on the FanCode app and website.

There will be no live telecast of the Zimbabwe vs Pakistan T20 2024 series on any TV channel in India.

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan T20 2024 schedule and live match start times

All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Sunday, December 1	Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 1st T20I	Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo	4:30 PM
Tuesday, December 3	Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I	Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo	4:30 PM
Thursday, December 5	Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I	Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo	4:30 PM

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan T20 2024 squads

Zimbabwe T20 squad: Sikandar Raza (captain), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande (wicket-keeper), Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wicket-keeper), Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava

Pakistan T20 squad: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wicket-keeper), Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair bin Yousuf, Qasim Akram, Sahibzada Farhan (wicket-keeper), Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir, Usman Khan (wicket-keeper)

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The second ODI of Pakistan in Zimbabwe, 3 ODI Series, 2024 has Zimbabwe taking on Pakistan at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 01:00 PM IST.

ZIM vs PAK (Zimbabwe vs Pakistan), 2nd ODI - Match Information

Match: Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI
Date: 26th November 2024
Time: 01:00 PM IST
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

ZIM vs PAK (Zimbabwe vs Pakistan), 2nd ODI Preview

Zimbabwe and Pakistan have played 1 match in the series, with Zimbabwe winning all the games played so far.

In the first game of this series, Sikandar Raza was the Man of the Match and Sikandar Raza scored the highest fantasy points for Zimbabwe with 115 match fantasy points while Faisal Akram topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Pakistan with 91 match fantasy points.

ZIM vs PAK, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 228 runs. The pitch at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.

Weather Report for Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Temperature will hover around 29°C with 32% humidity. Winds at a speed of 4.44 m/s are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

ZIM vs PAK, Head to Head

In the 63 matches played between these 2 teams, Zimbabwe do not have a good record against Pakistan. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict that Pakistan will win this match. Pakistan batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Zimbabwe.

ZIM vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Saim Ayub	3	135	45	0	-	0, 11, 42, 0, 82	0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Abdullah Shafique	5	141	35.3	0	-	1, 37, 64, 12, 27	-
Craig Ervine	5	263	52.6	0	-	6, 34, 88, 135, 0	-

1. Saim Ayub
   Saim Ayub is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high-return pick in your team. He has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a top order opening left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches Saim Ayub has scored 0, 11, 42, 0, 82 runs at an average of 45 per match.
2. Abdullah Shafique
   Abdullah Shafique is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches Abdullah Shafique has scored 141 runs at an average of 35.3 per match.
3. Craig Richard Ervine
   Craig Ervine is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player is a top order left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches Craig Ervine has scored 6, 34, 88, 135, 0 runs at an average of 52.6 per match.

ZIM vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Mohammad Hasnain	4	2	-	4	36.3	0, 0, 0, 2, 0	1, 1, 1, 0, 1
Haris Rauf	4	0	0	11	14.2	0, 0, 0, 0, 0	1, 2, 5, 0, 3
Richard Ngarava	3	54	27	1	53	48, 0, 0, 6, 0	0, 0, 1, 0, 0

1. Mohammad Hasnain
   Mohammad Hasnain is a bowler with an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 4 matches this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 36.3. Mohammad Hasnain has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 5, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
2. Haris Rauf
   Haris Rauf is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 4 matches Haris Rauf has taken 1, 2, 5, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 14.2. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
3. Richard Ngarava
   Richard Ngarava is a bowler with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.1 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a left-arm fast medium bowler and in the last 3 matches Richard Ngarava has taken 1 wickets at an average of 53. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches Richard Ngarava played here and has taken 1 wickets.

ZIM vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Sean Williams	3	64	32	3	35.3	23, 0, 41, 0, 0	0, 2, 0, 1, 0
Sikandar Raza	3	123	61.5	2	26	39, 0, 84, 0, 0	0, 2, 0, 0, 0
Salman Agha	3	68	22.7	4	17.5	0, 4, 12, 52, 0	3, 0, 0, 0, 1

1. Sean Colin Williams
   Sean Williams is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a top order batter, bats left-handed. In the recently played 3 matches Sean Williams has scored 23, 0, 41, 0, 0 runs averaging 32 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 wickets, averaging at 35.3 wickets per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Sean Williams has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 2 wickets.
2. Sikandar Raza Butt
   Sikandar Raza is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. Sikandar Raza is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches he has scored 39, 0, 84, 0, 0 runs averaging 61.5 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 26 per match. Sikandar Raza has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 2 wickets.
3. Salman Ali Agha
   Salman Agha can be a high risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Salman Agha has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He bowls off break and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 3, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 17.5. Salman Agha has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches.

ZIM vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Saim Ayub	3	135	45	0	-	0, 11, 42, 0, 82	0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Sean Williams	3	64	32	3	35.3	23, 0, 41, 0, 0	0, 2, 0, 1, 0
Sikandar Raza	3	123	61.5	2	26	39, 0, 84, 0, 0	0, 2, 0, 0, 0
Mohammad Hasnain	4	2	-	4	36.3	0, 0, 0, 2, 0	1, 1, 1, 0, 1
Salman Agha	3	68	22.7	4	17.5	0, 4, 12, 52, 0	3, 0, 0, 0, 1

1. Saim Ayub
   Saim Ayub is a batter with an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats left-handed. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 135 runs at an average of 45 per match.
2. Sean Colin Williams
   Sean Williams is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Sean Williams has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. He is a top order left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 64 runs at an average of 32 per match. Sean Williams is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 wickets, averaging at 35.3 wickets per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches Sean Williams played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
3. Sikandar Raza Butt
   Sikandar Raza is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches Sikandar Raza has scored 123 runs averaging 61.5 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets, averaging at 26 wickets per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Sikandar Raza has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
4. Mohammad Hasnain
   Mohammad Hasnain is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Mohammad Hasnain is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 4 matches he has taken 1, 1, 1, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 36.3. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 5, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
5. Salman Ali Agha
   Salman Agha can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Salman Agha has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He bowls off break and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 3, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 17.5. Salman Agha has done very well against this opposition, taking 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches.

ZIM vs PAK Squad Information

Pakistan (PAK) Squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Saim Ayub, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Irfan Khan, Shahnawaz Dahani, Ahmed Daniyal, Faisal Akram and Haseebullah Khan

Zimbabwe (ZIM) Squad: Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Joylord Gumbie, Richard Ngarava, Brandon Mavuta, Dion Myers, Faraz Akram, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tashinga Musekiwa, Clive Madande, Brian Bennett and Tinotenda Maposa

ZIM vs PAK Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Joylord Gumbie and Clive Madande

Batters: Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique

All-Rounders: Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Salman Agha and Kamran Ghulam

Bowlers: Mohammad Hasnain and Haris Rauf

Captain: Joylord Gumbie

Vice-Captain: Sean Williams

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Australia (AUS) will lock horns with Pakistan (PAK) in the second game of the Pakistan in Australia, 3 T20I Series, 2024. The match will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney on 16th November 2024 at 01:30 PM IST.

AUS vs PAK (Australia vs Pakistan), 2nd T20I - Match Information

Match: Australia vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I
Date: 16th November 2024
Time: 01:30 PM IST
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney

AUS vs PAK (Australia vs Pakistan), 2nd T20I Preview

Australia and Pakistan have played 1 match in the series, with Australia winning all the games played so far.

In the first game of this series, Glenn Maxwell was the Man of the Match and Xavier Bartlett scored the highest fantasy points for Australia with 93 match fantasy points while Abbas Afridi topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Pakistan with 78 match fantasy points.

AUS vs PAK, Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 156 runs. Batting first should be the preferred option at the venue, with the team batting first winning 74% of its matches.

Weather Report for Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney

Temperature will hover around 19°C with 84% humidity. Winds at a speed of 9.03 m/s are expected.

Pace or Spin?

Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.

AUS vs PAK, Head to Head

In the 26 matches played between these 2 teams, Australia bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while batters have earned the most fantasy points for Pakistan.

AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Babar Azam	5	158	39.5	0	-	32, 33, 13, 44, 36	-
Mohammad Rizwan	5	133	33.3	0	-	17, 53, 31, 9, 23	-
Josh Inglis	5	227	56.8	0	-	42, 37, 103, 27, 18	-

1. Mohammad Babar Azam
   Babar Azam can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches Babar Azam has scored 158 runs averaging 39.5 per match.
2. Mohammad Rizwan
   Mohammad Rizwan is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. This player is a top order opening right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches Mohammad Rizwan has scored 133 runs at an average of 33.3 per match.
3. Joshua Patrick Inglis
   Josh Inglis is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.7. This player is a top order batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Josh Inglis has scored 42, 37, 103, 27, 18 runs at an average of 56.8 per match.

AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Shaheen Afridi	3	13	-	5	14.4	0, 13, 0, 0, 0	3, 0, 1, 1, 0
Sean Abbott	4	4	4	8	13.4	0, 4, 0, 0, 0	2, 0, 3, 2, 1
Adam Zampa	4	5	5	4	28.8	0, 5, 0, 0, 0	0, 0, 2, 1, 1

1. Shaheen Shah Afridi
   Shaheen Afridi is a bowler with an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a left-arm fast bowler and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 14.4. Shaheen Afridi has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 1, 2, 2 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 2, 3 wickets.
2. Sean Anthony Abbott
   Sean Abbott is a bowler with an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Sean Abbott is a right-arm fast medium bowler and in the recently played 4 matches he has taken 2, 0, 3, 2, 1 wickets at an average of 13.4. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0, 2, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Sean Abbott has bowled well at this venue in the recent 4 matches he played here and has taken 6 wickets.
3. Adam Zampa
   Adam Zampa is a bowler with an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a leg break googly bowler and in the recently played 4 matches Adam Zampa has taken 0, 0, 2, 1, 1 wickets at an average of 28.8. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 1, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 4 matches Adam Zampa played here and has taken 2, 1, 1, 0, 1 wickets.

AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Matthew Short	3	94	47	5	7.2	0, 28, 41, 0, 25	5, 0, 0, 0, 0
Aaron Hardie	3	31	-	3	18	20, 0, 0, 11, 0	0, 0, 2, 0, 1

1. Matthew William Short
   Matthew Short is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches Matthew Short has scored 94 runs averaging 47 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets at an average of 7.2 per match. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches Matthew Short played here and has taken 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
2. Aaron Mark Hardie
   Aaron Hardie is an all-rounder with an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 18.

AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Shaheen Afridi	3	13	-	5	14.4	0, 13, 0, 0, 0	3, 0, 1, 1, 0
Sean Abbott	4	4	4	8	13.4	0, 4, 0, 0, 0	2, 0, 3, 2, 1
Babar Azam	5	158	39.5	0	-	32, 33, 13, 44, 36	-
Matthew Short	3	94	47	5	7.2	0, 28, 41, 0, 25	5, 0, 0, 0, 0
Adam Zampa	4	5	5	4	28.8	0, 5, 0, 0, 0	0, 0, 2, 1, 1

1. Shaheen Shah Afridi
   Shaheen Afridi is a bowler with an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Shaheen Afridi is a left-arm fast bowler and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 14.4. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 2, 1, 2, 2 wickets in the recent matches. Shaheen Afridi has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 2, 3 wickets.
2. Sean Anthony Abbott
   Sean Abbott is a bowler with an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recent 4 matches Sean Abbott has taken 2, 0, 3, 2, 1 wickets at an average of 13.4. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 2, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 4 matches Sean Abbott played here and has taken 4, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets.
3. Mohammad Babar Azam
   Babar Azam is a batter with an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 158 runs at an average of 39.5 per match.
4. Matthew William Short
   Matthew Short is an all-rounder with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. Matthew Short is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 0, 28, 41, 0, 25 runs averaging 47 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets, averaging at 7.2 wickets per match. Matthew Short has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
5. Adam Zampa
   Adam Zampa is a bowler with an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a leg break googly bowler and in the recent 4 matches Adam Zampa has taken 4 wickets at an average of 28.8. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 1, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 4 matches Adam Zampa played here and has taken 5 wickets.

AUS vs PAK Squad Information

Australia (AUS) Squad: Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis, Xavier Bartlett, Tim David, Spencer Johnson, Josh Philippe, Aaron Hardie, Nathan Ellis and Jake Fraser-McGurk

Pakistan (PAK) Squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Agha, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Khan, Omair Yousuf, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi, Haris Rauf, Irfan Khan, Haseebullah Khan, Sufiyan Muqeem, Arafat Minhas and Jahandad Khan

AUS vs PAK Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Matthew Short, Aaron Hardie and Marcus Stoinis

Batters: Babar Azam and Omair Yousuf

All-Rounder: Usman Khan

Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Abbas Afridi and Haris Rauf

Captain: Aaron Hardie

Vice-Captain: Usman Khan

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