Australia have shown they are too skilled in their own backyard.
Australia registered another victory over Pakistan in the second T20I to clinch the series with a match still left. Even though they would have liked to be more clinical, Australia will take the win and look to clean-sweep Pakistan in the T20I series.
After batting first, Australia scored 147/9, with Matthew Short top-scoring 32 in 17 balls, including two boundaries and as many maximums. Aaron Hardie (28), Glenn Maxwell (21), and Jake Fraser-McGurk (20) also got starts.
While bowling, Australia restricted Pakistan to a mere 134 to win the contest by 13 runs. Spencer Johnson took five wickets, while Adam Zampa dismissed two batters to take Australia through.
AUS vs PAK: Probable Playing XIs
Australia: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (C/WK), Aaron Hardie, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (C/WK), Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Usman Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Abbas Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem
AUS vs PAK: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The average first-innings score in Hobart since 2023 has been 165, with pacers snaring 70.83% of wickets here. Expect another nice batting deck, with some new ball help for speedsters. The team winning the toss might elect to field first, with a total of around 170 being a fighting one.
A temperature of around 13°C, with mostly cloudy, is forecast.
Top Player Picks for AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction
Marcus Stoinis (AUS)
Marcus Stoinis has 197 runs at an average of 29.50 and a strike rate of 130.14 in eight T20 innings in Hobart. He also has 3 wickets here.
Marcus Stoinis’ last five scores: 14, 21*, 8, 2 & 10. Marcus Stoinis’ previous five figures: 0/27, 0/11, 0/31, 1/30 & 1/14.
Nathan Ellis (AUS)
Due to playing for Hobart Hurricanes, Nathan Ellis has vast experience playing at this venue. His recent form has been decent.
Nathan Ellis has 35 wickets at an average of 19.71 and a strike rate of 15.51 in 24 innings in Hobart. He also has a four-wicket haul here.
Babar Azam (PAK)
Despite his recent slump, Babar Azam has a terrific record against Australia. He can score big.
Babar Azam will enjoy playing in Australia since the deck in Hobart is mostly flat.
Top Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks for AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction
Matthew Short (AUS)
Matthew Short will open the innings and has been in good touch. He can also bowl a bit.
Matthew Short has 82 runs at an average of 20.50 and a strike rate of 136.66 in four T20 innings in Hobart.
Glenn Maxwell (AUS)
Glenn Maxwell has 404 runs at an average of 57.71 and a strike rate of 164.22 in 11 T20 innings in Hobart. He also has 10 wickets at an average of 20.10 and a strike rate of 15 in ten T20 innings here.
Glenn Maxwell has 300 runs at an average of 21.42 and a strike rate of 144.92 in 14 T20I innings against Pakistan. He also has 7 wickets at an average of 24.71 and a strike rate of 20.57 in 11 T20I innings against them.
Mohammad Rizwan (PAK)
Mohammad Rizwan will open the innings and can score big on a nice batting deck in Hobart. His wicketkeeping will also fetch a few points.
Mohammad Rizwan has 151 runs at an average of 21.57 and a strike rate of 101.34 in seven T20I innings against Australia. He also has a fifty against them.
AUS vs PAK Player to Avoid
Irfan Khan (PAK)
Irfan Khan will bat in the lower order and won’t bowl. He can be avoided for this game.
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AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction
Australia have shown they are too skilled in their own backyard. There have been a few flashes of brilliance from a few Pakistani individuals but a collective performance is missing. Expect Australia to continue winning, given they have a better batting unit.
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