AUS vs PAK 2nd ODI Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s 2nd ODI Match Between Australia And Pakistan?
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AUS vs PAK 2nd ODI Match Prediction [Source: @TheRealPCB/x.com]
Australia and Pakistan are all set for round two of their ODI series on Friday, November 8 at the Adelaide Oval. The Aussies clinched the first match by the skin of their teeth as they scraped through with a two-wicket win. Now, they will be looking to clinch the series in Adelaide while Pakistan will be fighting tooth and nail to keep their hopes alive.
Australia
The Aussies weren’t exactly firing on all cylinders in the first ODI. Pat Cummins pulled them through with a captain’s knock at the end, showing nerves of steel, while Starc has been in red-hot form this season. Steve Smith chipped in with a solid 44, easing concerns about his form, but Marnus Labuschagne is still in a bit of a slump, scoring just 16. The likes of Matthew Short and Jake Fraser-McGurk, who failed in the series opener, will look to add some runs to their names.
Furthermore, Josh Hazlewood is likely to return, probably taking Sean Abbott’s spot, and this will be his only game before the big Test series against India. With heavyweights like Cummins, Smith, Hazlewood, Starc, and Labuschagne set to play their final ODI before the Tests, the Aussies will be hoping to finish with a bang.
Pakistan
For Pakistan’s new skipper Mohammad Rizwan, the first match didn’t go as planned, but his team fought hard. Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah came out all guns blazing as they almost defended a modest score of 203 with some sensational pace bowling. However, the Adelaide Oval has shorter boundaries than the MCG, so they may need to adjust their tactics and focus on tight line and length.
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were the shining lights in Pakistan’s batting with 37 and 44 respectivelty Still, the team will need more from their top order to post a competitive total. Naseem Shah left the field with leg cramps in the first game, and it’s still up in the air whether he’ll play on Friday as Pakistan looks to level the series.
AUS vs PAK Head-to-Head Records
| Categories | Australia | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 109 | 109 |
| Matches Won | 71 | 34 |
| Matches Lost | 34 | 71 |
| No Result/Tie | 3/1 | 3/1 |
How Will the Adelaide Oval Pitch Behave?
Adelaide Oval might be known as a batting heaven but it’s been tricky lately, as seen in a low-scoring Sheffield Shield game this week, where the pitch helped spinners. However, for white-ball cricket, the surface usually flattens out, and with short square boundaries, we could see quick scoring. Out of the 86 ODIs at the venue, teams batting first have won 46 games as compared to chasing sides that ever emerged victorious in 38 matches. So, expect captain winning the toss to field first.
Players To Watch Out For In AUS vs PAK 2nd ODI
Top All-Rounders
Glenn Maxwell (Australia)
Glenn Maxwell had a forgettable first game, where he was dismissed for a golden duck by Haris Rauf. With the ball, he bowled three overs for 11 without a wicket. The all-rounder has the ability to change the game in a flash and he will be one of the players to watch out for.
Agha Salman (Pakistan)
Agha Salma struggled to get going in the last match as he played a dismal knock of 12 off 29 balls. He will look to come to come good for Pakistan in this game and his role will be vital if the visitors are to level the series.
Top Batting Performers
Steven Smith (Australia)
Over the last 10 matches, Steve Smith has accumulated 275 runs at an average of 39.29 and a strike rate of 86.75. In the first ODI against Pakistan, he contributed a vital 44 runs and he will look to get a big score in this game.
Babar Azam (Pakistan)
Babar Azam has accumulated 357 runs in his last 10 matches, averaging 39.67 with a strike rate of 83.02. He scored 37 in the first game and was dismissed after getting his eye in. The Pakistan batting mainstay will aim to put in a substantial score in the second ODI.
Top Bowling Performers
Mitchell Starc (Australia)
Mitchell Starc has claimed 11 wickets in his last 6 matches at an economy rate of 6.19 and a strike rate of 28. In the first ODI, the southpaw put in a Player of the Match performance by taking 3 wickets for 33 runs and he will look to replicate his heroics in the upcoming match.
Haris Rauf (Pakistan)
Haris Rauf has taken 19 wickets in his last 10 matches at an economy rate of 6.82 and a strike rate of 27.78. His bowling was menacing in the last game as he picked three wickets and kept his side in the hunt. His role will be critical for Pakistan, who will hope that the pacer once again delivers the goods in this important match.
Today's Match Prediction: AUS vs PAK 2nd ODI
Predicted Top Performers
Australia – Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc
Pakistan – Agha Salman, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf
AUS vs PAK 2nd ODI: Predicted Score
Predicted first innings score: 230-250
Predicted second innings score: 225-245
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