AUS vs PAK 2nd ODI Preview: Key Players And Stats, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Probable XIs

Akshita Patel∙ Updated: Nov 7 2024, 12:30 PM | 3 Min Read

Australia to clash with Pakistan in 2nd ODI on November 8 [Source: @TheRealPCB, @cricketcomau/X.com]

With a 1-0 lead in the 3-game series, Australia will host Pakistan for the second ODI at Adelaide Oval on Friday, November 8 from 9.00 AM IST. It's a do-or-die game for the visitors whereas the hosts will look to seal the series before the seniors depart.

AUS vs PAK 2nd ODI: Match Details And Live Streaming

AUS vs PAK 2nd ODI: Australia favourites to clinch the series

Australia were in control of the first ODI that they won by 2 wickets in Melbourne, except for that 1 hour in the chase where Pakistan bounced back with quick 3 wickets. The visitors smelled an opening, but lapses in bowling cost them dearly as Pat Cummins' rescue effort promoted the Aussies to a 1-0 lead in the 3-game series.

Notably, Australia will field with the senior players for the final time in this tour as multiple veterans are set to be released from the squad for the finale ODI to prepare for the Border-Gavaskar series against India. Hence, the sole aim for the hosts will be to seal the series and shunt Pakistan down. As for the squad, any changes are unlikely to happen as Cummins trusts his winning combination.

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AUS vs PAK 2nd ODI: Pakistan faces do-or-die challenge

On the other hand, Pakistan lost the first game due to their own lapses, which included bowlers leaking an unnecessary amount of extra runs. They fought back fiercely by triggering 3 wickets in 2 overs. However, the total of 203 was just not enough to outclass the mighty Aussies.

Hence, heading into the do-or-die game, Mohammad Rizwan needs to do some heavy introspection. He has the tools but lacks execution. With new coach Jason Gillespie, who is well versed with Australian conditions, Pakistan must use his expertise to come up with a better plan for the 2nd ODI. Under fire senior players, including Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi, are yet to rediscover their groove, which is a worrying sign.

AUS vs PAK 2nd ODI: Oval Pitch Report

Adelaide Oval pitch will have something for everyone. While the bowlers will benefit with seam movement with the new ball, the batters can score runs in the middle overs. Spinners might fetch some turn but overall, the surface will suit the batters relatively more. Fielding first remains an ideal choice for toss winning captain.

AUS vs PAK 2nd ODI: Key Players And Stats

• Mitchell Starc: 3 wickets in first game,  Bowling average: 11.00, SR: 20.00
• Pat Cummins: 2 wickets and 32 runs in first game; Bowling average: 19.50, Batting SR: 103.23
• Josh Inglis: 49 runs in first game, Average: 49.00, SR: 116.67
• Haris Rauf: 3 wickets in first game, Bowling average: 22.33, SR: 18.00

AUS vs PAK 2nd ODI: Probable Playing XI

Australia: Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa

Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Kamran Ghulam, Agha Salman, Irfan Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain

AUS vs PAK 2nd ODI: Winner Prediction

Australia vs Pakistan 2nd ODI promises to be an exciting contest. However, given the recent form and squad strength, Australia are more likely to win the game and seal the series with a 2-0 unassailable lead.

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