AUS vs PAK 3rd T20I Preview: Key Players And Stats, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Probable XIs

AUS vs PAK 3rd T20I Preview [Source: @TheRealPCB/x.com]

It’s all set for a fiery finish as Australia and Pakistan lock horns for the last time in this T20I series on Monday, November 18, at Hobart’s Bellerive Oval. Australia have already clinched the series 2-0, but they will be eyeing a clean sweep. On the other hand, Pakistan have pride on the line and will be hoping to end on a high note.

AUS vs PAK 3rd T20I: Match Details And Live Streaming

AUS vs PAK 3rd T20I Preview: Australia Aiming For a Whitewash

Australia's batting in the second T20I was a mix of brief bursts without any big firepower. Matthew Short got them off to a flyer, slamming 32 off just 17 balls, while Jake Fraser-McGurk chipped in with a quick 20 off 9. Despite those promising starts, key batters like captain Josh Inglis were unable to convert, with Inglis even departing for a duck. Glenn Maxwell (21), Marcus Stoinis (14), Tim David (18), and Aaron Hardie (28) added some runs, but none stayed long enough to put up a big score as they finished with a modest 147/9.

If Australia’s batters couldn’t bring the big show, Spencer Johnson took ran riot with the ball. The pacer rattled Pakistan’s lineup, picking up five crucial wickets, leaving the visitors struggling. Adam Zampa chipped in with two wickets, while Bartlett snagged the big one, dismissing Babar Azam. Johnson’s sensational spell ensured Australia clinched the series with a game to go.

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AUS vs PAK 3rd T20I Preview: Pakistan Looking To Salvage Their Pride

Pakistan’s bowlers put up a solid effort to keep Australia in check, led by the lethal Haris Rauf, who snatched four wickets. Abbas Afridi also did his bit, bagging three wickets, while debutant Sufiyan Muqeem impressed with two. However, Pakistan’s strike bowlers, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah couldn’t find their groove and went wicketless, while some abysmal fielding and dropped catches compounded Pakistan’s problems.

In the batting department, Pakistan failed to chase down the paltry target. The top order of Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, and Sahibzada Farhan failed while Agha Salman’s dismissal for a duck only added pressure. Usman Khan stood tall and fought the lone battle with an attacking 52, while Irfan Khan gave his all with an unbeaten 37 off 28 balls. However, with wickets falling around them, Pakistan’s chase fell short by 13 runs.

AUS vs PAK 3rd T20I Pitch Report: What To Expect From Bellerive Oval Surface?

The Bellerive pitch in Hobart has traditionally given bowlers some early movement but becomes more batting-friendly as the game progresses. With an average first-innings score of 158 in T20Is here, teams have had decent success both batting first and chasing. Whoever wins the toss will likely choose to field first, hoping to cash in on a flatter pitch later on.

AUS vs PAK 3rd T20I: Key Players And Stats

• Glenn Maxwell: 157 runs in the last 5 matches, Average: 39.25, SR: 160.2
• Josh Inglis: 209 runs in the last 7 matches, Average: 52.25, SR: 178.63
• Mohammad Rizwan: 280 runs in the last 10 matches, Average: 35, SR: 111.11
• Babar Azam: 271 runs in the last 10 matches, Average: 30.11, SR: 123.74
• Adam Zampa: 14 wickets in the last 10 matches, ER: 7.32
• Sean Abbott: 11 wickets in the last 5 matches, ER: 8.42
• Haris Rauf: 17 wickets in the last 8 matches, ER: 7.58
• Shaheen Afridi: 14 wickets in the last 10 matches, ER: 7.78

AUS vs PAK 3rd T20I: Probable Playing XIs

Australia’s Probable XI: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (c & wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson

Pakistan’s Probable XI: Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan, Agha Salman, Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem

AUS vs PAK 3rd T20I: Winner Prediction

Considering the current form and how both sides have fared in the series, Australia are the favourites to win this clash.

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