Australia vs Pakistan: Australia and Pakistan will face again in the 2nd ODI after a closely fought series opener. Australia had to rely on their lower order to secure the victory after a late comeback from Pakistan.

Match Details

• Fixture: 2nd ODI, Pakistan in Australia 2024
• Date: Friday, 8th November
• Time: 09:00 (local)
• Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Australia will host Pakistan in the second of the three-match ODI series, with both sides aiming to build momentum and secure a series lead. This highly anticipated clash promises competitive cricket, with Australia carrying home advantage and recent form over Pakistan.

Head-to-Head Record

Australia and Pakistan have faced off in ODIs 109 times. Australia holds a significant edge with 71 wins to Pakistan’s 34, while one game ended in a tie and three in no result.

Head-to-Head Summary

• Australia: 71 wins
• Pakistan: 34 wins
• Ties: 1
• No Result: 3

Last 5 Matches

• Australia: W-L-L-W-W
• Pakistan: L-W-W-L-L

Last 5 Meetings

1. 4th November 2024: Australia won by 2 wickets (99 balls remaining)
2. 20th October 2023: Australia won by 62 runs
3. 2nd April 2022: Pakistan won by 9 wickets (73 balls remaining)
4. 31st March 2022: Pakistan won by 6 wickets (6 balls remaining)
5. 29th March 2022: Australia won by 88 runs

Australia leads the recent encounters, winning three of the last five.

Possible Lineups

Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott.

Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Aamir Jamal, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Arafat Minhas, Haris Rauf/Mohammad Hasnain.

Key Players

Australia

• Steven Smith: Averaging 39.29 with 275 runs in his last 10 games, Smith’s experience at No.3 will be crucial.
• Adam Zampa: A consistent threat with 15 wickets in his last 9 games, Zampa’s control in the middle overs could trouble Pakistan.

Pakistan

• Mohammad Rizwan: Pakistan’s most consistent batter recently, averaging 62.71 with a strike rate of 90.51.
• Shaheen Shah Afridi: With 20 wickets in his last 10 games, Shaheen’s ability to swing the new ball and generate pace will be a key weapon.

Prediction for Australia vs Pakistan

Australia, with their recent winning momentum and home conditions, are the favorites going into the game. However, Pakistan’s unpredictability and quality players like Rizwan and Shaheen Afridi keep them well in contention. Expect a competitive battle with Australia having a slight edge.

Prediction: Australia to win

Where to Watch Australia vs Pakistan

• India: Star Sports 1, live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar
• Pakistan: A Sports, live streaming on Tamasha

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