Pakistan and Australia are set to face off in their final warm-up match ahead of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup. The contest will take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad, promising an exciting encounter between two formidable teams. Both sides will be eager to fine-tune their skills and gain momentum before the tournament kicks off.
Pakistan’s Review:
In their previous warm-up match, Pakistan suffered a five-wicket defeat against New Zealand. Captain Babar Azam will be determined to rally his team and deliver an improved bowling performance against Australia. Pakistan’s batting lineup includes key players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Saud Shakeel, and Shadab Khan, who are expected to shoulder the responsibility of scoring runs.
In the previous match against New Zealand, wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan was the standout performer, smashing a century off 94 balls. Captain Babar Azam also showcased excellent form with an 80-run innings. Pakistan’s bowling will rely on the likes of Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Usama Mir, and Shadab Khan to provide crucial breakthroughs.
Pakistan Squad: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr
Australia’s Review:
Australia, on the other hand, will be looking to deliver a clinical performance against Pakistan to boost their confidence for the World Cup. Opening with David Warner and Mitchell Marsh, their batting department also features Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis.
In their opening warm-up match against the Netherlands, Steven Smith displayed decent form with a 55-run knock, while Cameron Green contributed with 34 runs. Australia’s bowling attack, led by Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, Marcus Stoinis, and Glenn Maxwell, will aim to provide crucial breakthroughs.
Australia Squad: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey(w), Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Matthew Short, Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Marnus Labuschagne, Marcus Stoinis, Sean Abbott, Travis Head, Adam Zampa
Pitch and Weather Conditions:
The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad is expected to offer a batsman-friendly wicket with plenty of runs. The weather forecast for the match day is sunny and bright, ensuring favorable conditions for an exciting contest.
In this warm-up match, both teams will be eager to win the toss, bat first, and post a substantial total, likely exceeding 350 runs, as the previous match at this venue favored the side batting second.
Winning Prediction:
Considering the current form and the balance of both teams, Australia enters this contest as the favorites. With key players like David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, and Steven Smith in excellent form, Australia is likely to deliver a clinical batting performance against Pakistan.
Expect Australia to register a comfortable win over Pakistan at Hyderabad, providing them with the ideal momentum heading into the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Today’s Match Prediction: Australia
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