Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20i - Key Players for Both Teams

After the historical end to the ODI series between Australia and Pakistan, the two teams are now all set to begin the 3-match T20i series with the 1st T20 taking place at the Gabba on 14th November. Check out the match prediction for the 1st T20i between Australia and Pakistan.

After 5 years of supremacy at home in the ODI format, Australia finally tasted defeat in the 3-match ODI series against Pakistan by 1-2. It was a fabulous performance by the visitors who came out on top in the last 2 fixtures.

The 3-match ODI series started with Australia winning the first ODI comfortably as their bowlers dominated the match. However, Pakistan bounced back immediately and equalized the series with a win in the 2nd ODI.

In the third ODI, Pakistan played smart cricket and made full use of their pace bowling as it was turning out to be effective. It was a low-scoring fixture where Pakistan dominated the game overall.

It was a complete success on the foreign ground for Pakistan and that will be a huge boost for the squad and their newly elected skipper Mohammad Rizwan. They would like to continue the momentum in the T20 format as well.

Haris Rauf was the leading wicket-taker in the series with 10 wickets in 3 ODIs at an economy of 5. He is also part of the T20 series and hence there is a high possibility for his stars to shine again. The cricket betting online will have favourable odds on Haris Rauf.

Saim Ayub came out on top on the batting front. He scored 125 runs at an average of 41.66 with a strike rate of 97.65 in 3 ODIs. Ayub also scored a single half-century in the series.

Australia vs Pakistan T20i Series - Schedule

Australia vs Pakistan T20i Series - Squads

Australia

Josh Inglis (c), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Spencer Johnson, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Philippe, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa

Pakistan

Mohammad Rizwan (c), Abbas Afridi, Agha Salman, Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah Khan, Irfan Khan, Jahandad Khan, Naseem Shah, Omair Yousuf, Sahibzada Farhan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Usman Khan

Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20i - Key Players

1) Xavier Bartlett - Australia

If you Xavier Bartlett a new ball at home, he can prove deadly for the opposition. Bartlett is a new inclusion to the team and he is slowly gaining momentum in the shortest format of the game. He has made a good start to his career and the 25-year-old has a good future with the team. Against Pakistan, Bartlett’s experience in the Big Bash League will be useful for the hosts.

2) Haris Rauf - Pakistan

The leading wicket-taker in the ODI format from Pakistan, Haris Rauf, will be in the spotlight again without any doubt. He has a good experience of playing T20 format in Australia because he has been part of BBL. Rauf is also the 2nd highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in 2024 after Shaheen Afridi.

3) Adam Zampa - Australia

When it comes to the spin division, Adam Zampa will play a key role for the Aussies. He has been the leading wicket-taker for Australia in 2024 in the shortest format of the game. Zampa, at home, can be more deadly considering his recent experience.

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