Australia vs Pakistan 2nd T20i - Key Players

Australia vs Pakistan 2nd T20i is scheduled to take place on Saturday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The first was delayed due to interruption because of the rains but the hosts scored a win by not allowing the visitors to complete their chase.

After losing out on the ODI series against Pakistan, the hosts needed a punch of positivity in the white-ball cricket. Winning the first T20 in the 3-match T20 series will be an advantage for the rest of the series for Australia. Prediction for today match predicts the odds in favour of Australia.

Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20 International  - Summary

A delayed start to the first T20 international led it to be reduced to only 7 overs. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first but the decision worked against the team and the batters failed to complete the chase.

Australian opening partnership was sent back to the pavilion in the early horse of the game. Matt Short (7 off 4) and Jake Fraser-McGurk (9 off 5) were the early departures. However, the experienced Australian firepower Glenn Maxwell came to the rescue for the team.

Glenn Maxwell scored 43 off 19 balls at a strike rate of 226.32 and gave the required push to the team. Marcus Stoinis contributed with 21 off 7 balls at a strike rate of 300.

From Pakistan’s bowling unit, it was not a good performance. The bowlers failed to control the run rate of the opposition. Abbas Afridi picked up 2 wickets at an economy of 9 in a single over. Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf picked up a single wicket each but their economy was on the higher side with 18.50 and 10.50.

Pakistan’s batting unit was a complete failure because they were under pressure to score quick runs. It is because of the same reason they lost their 6 wickets at a score of 24 runs. Abbas Afridi was the leading scorer with 20 off 10 balls at a strike rate of 200.

Australian bowlers kept good control over the opposition picking up wickets in every over. Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis scalped 3 wickets each at an economy of 6.50 and 4.50 respectively. Adam Zampa picked up 2 wickets at an economy of 11 but Spencer Jhonson was costly at an economy of 14.50 while he picked up a single wicket.

Australia vs Pakistan 2nd T20i  - Key Players

1) Xavier Bartlett - Australia

Xavier Bartlett tops the charts again for the 2nd T20 international for Australia. He has immense experience when it comes to home grounds because of his experience in the Big Bash League. Bartlett can be deadly at home with the combination of the new ball. He scalped 3 wickets in the previous fixture and will be expected to dominate again in the 2nd T20i.

2) Haris Rauf - Pakistan

Haris Rauf came out as a weak link in the first T20i because of his higher economy and he managed to just a single wicket. He was targeted consistently by Glenn Maxwell in the previous game. However, there is no way his presence for Pakistan on the Australian grounds can be ignored. Haris is very familiar with Australian playing conditions because of the Big Bash League and he might bounce back in the 2nd T20i.

3) Marcus Stonis - Australia

Marcus Stonis is an all-rounder who is desired by every team in the world. He can play exceptionally well under pressure and can also scalp wickets whenever the team needs him to. He scored 21 runs in 7 balls at a strike rate of 300 in the previous game and that gave a major push to the team. Stonis is also 2nd highest wicket-taker for Australia in 2024.

Online cricket betting apps have uploaded the best odds for the 2nd T20 international.

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