With the ODI series over, Australia and Pakistan will compete in the three-match T20I series. The first AUS vs. PAK T20I will take place on Thursday (November 14) at the Gabba, Brisbane.
Pakistan clinched the ODI series 2-1. It was their first ODI series victory on the Australian soil since 2002. With their confidence sky-high, the tourists will be looking to start the T20I series on a winning note.
On the other hand, Australia will be desperate to bounce back after the series loss. Before the game begins, here are all the predictions for the first AUS vs PAK T20I.
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AUS vs PAK Team Analysis
Australia:
Josh Inglis will lead a new-look and quite inexperienced Australian team in the ODI series. Inglis will be looking to start his journey as a captain on a winning note.
Pakistan:
After starting his reign as the ODI captain in a stunning fashion, Mohammad Rizwan will be eyeing a similar performance in the T20I series. Pakistan’s confidence is sky high and their captain would be looking to make the most of it.
AUS vs PAK Key Factors
Pitch Conditions
The match will be played at the Gabba, Brisbane. The venue is known for offering ample pace and bounce to the bowlers. With both teams filled with talented pacers, the fans can witness a brilliant exhibition of fast bowling.
Form and Fitness
There are no injury concerns for either of the two teams. Australia, however, had to make one change to their squad. After Cooper Conolly suffered an injury in the third ODI, he was replaced by Josh Philippe for the T20I series.
Tactical Acumen
Australia – Australia will have their task cut out against the in-form Pakistan team. While form is not in Australia’s favour, the hosts will be looking to make the most of the familiarity with the home conditions.
Pakistan – One of the key reasons behind Pakistan’s victory in the ODI series was the brilliant performance of their pacers. Haris Rauf picked up 10 wickets while Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah picked up 8 and 5 wickets respectively. The three pacers are set to play the first T20I as well and will be looking to make the most of the conditions at the Gabba.
AUS vs PAK Match Prediction- 1st T20I, Pakistan tour of Australia 2024
Score Prediction
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
| AUS | 165-180 | 150-160 |
| PAK | 170-180 | 140-150 |
AUS vs PAK Players to perform prediction
AUS – Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis, Tim David and Xavier Bartlett are the key players for Australia
PAK- Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah will be the key players for Pakistan.
AUS vs PAK Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for AUS in the match: Josh Inglis or Jake Fraser-McGurk
Who will score the most runs for PAK in the match: Babar Azam or Mohammad Rizwan
AUS vs PAK Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for AUS in the match: Xavier Bartlett or Adam Zampa
Who will pick the most wickets for PAK in the match: Shaheen Afridi or Haris Rauf
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Conclusion – Who will win the Match?
While Australia have the home condition in their favour, Pakistan will start the game as favourites and are expected to win. The conditions in Brisbane will also be favourable for Pakistan’s formidable pace attack and they will be looking to fully capitalise on it.
