Australia will aim for a series victory in AUS vs PAK 2nd ODI as the home team already leads the series 1-0. Led by Pat Cummins, the hosts won the 1st ODI by 2 wickets in a thrilling manner.
The action of AUS vs PAK 2nd ODI will shift to Adelaide Oval Stadium and both sides will leave no stone unturned to win the game. Australia and Pakistan will play only three ODIs with each other.
Australia played their best 11 in the last game and also won the series. They might keep the same playing 11 in the next game too. Below we glance at their predicted playing 11 for the next game.
Australia Playing 11 vs Pakistan- 2nd ODI, Pakistan tour of Australia 2024
Matthew Short
Matthew Short will open the innings for the side in the next game too. He got out for 1 in the last game but will look for a comeback in 2nd ODI.
Jake Fraser-McGurk
Jake Fraser-McGurk started well with 16 runs in the last game, however, lost his wicket without a big knock. He will be the other opener.
Steve Smith
Steve Smith slammed 44 runs in the last game and played a stunning knock for the side. He will be a one-down batter against Pakistan in the 2nd ODI too.
Also Read: Rohit Sharma Virat Kohli denied playing Duleep Trophy in arrogance despite Gautam Gambhir and BCCI interference
Josh Inglis (WK)
Josh Inglis was the top run-getter for Australia in the last match and will be the middle-order batter in the next encounter too. He will also keep the stumps for the side.
Marnus Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne could not impress in the last match by getting out for 16. The right-handed batter will aim for a comeback in the next clash.
Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell has tough luck as he got out for a duck in the last game and also failed to get any wickets. Maxwell is a crucial member of the side in the playing 11.
Also Read: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s days numbered as BCCI initiates strict action after New Zealand whitewash
Aaron Hardie
Aaron Hardie is a crucial all-rounder for Australia who added 16 runs in the last match and leaked just 15 runs off his 4 overs. He will be another addition to the playing 11 in the 3rd ODI against Pakistan.
Pat Cummins (C)
Pat Cummins slammed a marvelous match-winning knock of 32 in the last game and also captured 2 wickets for the side. He will lead the team in the 2nd ODI too.
Sean Abbott
Sean Abbott will be one of the pacers for the side and got 1 wicket in the previous match. He will be a crucial member of the pace department and can also add some runs with the bat as a tailender.
Also Read: Watch: Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar’s tense exchange sparks rumors of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s Test exit
Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc clinched 3 wickets to win the player of the match award in the last match. The left-arm pacer will aim for a similar show in the 3rd ODI against Pakistan.
Adam Zampa
Adam Zampla clinched 2 wickets in the last game and did a wonderful job. He will be the leading spinner for the Aussies in Adelaide too.
