ICC T20 World Cup 2021: PAK vs AUS, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI Updates, Pitch & Weather Report
Match Preview
Australia will face Pakistan in the 2nd Semi-final of ICC T20 World Cup 2021 on 11 November at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. While Aaron Finch’s team is only two wins away from winning the T20 World Cup, Pakistan will try to build on their Super 12 success. The Men in Green will go into the semi-final as clear favourites, as they are the only team in the tournament to go undefeated, having won all five games in Group 2. Meanwhile, Australia, which advanced to the top four, has only lost one match so far.
Pitch and Weather Report
The pitch is inclined more towards the bowling side and chasing would be easier.
Clear Skies with temperatures at 31 – 32° C
STATS – T20
Total matches 51
Matches won batting first 23
Matches won bowling first 28
Average 1st Inns scores 140
Average 2nd Inns scores 128
Highest total recorded 225/7 (20 Ov) by IRE vs AFG
Lowest total recorded 87/10 (18.3 Ov) by HK vs OMAN
Highest score chased 166/4 (19 Ov) by NAM vs NED
Lowest score defended 129/6 (20 Ov) by ENG vs PAK
Top 2 Wicket-Keeper picks
1) Mohammad Rizwan – Due to his offensive stroke play and wicket-keeping skills, Rizwan became a fixture of Pakistan’s limited-overs side, bringing significant balance to the squad’s composition. His gritty yet remarkable skills will be beneficial for the upcoming match.
Matches – 160
Runs – 3705
Average – 39.00
2) Matthew Wade – As he went from Test wicketkeeper to specialist middle-order batsman, the left-handed batsman’s career has been a journey of reinvention. Wade is recognised for his toughness and dedication, which can be seen in his past performances.
Matches – 154
Runs – 2976
Average – 26.33
Top 4 Batsman Picks
1) Aaron finch – He’s a hard-hitting top-of-the-order batter who’s known for his ability to close out games. He started off as a middle-order batsman, but he was frequently used as a floater, batting up the order for the team.
Matches – 329
Runs – 9975
Average – 34.27
2) David Warner – The left-handed batter remains a bowlers’ nightmare, and his newfound ability to bat long and deep into an innings is possibly his most valuable quality. Without a doubt, he will be a key player for Australia in the upcoming match.
Matches – 311
Runs – 10026
Average – 37.26
3) Babar Azam – He is a top-order batter with fluid batting ability and has shown flashes of remarkable stroke-making skill. He played phenomenal innings against India in the last match. He is capable of leading his team to victory in this tournament.
Matches – 201
Runs – 7319
Average – 46.49
4) Shoaib Malik – A nearly two-decade-long career that began as an off-spinner and will most likely end as one of Pakistan’s most dependable batsmen in the shorter formats of the game. The man from Sialkot is a spectator’s delight thanks to a watertight defence and some attractive horizontal bat shots and lofted drives.
Matches – 448
Runs – 11132
Average – 36.73
Top 4 Bowler Picks
1) Mitchell Starc – Starc ripped through batting line-ups at a rapid rate, hurting batsmen with a mix of chin music and searing toe-crushing yorkers. He has established himself as the offensive leader of Australia in all formats.
Matches – 109
Wickets – 195
Economy – 10.26
2) Josh Hazlewood – He has suffocated countless batters with his steady precision, and he has also tried to adjust his arsenal to the format. He’ll be eager to make an impact and demonstrate his bowling variety.
Matches – 62
Wickets – 75
Economy – 7.46
3) Shaheen Afridi – There is no dispute about Shaheen Afridi’s frighteningly limitless potential. Afridi, like his famous namesake, is blessed with a tall gangly frame and the ability to bowl really fast. He can also strike the ball hard with his good batting skills.
Matches – 101
Wickets – 136
Economy – 7.77
4) Haris Rauf – He is fiery with his T20 skills and has bowled phenomenal spells in the warm-up matches. He is full of great potential and is in excellent form to play this match.
Matches – 90
Wickets – 123
Economy – 8.34
Top 2 All-rounder Picks
1) Marcus Stoinis – Stoinis is one of the few cricketers who can bat anywhere in the order, bowl important overs at both the start and finish of a T20 inning and field with authority.
Matches – 168
Runs – 3547
Average – 31.95
Wickets – 80
Economy – 8.93
2) Mohammad Hafeez – Hafeez’s best quality can be described by a lean onto the front foot combined with a high elbow giving route to a peaceful cover drive. When Hafeez is at work, a tuck or a clip off the pads looks just as good. As do the flat darts, which are difficult to score in the limited-overs.
Matches – 344
Runs – 7398
Average – 26.04
Wickets – 191
Economy – 6.40
Predicted Playing 11
Pakistan – Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi
Australia – David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
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Poll Winning Percentage
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