The second encounter of this three-match series is scheduled to be held on 16 November 2024 at Sydney Cricket Stadium, Australia. This clash is a must-win game for the Pakistan team if they want to avoid a series loss, as the Australian squad won the first match comprehensively.
The first game at Brisbane was spoiled severely by rain and the T20I was reduced to only 7 overs per team. The Aussie squad thrashed the guest team as they smashed 93 runs in just 7 overs. In response, the men in green could only put together 64 runs at the expense of 9 wickets. With the first match being nothing short of a disappointment for Muhammad Rizwan, will the Asian squad come back stronger in this 2nd game to keep their series win hopes alive? Let’s see and find out!
Live Streaming Info
Fans can watch Pak vs Aus live on Tens Sports and A Sports in Pakistan, Sky Sports Network in the UK, and Willow TV in the USA. This match will be streamed at 1:00 p.m. PST, 1:30 p.m. IST, and 8:00 a.m. GMT.
Team Analysis
Glenn Maxwell is a valuable asset for the Aussie squad. The perky all-rounder is a game-changer in T20I cricket, boasting over 2,175 runs at a blistering strike rate of 150+ including 3 centuries and a record-breaking 145 off 65 balls. Add to that his handy off-spin with 40+ wickets and sharp fielding, the 36-year-old star stands out as a true T20I match-winner. Maxxi also won the man of the Match award in the 1st T20I. Glenn is accompanied by Josh Inglis, Tim David, and Marcus Stoinis in the batting department and together the three of them can put a hefty target on the scoreboard.
The legendary Australian spinner, Adam Zampa leads his team’s bowling unit. Zampa is known to perform consistently in T20I and can produce important breakthroughs for his team. Spencer Johnson, Nathan Ellis, and Xavier Barllet join Zampa in the bowling line-up. Despite their International debut, these youngsters performed phenomenally in the last game.
A versatile pace unit is the key strength of the Pakistani team. Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Abbas Afridi can yield quick wickets, often instilling a middle-order collapse in the opposing team. Salman Ali Agha provides the only available spin option for the guest squad, which might prove to be an expensive for Muhammad Rizwan in challenging situations. An obvious deficiency in the Pakistan squad is the unavailability of ‘hitters’ in the batting line-up. This weakness has previously disadvantaged the guest squad and will continue to do so in the future if not properly addressed.
Match Insights And Conclusion
Muhammad Rizwan and his men have no choice but to win this second match to keep their hopes of winning a T20I series against Australia in Australia alive. The key impact players of this game include Tim David, Adam Zampa, Haris Rauf, and Usman Khan. If you want to watch Pak Vs Aus live, you can just scroll above and click on the link provided.
