The first test between Australia and Pakistan ended in a one-sided win for the hosts to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Now both teams will square off in the second test on December 26. This will be a Boxing Day test match that will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Australia continued their great track record against Pakistan and will be looking to add another win. A win in the second game can help them win the series. On the other hand, Pakistan need this win badly to stay alive in the series.
AUS vs PAK: Match Details
Match: Australia vs Pakistan second test, Pakistan tour of Australia 2023/24
Time: 5:00 AM IST
Date: December 26, 2023 (Tuesday)
AUS vs PAK: Pitch Report
The MCG surface is a brilliant wicket for bowlers and long boundaries will also give the spinners chance to give more flight to the ball. Batters will have to grind hard for runs and the game is expected to be dominated by the bowlers.
AUS vs PAK: Weather Report
There are chances of rain on first two days and the last day. So we might see a number of rain breaks during the game. Day 3 and 4 don't show any rain.
AUS vs PAK: Predicted XIs
Australia: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (Wk), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
Pakistan: Imam-ul-haq, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mir Hamza, Shaheen Afridi, Aamer Jamal, Sajid Ali, Hasan Ali
AUS vs PAK: Dream11 Fantasy Team
Wicket-keeper: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Babar Azam, David Warner (Vice-captain), Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Shan Masood, Abdullah Shafique
All-rounders: Mitchell Marsh (Captain), Travis Head
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins
AUS vs PAK: Match Prediction
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