AUS vs PAK Match Preview

Australia's playing eleven for the upcoming match has not been officially announced yet. However, it is evident that they will field their strongest lineup. The opening pair will consist of David Warner and Usman Khawaja, followed by the formidable middle-order comprising of Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, and Travis Head. This batting lineup is particularly strong, especially when playing on home soil and against a relatively less threatening bowling attack.

Returning to the Test side, Mitchell Marsh is expected to take the number 6 position, while Alex Carey will follow at number 7. The depth in Australia's batting lineup is truly remarkable, with all seven batters capable of playing match-winning innings.

As for the bowling department, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazelwood, and Nathan Lyon are set to be the four main bowlers for the Test summer. Additionally, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh will also contribute with a few overs of bowling.

Shan Masood, the captain and opening batsman, achieved a remarkable double-century. He is an exceptional batsman and, alongside Babar Azam, provides the team with the best chance of consistently scoring big runs. The squad also includes players like Imam ul Haq, Abdullah Shafique, and Saim Ayub, who could potentially be part of the playing eleven.

We are eager to see Saim Ayub in action as he is an aggressive left-handed batsman who fearlessly takes on the game. On the other hand, Abdullah Shafique seems to possess the skills required to excel at the international level. Scoring runs shouldn't be a concern for the Pakistani team.

However, the real challenge lies in taking 20 wickets. Shaheen Afridi's pace has decreased, which might affect his ability to generate the necessary swing for optimal performance. Unfortunately, Abrar Ahmed won't be available for this match, and it is likely that a finger-spinning off-spinner will serve as the backup spinner. Australia is known to be one of the most challenging places for them to succeed.

Hasan Ali and Mohammad Wasim Jr could be additional fast bowling options, with potential support from Faheem Ashraf if he secures a spot in the team.

Weather Report

The weather is forecast to be hot, windy, and dry. 

Pitch Report

The Perth Stadium will feature a drop-in surface that has been designed to be as similar to the old WACA surface as possible. That means you can expect it to be hard, fast, and bouncy. There is going to be a lot of help for the bowlers but batters that can adjust to the conditions are likely to score freely as well. 

Notable stats

14 Losses in a Row

Pakistan has lost its previous 14 consecutive matches in Australia. We think a team that is light on Pakistani players seems likely for your Dream11 team.

Team News

Both teams have announced their playing elevens and so no surprises are expected. 

AUS vs PAK Probable 11

AUS Playing 11

  • David Warner
  • Usman Khawaja
  • Marnus Labuschagne
  • Steve Smith
  • Travis Head
  • Mitchell Marsh
  • Alex Carey (Wk)
  • Pat Cummins (C)
  • Mitchell Starc
  • Nathan Lyon
  • Josh Hazelwood

PAK Playing 11

  • Abdullah Shafique
  • Imam ul Haq
  • Shan Masood (C)
  • Babar Azam
  • Saud Shakeel
  • Sarfaraz Ahmed (Wk)
  • Salman Ali Agha
  • Faheem Ashraf
  • Shaheen Afridi
  • Aamer Jamal
  • Khurram Shahzad
This is not the official playing 11 for the match. This is a prediction of the expected playing 11 for each team based on the writers analysis.

Dream11 Prediction

Without a doubt, Australia is the team to support in this scenario. For nearly ten years, Australia has been the dominant force in Test cricket at home, with the exception of England and India. Their superiority is especially evident when playing against Pakistan.

Australia not only possesses a superior bowling lineup, but their batting is also exceptionally dominant in home conditions. While Pakistan may have a strong batting lineup, it is the strength of the bowling attack that ultimately determines the outcome of Test matches, and this is where they will fall short.

Top Picks

Josh Hazelwood: Extra bounce and an immaculate length make Hazelwood the ideal candidate to really lay into the Pakistani batting lineup. In fact, we would pick all three Australian fast-bowlers. 

Marnus Labuschagne: The man averages over 70 while playing at home and is always hungry for runs. He is our choice for captain. 

Faheem Ashraf: A lower-owned player, we think Ashraf has the capability contribute with both bat and ball in this match. 

AUS vs PAK Dream11 Team 1

Keeper: S Ahmed

Batters: S Smith, U Khawaja, M Labuschagne (C)

All-rounders: M Marsh, T Head, F Ashraf

Bowlers: J Hazelwood (VC), M Starc, P Cummins, A Jamal

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