Shifting their focus to the T20Is, Pakistan and Australia are set to clash in the first match of a three-match T20I series on Thursday at The Gabba. The T20I series comes after a gripping ODI series, where Pakistan prevailed, clinching a 2-1 win in the three-match series. With both teams looking to build momentum, this series is going to be another thrilling spectacle.
Pakistan's 2-1 series win against Australia in the ODI format will undoubtedly serve as a confidence booster as they shift their attention to the T20I format. The team demonstrated impressive showing in the ODIs, with standout performances from both their batting and bowling departments. Their series win came on the back of hard-fought battles, coupled with brilliant performances from Haris Rauf, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, and Mohammad Rizwan. Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi also chipped in with crucial wickets at major moments.
The 2-1 victory marked a significant achievement for Pakistan as they registered their first series win in Australia since 2002. They will look to continue their winning momentum in the T20I series. Pakistan's bowling attack, spearheaded by Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah has been highly effective, and they will be keen to replicate that success in the shorter format.
Australia, on the other hand, will be eager to bounce back from the ODI defeat and make a strong statement in the T20I series. Despite their loss in the ODIs, Australia boast a team filled with explosive players, including Tim David, Glenn Maxwell and Matthew Short.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Matches: 25
No Result: 1
Australia Won: 11
Pakistan Won: 13
Australia probable XI: Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis (c&wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis. Aaron Hardie, Tim David, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Nathan Ellis
Pakistan probable XI: Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c&wk), Shahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan, Arafat Minhas, Agha Salman, Irfan Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi